McKinney Shelter Offers Safe Housing for Men
Homeless men in Hartford can take their first steps toward a more secure future while staying at the McKinney Shelter. CRT’s 78-bed shelter offers overnight beds, dinner, breakfast, and showers.
Preference may be given to Hartford residents. A single stay can last up to 90 days with the possibility of an extension. Medical screening and immunization provided. Case managers assist with employment and housing, and make referrals to other services.
A day program for men with medical needs operates at the shelter. Staff helps with housing, jobs, counseling, drug/alcohol use, mental illness, HIV/AIDS and other issues. Lunch is offered to day program participants.
Shelter staff speak English and Spanish.
Eligibility
To check on bed availability at the McKinney Shelter, you must first call 2-1-1.
The shelter is open to men:
- 18 and older, or emancipated youth with proper documents
- Who are willing to follow all shelter rules
- Bring a form of identification to the shelter with you.
CRT enters client information into the CT Homeless Management Information Systems.
For more information
Stewart B. McKinney Men’s Emergency Shelter
34 Huyshope Avenue, Hartford
Phone: 860-757-0660
Hours of Operation: Mon – Sun 4 pm – 8 am
Day program: Mon – Sun 8 am – 4 pm
“Of all the things we do at Project Horizon, we are most proud of the successes at McKinney and hope that we can continue our partnership for many years to come.“
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