Emergency Shelter
WARM Center’s Emergency Shelter
WARM Center’s Emergency Shelter at 56 Spruce Street provides year-round housing for adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter offers separate dormitory-style accommodations for men and women, giving guests a safe, structured environment while they work on next steps toward stability.
Key Features
Separate Men’s & Women’s Dorms – Ensuring safety and comfort for all guests.
Supportive Environment – Nutritious meals, showers, and laundry facilities provided on-site.
Case Management Support – Guests work with case managers to set personal goals, connect with community resources, and plan for permanent housing.
Stability in Crisis – A safe and reliable place to stay while rebuilding independence.
Why It Matters
Our staff provides more than a bed—they offer compassionate guidance, connections to community resources, and encouragement to take the next steps toward permanent housing. The shelter operates year-round and serves as a vital lifeline for individuals in crisis, ensuring that no neighbor has to face homelessness alone.
Welcome House
WARM Center’s Welcome House in Wakefield is a year-round emergency shelter designed to provide stability and support for adults experiencing homelessness. The program is shared-bedroom style, with designated men’s and women’s sides of the house, offering more privacy than traditional dorms while maintaining a supportive, community environment.
Key Features
Shared Bedrooms – Guests share bedrooms and common living areas, creating a home-like atmosphere.
Separate Men’s & Women’s Sides – Ensuring comfort and safety for all residents.
On-Site Services – Nutritious meals, showers, and laundry available on-site.
Case Management Support – Guests work with case managers to set personal goals, connect with community resources, and plan for permanent housing.
Why It Matters
Welcome House creates a stable, supportive environment where adults can focus on their goals and move closer to permanent housing, all while being treated with compassion, hope, and dignity.
Interim Housing
WARM Center’s Interim Housing for Individuals Program is an off-site shelter program for adults who are working and moving closer to permanent housing. Designed as a shared living arrangement, each participant has their own bedroom while sharing common spaces such as the kitchen, bathroom, and living areas with others.
Key Features
Separate Units for Men and Women – Ensuring safety and comfort for all residents.
Shared Living, Private Bedrooms – A balance of independence and community support in a stable environment.
Case Management Support – Residents work closely with case managers to strengthen employment, budget wisely, and prepare for the transition into permanent housing.
Step Toward Independence – Participants gain experience managing daily living responsibilities while still having access to support.
Why It Matters
This program serves as a bridge between emergency shelter and long-term housing. By combining independence, shared community, and case management support, WARM Center helps individuals take their final steps toward lasting stability and self-sufficiency.
Interim Housing for Seniors
WARM Center’s Interim Housing for Seniors Program provides a safe, supportive alternative to congregate shelter living for older adults experiencing homelessness. This off-site program utilizes a shared apartment, where each senior has their own private bedroom while sharing the kitchen, bathroom, and living spaces with others.
Key Features
Private Bedrooms, Shared Living – Seniors enjoy privacy while benefiting from a supportive, home-like community.
Stable Environment – A calmer, more comfortable setting designed to meet the needs of older adults.
Case Management Support – Dedicated staff work with residents to address health concerns, access benefits, and plan for permanent housing.
Age-Sensitive Approach – Recognizes the unique needs of seniors and provides stability with dignity and respect.
Why It Matters
For older adults, stability and dignity are essential. By offering a private, safe, and supportive living environment, WARM’s Interim Housing for Seniors helps prevent the trauma of homelessness and creates a foundation for seniors to transition into long-term housing.
WARM-Up
WARM Center’s WARM-Up Program is a specialized emergency shelter program designed for medically vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness. Located at our Spruce Street campus, the program provides a shared living arrangement where each guest has their own bedroom while sharing common spaces such as the kitchen and living areas.
Key Features
Shared Living, Private Bedrooms – A supportive, home-like setting that balances privacy and community.
Medically-Sensitive Environment – Designed for individuals with health challenges who need a more stable and supportive space than traditional dorm-style shelters.
On-Site Access – Guests are housed close to WARM’s supportive services, case management, and meal programs at Spruce Street.
Path to Stability – Staff work closely with participants to manage health needs, connect to benefits, and plan for permanent housing.
Why It Matters
For those facing both homelessness and medical vulnerability, stability and access to support are critical. The WARM-Up Program provides a safe, compassionate environment where guests can recover strength, maintain dignity, and work toward long-term housing and health.
