Homeless Helpline

Call: 1-833-FIND-BED

1-833-346-3233

The helpline team is available from 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Are you sleeping outdoors or in your car? Are you in need of safe shelter?

For help finding emergency shelter, call 1-833-FIND-BED (346-3233) or email intake@housingalliancede.org between 8am - 5pm Mon- Fri.

Some shelters accept referrals from Housing Alliance DE, and others accept calls from you or other agencies. We can help you learn about the shelters in your community.

Are you experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault?

If you are in immediate danger call 911.

24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotlines

New Castle County: (302) 762-6110

Kent & Sussex: (302) 422-8058

Abriendo Puertas: (302) 745-9874

YWCA 24-Hour Sexual Assault Helpline: 800-773-8570

Are you unhoused and need a safe place to go during the day?

Drop-in day centers are open for services like food, coffee, lockers, help getting IDs, or other services.

Hours and services vary. A list of day centers is below.

Do you want to find out if you are eligible for a hotel/motel voucher from the State of Delaware?

View the list of state service centers HERE for phone numbers, addresses, hours of operation, and services provided.

State service centers provide hotel vouchers to people who are eligible. There are 15 state service centers in Delaware.

Are you are risk of being evicted or losing your housing?

You may be eligible for free legal help. Visit DE LEGAL HELPLINK to find out more, or call 302-478-8850.

You may be able to access help with rent or utilities. Funds are limited. We encourage you to contact churches or small groups in your community.

St Vincent DePaul

West End Neighborhood House

Community Resource Center Rehoboth

Salvation Army Wilmington

Salvation Army Dover

Salvation Army Seaford

Friendship House

Catholic Charities Basic Needs

State Service Centers

Lutheran Community Services

Family Promise of Southern DE

Are you looking for affordable rental housing in Delaware?

DE Housing Search

This is a free search engine for renters and property managers in Delaware that can help you find available rental housing fit your needs and income.

DE Housing Access Association

This is a free search engine for renters and property managers in Delaware. Search options can help you find available rental housing.

Get on a Housing Voucher Waitlist

Through this site you can apply for a housing voucher or public housing at all housing authorities in Delaware.

Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing

These programs provide temporary shelter or transitional housing. Some of the the programs only accept referrals from Housing Alliance DE's homeless helpline 1-833-FIND-BED (346-3233). Others, you can contact directly to find out about how to get help.

Drop-In Day Centers

Drop in Centers are places where people in need of safe daytime shelter can drop in for help and basic services. Services offered and hours are different at each location.