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In Need of Our Services?

See below for information on how to access shelter, hygiene services, banking and mailing, and more.

Shelter

The Compass Center operates two overnight shelters:


For Women--Hammond House Shelter
If you are a woman looking for overnight shelter, please contact the Women's Referral Center at 206.770.0156

For Men--First Church Shelter
Stop by the Client Services Office at 210 Alaskan Way (The main Compass Center building) in the morning to check for open beds. If beds are full, there will be a sign posted on the front door.

Banking and Mailing

The Client Services Office (CSO) provides:

  • A place to receive mail
  • Information and referrals
  • Savings accounts
  • Direct deposit of benefit and employment checks
  • Budgeting assistance


Hours of Operation:
Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, 9:30am-1:00pm

Address:
77 S. Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104
Entrance at 210 Alaskan Way S (Under the Viaduct)
Phone:
206.357.3200

Hygiene

Our Hygiene Center has restrooms, showers, and laundry.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 2:30pm
Last shower at 2:00pm
Last laundry at 12:45pm

A nurse is on site Monday-Thursday from noon-2:00pm.

Address:
210 Alaskan Way S (Under the Viaduct)

Transitional Housing

The Pioneer Square Men's Program is clean-and-sober housing. Residents may stay for up to one year and must use the case management services and comply with a curfew. Meals are provided. Cost: 1/3 of income.

To check for openings, call Tuesday and Friday at 1:00pm.

Phone: 206.357.3250


The Cascade Women's Program is clean-and-sober housing. Residents may stay for up to one year and must use the case management services and comply with a curfew.

To check for openings, call 206.357.3150

Community Transitional Housing
Clean-and-sober houses in northside neighborhoods housing 5-7 men or women.

For more information call 206.357.3266

Veterans Center
Up to two years of transitional housing for military veterans (men and women).

For more information call 206.357.3280