The YWCA offers the following options in downtown and Central Seattle for those seeking emergency shelter, transitional or permanent housing or affordable hotel accommodations:
Services for Homeless Women
- Angeline's
At YWCA Angeline's Center for Homeless Women, the danger, uncertainty and indignity of living on the streets are replaced by safety, support and respect. Located on the ground floor of the building, Angeline's is a safe haven for as many as 250 women a day.
The homeless women who come to Angeline's can enjoy meals in the dining room, leave their belongings in large lockers, care for their personal hygiene in showers and bathrooms, and clean their clothes in the laundry rooms. Some 25 women can be accommodated overnight. On-site nurses provide basic health screenings and referrals to medical care. Mental health counseling and substance abuse counseling also are available.
Emergency Housing
The YWCA has multiple emergency shelter facilities in the Seattle metro area. Our shelters are several living units suitable for various family sizes. Some facilities can house single women with up to two children, while others accommodate larger families.
- For shelter intake in downtown Seattle, call (206) 461-4882.
- For shelter intake in Central Seattle, call (206) 568-7841.
Transitional Housing
Households staying in one of the emergency shelters may qualify for transitional housing, depending on availability.
Permanent Housing
Our programs are closed for applications at this time while we work through our waitlists. Please call (206) 461-4888 to check on the status of an application for the Lexington Concord Apartments or YWCA Women’s Residence.
We offer three safe and affordable permanent housing options in downtown Seattle – YWCA Opportunity Place, the YWCA Women’s Residence and the Lexington-Concord Apartments.
- YWCA Opportunity Place
- The Women’s Residence contains single occupancy units for single women working toward self-sufficiency. Residents share a common kitchen space and most share a bathroom facility. Some units do have a private bath.
- Qualifying low-income households may apply to live in one of our Lexington-Concord studios and one-bedroom apartments located in Belltown. Rental rates start at $462/month, including heat.
To apply for YWCA Metro Seattle Housing:
Our programs are closed for applications at this time while we work through our waitlists. Please call (206) 461-4888 to check on the status of an application for the Lexington Concord Apartments or YWCA Women’s Residence.
How to apply (only available when we are accepting applications):
- To apply over the phone, call (206) 461-4888.
- To apply in person, pick up an application at our downtown Seattle facility (1118 Fifth Avenue, on the corner of Fifth and Seneca).
- To apply online, download the following applicable information. Please note: Adobe Reader is required to download and view PDF files.
