Homeless Shelter | McKinney Cooperative Shelter
25 emergency beds: 19 for men, 6 for women; 16 transitional beds: 12 for men, four for women. Limited handicapped accessibility (main entrance is not handicap accessible) IMPORTANT POLICIES: Sign-in starting at 4:30PM, curfew 8:00PM, lights out at 10:00PM, wake up at 6:00AM; Duration of stay: night to night. Guests may stay as long as there is adherence to service plan and rules and regulations. Rent/fee not required for shelter apart from transitional housing (30% of income before taxes); Medications locked and must be reported; Guests are responsible for taking medications properly Outdoor designated smoking areas available; Drugs and alcohol not allowed on premises; Must follow service plan; Violent, threatening behavior may result in long-term ban from shelter; Morning chore required of guests. MEALS: Guests are referred to local soup kitchen, meals provided on-site when soup kitchen is unavailable. Services: Social workers and case management; Mental health/Substance abuse, medical referrals; Housing application and employment assistance; Vocational/Education referrals.
Physical Address
15 Meeting Street, Newport, RI 02840
Hours
24/7. Intake: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM, Sign-in begins: 4:30PM, Curfew: 8:00PM, Lights out: 10:00PM, Wake up: 6:00AM
Website
Application process
Call for availability; Priority given to Newport County residents
Fee
Shelter: No Fees; Transitional Housing Rent: 30 of income
Required documents
Photo ID preferred; Applicants with backgrounds in arson or crimes against minors will not be accepted.
Eligibility
Single adults male or female 18+
Service area
Priority given to Newport County residents; Non-residents on a case by case basis
Agency info
Washington Square Services Corporation
Owns and Operates the McKinney Cooperative Shelter