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Wake County, NC — NC-507 (Wake County Continuum of Care)
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🎖️ Veteran Homeless Services
Raleigh / Wake County, NC
Durham VA Medical Center — Homeless Programs
508 Fulton St., Durham, NC 27705 (serves all of Wake County)
Main: (919) 286-0411 — ask for the Homeless Veteran Care Coordinator or Social Work Service
Services: HCHV outreach, HUD-VASH vouchers, case management, VA healthcare enrollment, transitional housing referrals. Social workers available Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm.
Raleigh VA Clinic locations also have social workers on-site — call the main number to be connected.
Main: (919) 286-0411 — ask for the Homeless Veteran Care Coordinator or Social Work Service
Services: HCHV outreach, HUD-VASH vouchers, case management, VA healthcare enrollment, transitional housing referrals. Social workers available Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm.
Raleigh VA Clinic locations also have social workers on-site — call the main number to be connected.
VOA Carolinas — SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
Maple Court Veterans Transitional Housing: (919) 477-0571
Serves Wake County and 26 additional NC counties. SSVF provides rapid re-housing, eviction prevention, and transitional housing for low-income veteran families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Eligibility: honorably discharged; income below 50% AMI.
Online intake: voacarolinas.org/gethelp-ssvf
Serves Wake County and 26 additional NC counties. SSVF provides rapid re-housing, eviction prevention, and transitional housing for low-income veteran families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Eligibility: honorably discharged; income below 50% AMI.
Online intake: voacarolinas.org/gethelp-ssvf
Oak City Cares — Coordinated Entry (CE) Assessment
1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(984) 344-9599
Veterans are eligible for both VA housing programs and Wake CoC programs — get assessed for both at the same access site. Walk in during CE hours (Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm, Wed 9am–12:30pm, Fri 9am–2:30pm). Bus: GoRaleigh #21.
(984) 344-9599
Veterans are eligible for both VA housing programs and Wake CoC programs — get assessed for both at the same access site. Walk in during CE hours (Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm, Wed 9am–12:30pm, Fri 9am–2:30pm). Bus: GoRaleigh #21.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1 — free, confidential, 24/7.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
Confidence: Research — sourced from va.gov/durham-health-care, voacarolinas.org,
wakenc507.org, and wake.gov. Phone numbers verified from .gov/.org sources. Last checked: June 2026.
🌱 Youth Homeless Services (24 & under)
Raleigh / Wake County, NC
Haven House Services — Youth CE Access Site & Street Outreach
1008 Bullard Court, Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 980-2015 — call for intake; staff return calls within 48 hours
In-person CE access for youth ages 18–24: Tues & Thurs 9:30am–1:30pm.
Also available at Oak City Cares (1430 S. Wilmington St.) on Wednesdays 9am–1pm.
Street Outreach serves youth ages 16–24: food, hygiene, life skills, case management, and referrals to housing. Bus: GoRaleigh #2 to Bullard Court site.
(919) 980-2015 — call for intake; staff return calls within 48 hours
In-person CE access for youth ages 18–24: Tues & Thurs 9:30am–1:30pm.
Also available at Oak City Cares (1430 S. Wilmington St.) on Wednesdays 9am–1pm.
Street Outreach serves youth ages 16–24: food, hygiene, life skills, case management, and referrals to housing. Bus: GoRaleigh #2 to Bullard Court site.
Oak City Cares — General CE Access (Adults & Families)
1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(984) 344-9599
Youth 18 and older can also access the general adult CE pathway here, which may open additional rapid re-housing and transitional housing options. Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm, Wed 9am–12:30pm, Fri 9am–2:30pm. Bus: GoRaleigh #21.
(984) 344-9599
Youth 18 and older can also access the general adult CE pathway here, which may open additional rapid re-housing and transitional housing options. Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm, Wed 9am–12:30pm, Fri 9am–2:30pm. Bus: GoRaleigh #21.
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-786-2929 — free, 24/7. For youth under 18 or young adults
up to 21 who are runaway, homeless, or at risk. Can help connect to local shelter and services.
NC 211 — After-Hours Backstop
Call or text 211 — 24/7, multilingual. For emergency shelter referrals
when CE access sites are closed. Available across Wake County.
Confidence: Research — sourced from havenhousenc.org, wakenc507.org, and nc211.org.
