Downtown Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter
Downtown Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter
Family / Youth Shelter — emergency shelter
emergency shelter. Serves Men, women, and children experiencing homelessness or crisis. Gender/access: Men and women housed in separate buildings. Age: Children accepted with women; other age rules not published. Household eligibility: Families may be accommodated; household configuration rules not fully published. Intake: Walk-in for emergency services. Eligibility: People experiencing homelessness, hunger, or crisis; registered sex offenders are not permitted. Documents: Government-issued ID required; operator directs people needing ID help to local partners. Published capacity: More than 300 men, women, and children sheltered nightly according to operator. Waitlist/availability: Operator says guests are rarely turned away except unusual circumstances; no formal waitlist published. Meals: Three hot meals daily; men 6:30 AM/noon/5:30 PM; women 6:30 AM/noon/5:45 PM (operator page contains an apparent noon typo for women). Showers: Hot showers and hygiene supplies. Case management: Case workers help identify next steps. Housing navigation: Housing planning through case management. Medical services: Mobile medical services include screenings, first aid, light wound care, laboratory support, imaging scheduling, and pharmacy support. Mental-health services: Psychiatric assistance available through mobile medical partnership. Donations: Clothing donations accepted at main campus 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; other giving options on official site. Volunteering: Volunteer and tour opportunities available through official site.
Accepts Food Donations: Family / Youth Shelter Last Verified: 2026-09-05Address: 1400 Evangel Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Locale/Designation: AL
Business Hours: First-time guests may arrive any time; returning guests must arrive by 5:00 PM; Open 365 days; exact overnight departure time not published
Phone: 256-536-2441