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Emergency Shelter Tonight in South Dakota: Sioux Falls, Rapid City and How to Get Help

How to look for a safe place tonight in South Dakota: Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls, Cornerstone Rescue Mission in Rapid City, Pathways in Yankton, and Coordinated Entry.

Need help tonight?

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Hi friend. If you need somewhere to go tonight, you are not alone. Call a shelter early in the day to ask about space, or dial 211. They can help you plan the next step.

Dial 211 Bishop Dudley, Sioux Falls Coordinated Entry

Quick answers

Where can I go tonight in Sioux Falls?

Bishop Dudley Hospitality House at 101 N Indiana Ave is a night by night shelter. Check in starts at 6:30 pm and guests check out at 7 am. Space is limited to 155 guests a night. Call 605 809 8424. Union Gospel Mission also has shelters. Call 605 334 6732.

Official page: bdhh.org

What does Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls offer?

The Men's Center at 220 N Weber Ave is for men 18 and older. It is free, open every day, and doors close at 10 pm CT. The Women's Center at 703 E 8th Street is for women over 18, with check in from 9 am to 7 pm CT. Call 605 334 6732 for both.

Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/3d0d6e23-65ed-5921-8c9e-f10f0ce662e6

Where can I go in Rapid City?

The Cornerstone Rescue Mission Men's Mission at 30 Main Street is open 24 hours a day. Walk in for intake starting at 4 pm MT. It lists a fee of $42 a week if you have income, or you can do chores if you have none. The Women and Children's Home at 301 Fox Run Drive is not an emergency shelter, and does not take walk ins.

Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/843261c4-0d92-5b60-89ae-694cb066545e

How do I get on the list for housing?

Coordinated Entry is the front door for housing help in South Dakota. Call 1 800 664 1349, take the online pre assessment on the SD Housing site, or visit an access point. Shelters should be contacted directly to ask about space.

Official page: sdhousing.org/housing-partners/housing-for-the-homeless

Is there a shelter in Yankton?

Pathways Shelter for the Homeless at 412 E 4th Street lists shelter care 24 hours a day. Night by night intakes run from 7 pm to 10 pm CT. It serves men, women and families with children. Call 605 665 8994. Spanish documents and translation are available.

Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/bf74a66f-1525-51b5-bd59-aa3b62d19c24

Your next steps

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Call a shelter early in the day to ask about space.
Dial 211 if you are somewhere else in South Dakota.
Call 1 800 664 1349 to get started with Coordinated Entry.
Keep your ID and papers in a safe bag.

All done. You are ready, friend.

Bunkly tip: Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls lists extra space when it drops below 40 degrees. Ask when you call. Some people may not be able to come in, such as anyone under the influence.