Haven House is the sole dedicated youth CE access site for NC-507 as of June 2026.
Last checked: June 2026.
👨👩👧 Family Shelter & Services
Raleigh / Wake County, NC
The Salvation Army of Wake County — Barbara L. Goodmon Family Emergency Shelter
1863 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-6733
The Judy D. Zelnak Center of Hope serves homeless families and women in their third trimester of pregnancy. Open nightly — walk in, first come first served, doors open 5pm. Bus: GoRaleigh #1.
Case management, meals, and referrals to transitional housing provided on-site.
(919) 834-6733
The Judy D. Zelnak Center of Hope serves homeless families and women in their third trimester of pregnancy. Open nightly — walk in, first come first served, doors open 5pm. Bus: GoRaleigh #1.
Case management, meals, and referrals to transitional housing provided on-site.
Oak City Cares — Coordinated Entry for Families
1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(984) 344-9599
Primary CE access site for adult individuals and families in Wake County. Walk in for a housing assessment during open hours (Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm, Wed 9am–12:30pm, Fri 9am–2:30pm). CE connects families to rapid re-housing, transitional, and permanent housing programs. Bus: GoRaleigh #21.
(984) 344-9599
Primary CE access site for adult individuals and families in Wake County. Walk in for a housing assessment during open hours (Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm, Wed 9am–12:30pm, Fri 9am–2:30pm). CE connects families to rapid re-housing, transitional, and permanent housing programs. Bus: GoRaleigh #21.
InterAct of Wake County — DV Crisis Line & Emergency Shelter
(919) 828-7740 — 24-hour confidential crisis line
Toll-free: 1-866-291-0855
Office: 1012 Oberlin Rd, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27605
If you are fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault, call the crisis line first — InterAct maintains a confidential emergency shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, and transitional housing. Services are free and available to all genders.
Toll-free: 1-866-291-0855
Office: 1012 Oberlin Rd, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27605
If you are fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault, call the crisis line first — InterAct maintains a confidential emergency shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, and transitional housing. Services are free and available to all genders.
NC 211 — After-Hours Backstop
Call or text 211 — 24/7. For additional shelter options, food pantries,
and community services not listed here.
Confidence: Research — sourced from southernusa.salvationarmy.org/wake,
wakenc507.org, oakcitycares.org, and interactofwake.org. Shelter capacity and intake hours
subject to change. Last checked: June 2026.
🏠 Permanent Supportive Housing
Chronically Homeless — Raleigh / Wake County, NC
Oak City Cares — Coordinated Entry Assessment (Required First Step)
PSH in Wake County is accessed exclusively through the CoC's Coordinated Entry system.
You must be assessed to be placed on the PSH referral list.
Walk-in access: Oak City Cares, 1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(984) 344-9599
Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm · Wed 9am–12:30pm · Fri 9am–2:30pm
Bus: GoRaleigh #21
Walk-in access: Oak City Cares, 1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(984) 344-9599
Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm · Wed 9am–12:30pm · Fri 9am–2:30pm
Bus: GoRaleigh #21
Cornerstone Center — Bridge Housing & PSH Vouchers (RAHP)
220 Snow Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 508-0777 — Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:15pm
Wake County's flagship PSH program. Cornerstone provides 20 furnished bridge-housing units for people experiencing chronic homelessness who have a disabling health or mental health condition. Residents receive intensive case management, vocational services, housing navigation, SOAR disability benefits assistance, nursing assessments, and mental/physical health connections.
Successful participants receive a RAHP (Rental Assistance and Housing Program) housing voucher for long-term independent living. Access is through CE referral only — call Cornerstone for information on how to make a referral.
(919) 508-0777 — Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:15pm
Wake County's flagship PSH program. Cornerstone provides 20 furnished bridge-housing units for people experiencing chronic homelessness who have a disabling health or mental health condition. Residents receive intensive case management, vocational services, housing navigation, SOAR disability benefits assistance, nursing assessments, and mental/physical health connections.
Successful participants receive a RAHP (Rental Assistance and Housing Program) housing voucher for long-term independent living. Access is through CE referral only — call Cornerstone for information on how to make a referral.
South Wilmington Street Center — Emergency Shelter While Waiting
1420 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 857-9428 — open 24/7, 365 days a year
County-operated men's emergency and transitional shelter adjacent to Oak City Cares. Provides safe shelter, case management, and supportive services while you await PSH placement. Staff can help you navigate the CE process and maintain your referral status.
