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Emergency Shelter Tonight in West Virginia: Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown and How to Get Help

Where to start if you need a place to sleep in West Virginia: dial 211, call the coalition intake line, and find shelters in Charleston, Huntington and Morgantown.

Need help tonight?

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Start here

Hi friend. If you need a place to sleep tonight, start with one call. Shelters in West Virginia are not in every county, so ask early and ask more than one place.

Dial 211 Coalition intake line

Quick answers

Who do I call for shelter or housing help?

The West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness lists a Coordinated Entry System intake line at 304 842 9522. You can also email ces@wvceh.org. You can also dial 211 any time.

Official page: wvceh.org/contact-us

How do I get into the Huntington City Mission?

The Mission's page says to call Coordinated Entry at Harmony House, 304 523 2764, to make a referral. The Mission is at 624 10th Street in Huntington. It has an intake process for everyone, and it does not allow substance use. You must tell staff about any medications when you arrive.

Official page: hcmwv.org/emergency-shelter

Is there a shelter for women and families in Charleston?

Sojourner's Shelter for Homeless Women & Families is at 1418 Washington Street East. The YWCA Charleston lists the shelter as open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 304 340 3562.

Official page: ywcacharleston.org/findus

What about Morgantown?

The City of Morgantown lists Catholic Charities West Virginia for housing or shelter services at 20 Scott Avenue. Call the office at 681 867 1002.

Official page: morgantownwv.gov/708/PATHWAYS-to-Help

I am fleeing someone who hurts me. Where do I go?

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 800 799 7233. In an emergency, call 911. Local domestic violence programs offer advocacy, shelter and safety planning, so contact your local program directly.

Official page: wvcadv.org/contact-2-2

Your next steps

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Call 211 or the coalition intake line before dark.
Ask about a shelter in your town, and a backup.
Bring your ID and any medicines if you have them.
If you are in danger, call 911 or the domestic violence hotline.

All done. You are ready, friend.

Bunkly tip: some shelters need a referral or an intake step first. Ask on the phone what to bring and when to arrive, so you don't make a trip for nothing.