Shelter Services

Shelter & Soup Kitchen

Open 365 days/year

Lunch:

Monday - Sunday: Noon-1pm

Dinner:

Every Night: 6pm-7pm

Day Program

We provide shelter participants with volunteer and educational opportunities to promote skill development and community engagement.

Resource Connection

We connect shelter participants to mental health, housing, and income resources.

Veteran Support

We honor and deeply appreciate our veterans, offering them the care, respect, and support they deserve. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming space for them to rebuild and thrive.

Family Support

We support families by connecting them to vital community resources, ensuring they have access to the tools and assistance they need. We foster a circle of support that empowers families to rebuild their lives and strengthen their connections with others.

Emergency Shelter

Hours:

We are now a 24/7 functioning facility

Overnight guests have access to laundry and shower facilities. The Haven has separate sleeping areas for men and women, and two family rooms to accommodate those with children. Wake-up time is 6am and breakfast is served. The Haven is a drug and alcohol free facility. Guests under the influence of drugs/alcohol may not be permitted to stay. The shelter has other rules for guests that are posted at the site.

If you need a place to sleep, please come! We are here to serve. You may call the shelter weekdays at [Please enable JavaScript.] anytime to talk to staff and see if there are any open beds.

The permitted length of stay at the shelter is based on individual's zip code from their current form of identification. Please call the shelter to find out more details on our length of stay policy.

Unfortunately, registered sex offenders, parolees and anyone with outstanding warrants are not eligible to stay at the shelter. Anyone wishing to stay overnight must undergo a background check conducted by the Mattoon Police Department.