(919) 857-9428 — open 24/7, 365 days a year
County-operated men's emergency and transitional shelter adjacent to Oak City Cares. Provides safe shelter, case management, and supportive services while you await PSH placement. Staff can help you navigate the CE process and maintain your referral status.
988 — Mental Health & Crisis Support
Call or text 988 — free, 24/7. Mobile crisis response available
in Wake County. If a behavioral health condition is part of your situation, the 988 line
can connect you to the Wake County Behavioral Health crisis team.
Confidence: Research — sourced from wake.gov/cornerstone-center, wakenc507.org,
oakcitycares.org, and wake.gov/south-wilmington-street-center. PSH placements are waitlisted
and subject to availability; CE assessment is required before any referral. Last checked: June 2026.
🚪 Emergency Shelter — Single Adults
Raleigh / Wake County, NC
South Wilmington Street Center — Men's Emergency & Transitional Shelter
1420 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 857-9428
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Walk in — no appointment needed for shelter.
County-operated. Provides emergency dorm beds (overnight-only) and longer-term transitional dorms for men who engage in case management services. Services include budgeting and credit counseling, mental health and substance use referrals, and housing placement support. Serves single men only.
(919) 857-9428
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Walk in — no appointment needed for shelter.
County-operated. Provides emergency dorm beds (overnight-only) and longer-term transitional dorms for men who engage in case management services. Services include budgeting and credit counseling, mental health and substance use referrals, and housing placement support. Serves single men only.
Bramer — Emergency Overnight Shelter (Men & Women)
3211 Bramer Drive, Raleigh, NC
Open daily 7pm–7am — first come, first served. Walk in — no appointment needed.
Bus: GoRaleigh #14. Serves single men and women in need of overnight emergency shelter.
Open daily 7pm–7am — first come, first served. Walk in — no appointment needed.
Bus: GoRaleigh #14. Serves single men and women in need of overnight emergency shelter.
Healing Transitions — Women's Overnight Shelter
3304 Glen Royal Road, Raleigh, NC 27617
Open daily 4pm–7am — first come, first served. Walk in — no appointment needed.
Bus: GoRaleigh #70L. Serves single women only.
Healing Transitions also operates a recovery-focused residential program for adults with substance use disorders at the same campus.
Open daily 4pm–7am — first come, first served. Walk in — no appointment needed.
Bus: GoRaleigh #70L. Serves single women only.
Healing Transitions also operates a recovery-focused residential program for adults with substance use disorders at the same campus.
Oak City Cares — Coordinated Entry (CE) Assessment
1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(984) 344-9599
Get assessed for rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Walk in during CE hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm · Wed 9am–12:30pm · Fri 9am–2:30pm.
Oak City Cares is also a multi-service hub on the same campus as the South Wilmington Street Center, providing meals, clothing, hygiene, health care access, and navigation services. Bus: GoRaleigh #21.
(984) 344-9599
Get assessed for rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Walk in during CE hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am–3:30pm · Wed 9am–12:30pm · Fri 9am–2:30pm.
Oak City Cares is also a multi-service hub on the same campus as the South Wilmington Street Center, providing meals, clothing, hygiene, health care access, and navigation services. Bus: GoRaleigh #21.
Urban Ministries of Wake County — Food, Clinic & Basic Needs
1390 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603
Food Pantry: (919) 746-0088
Free medical/dental clinic, food pantry, clothing, and social services. If you need food or basic supplies while working toward stable housing, Urban Ministries can help.
Also serves as a community connection point for additional referrals.
Food Pantry: (919) 746-0088
Free medical/dental clinic, food pantry, clothing, and social services. If you need food or basic supplies while working toward stable housing, Urban Ministries can help.
Also serves as a community connection point for additional referrals.
NC 211 — After-Hours Backstop
Call or text 211 — 24/7, multilingual. For shelter options, food, and
community services when CE access sites are closed or shelters are full.
Confidence: Research — sourced from wakenc507.org, wake.gov/south-wilmington-street-center,
oakcitycares.org, urbanmin.org, and nc211.org. Shelter capacity is first-come, first-served
and may vary seasonally. Last checked: June 2026.