Women’s Shelter

Seeking Shelter

St. John’s Women’s Shelter assists women who would otherwise have no place to be and possibly be on the street. Along with a bed and a warm meal, St. John’s will connect each guest to resources and support to reach their goals.

St. John’s Ministries’ emergency shelter services are available November 1 – April 30.

Is St. John’s Women’s Shelter the appropriate place for me?

St. John’s Women’s Shelter is a seasonal, emergency shelter of last resort for adult women. It is one of five shelters in the Green Bay area and one of the two that serves women over the age of 18.

• Golden House – A domestic violence shelter for singles and families. If you are a victim of domestic violence, please call (920) 435-0100.
• Freedom House – A family shelter for adults with children. Call (920) 432-4646 for more information.
• House of Hope: A family shelter for young mothers between the ages of 18 and 24. Call (920) 884-6740 for more information.
• NEW Community Shelter – A year-round, program-based, shelter for adult men and women. If you have not previously resided at New Community Shelter, please call (920) 437-3766 to determine your eligibility prior to seeking shelter at St. John’s Homeless Shelter.

Your eligibility criteria states I must be able to provide complete self-care. What does this mean?

St. John’s serves many vulnerable adults dealing with many different issues. However, everyone that presents for shelter must be able to meet some basic criteria. Self-care includes the ability to bathe, feed, and move about the shelter independently. If addiction or illness prevents you from meeting this requirement, you will be referred to another agency or appropriate medical provider for support.

If I come to St. John’s Women’s Shelter, what should I expect?

St. John’s Women’s Shelter requires everyone to submit to multiple background checks prior to entry. However, a criminal record will not ban you from shelter unless you are on the sex offender registry or have an open warrant. If you have an open warrant it must be resolved prior to your shelter stay. You may be eligible to return for shelter once the warrant has been resolved.

All guests of the shelter go through a security search prior to entering each evening. This is done to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Please be prepared to have your bags and person searched.

Once in the shelter, you will complete an initial intake with a St. John’s Ministries intake specialist. In the days following your first stay, you are required to complete a guest orientation with a case manager at the Micah Center or Wellspring where shelter policies, procedures, and expectations will be discussed. Following orientation you will be assigned a case manager.

Together, you and your case manager will discuss goals, barriers, and next steps. Your case manager will be with you throughout your stay in shelter. They will match your intensity for working on goals, overcoming barriers and securing housing.

Can you help me get a place?

St. John’s Women’s Shelter assists many individuals in securing housing each year. We will provide you with all of the support and resources available to you to assist in your housing search, however, we do not have a list of available apartments. You must be ready and willing to do the leg work – your case manager will work as hard as you.

It sounds like St. John’s Women’s Shelter is the place for me. When do I check-in?

St. John’s Women’s Shelter opens its doors during shelter season (November 1 to April 30) each day at 5:00 pm. You can check in any time between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Please bring a photo ID if you have one in your possession. If not, you will need to work to get your ID during your first week in shelter.

St. John’s Women’s Shelter never turns someone away due to capacity. If you are eligible to stay at St. John’s Women’s Shelter, there will be space available for you. Please note that as a last resort shelter, staff will be calling to verify that you have no other housing options at this time.

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