Former New Haven Motel Turned Homeless Shelter Can House More Than 100

NEW HAVEN, CT — The city opened its newest, largest and first non-congregant shelter to serve people experiencing homelessness.

It was noted by city officials and advocates for the unhoused that the emergency housing center, "will help meet both the immediate needs of our residents with a warm and safe place to stay, meals and other basic needs, while also helping them get back on their feet with supports and services that help connect them to more permanent housing, employment and job training opportunities, and healthcare and mental health services."

Mayor Justin Elicker, and city and state officials and social service providers met at the former Days Inn, located at 270 Foxon Blvd. Thursday. The converted hotel has the capacity to house up to 110 individuals across 55 private rooms. Continuum of Care will operate the shelter.

The new shelter is now the eighth in the city and joins three winter warming centers, four day-time Navigation Hubs, and other services offered by the city and its nonprofit community partners.

A list of all the city’s shelters and additional resources can be found here and space at the shelters can be accessed by calling 2-1-1, the state's Coordinated Access Networks.

If you or someone you know is homeless or unstably housed, for more information on other city services and resources, go to newhavenct.gov/homeless or call (203) 946-6033.

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