Emergency Shelter Map & Guide: Las Vegas & Henderson
If you or a loved one are in urgent need of a place to stay tonight — you are not alone, and help is available.
At Hope for Prisoners, we understand that stable housing is one of the first and most critical steps toward rebuilding your life. This guide will help you find emergency shelters, temporary housing, and crisis support in Las Vegas and Henderson.
🔍 What Is an Emergency Shelter?
Emergency shelters provide short-term overnight housing for individuals and families who need immediate help. Most shelters offer:
- A safe place to sleep
- Meals
- Restroom and hygiene facilities
- Case management or referrals
- Clothing or basic supplies
Some shelters operate on a walk-in basis, while others require referrals or advance intake through a hotline.
🗺️ Emergency Shelter Locations – Las Vegas & Henderson
Below is a list of key emergency shelter providers. We recommend calling ahead when possible, as beds fill quickly.
🛌 The Courtyard Homeless Resource Center
Location: 314 Foremaster Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 229-6117 Open 24/7
- Safe outdoor sleeping area with access to food, water, restrooms, and case management
- No referral required
- Pets welcome
🧍 Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada – Men’s Shelter
Location: 1511 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 387-2282
- Overnight shelter for single men
- Check-in begins at 3:00 PM daily
- Must have valid ID (state ID or DOC-issued ID acceptable)
👩👧 The Shade Tree – Women & Children’s Shelter
Location: 1 W Owens Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Phone: (702) 385-0072
- Emergency shelter for women and children
- Domestic violence support services available
- 24-hour intake (walk-ins accepted)
🧍♀️ Salvation Army – Owens Campus
Location: 35 W Owens Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 701-5368
- Emergency shelter beds for men and women
- Offers three meals per day, showers, and clothing
- Walk-ins welcome; arrive early for check-in
👨👩👧👦 Family Promise of Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 638-8806
- Emergency shelter for families with children
- No walk-ins — intake by phone only
- Offers case management, job training, and housing placement support
🏠 SafeNest – Domestic Violence Shelter (Confidential Location)
24-Hour Hotline: (702) 646-4981
- Emergency shelter for individuals escaping domestic violence
- Confidential location with trauma-informed services
- Immediate safety planning and transport assistance available
👶 Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY)
Location: 4981 Shirley St, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Phone: (702) 383-1332
- Shelter and drop-in center for youth ages 12–20
- Offers meals, hygiene kits, clothing, case management
- 24/7 emergency shelter access
🧍 Lutheran Social Services – Homeless Prevention Program
Phone: (702) 639-1730
- No emergency beds, but may help with hotel vouchers, rental assistance, or rapid re-housing
- Great option if you have kids or qualify for prevention support
🗺️ Shelter Map (Las Vegas & Henderson)
To view all shelter locations visually, use this interactive
Google Map: 👉 View Emergency Shelter Map ([Note: You can provide or create a custom Google My Maps URL here with labeled pins for each shelter. I can help set that up if you want.])
📞 When You Don’t Know Where to Go: Call 211
Just dial 2-1-1 from any phone in Nevada to reach the Nevada Homeless & Crisis Services line. They can:
- Refer you to an open shelter
- Provide transportation info
- Connect you with housing case managers
- Help with food, clothing, or health resources
Available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
📝 What to Bring (If You Can)
Most shelters recommend — but don’t require — the following:
- Any form of ID (state ID, DOC ID, parole paperwork, etc.)
- Proof of discharge (if recently released)
- Medications (in original bottles)
- Essential personal items (toothbrush, socks, etc.)
Don’t worry if you don’t have these — go anyway. Shelters understand and will still work to assist you.
🚨 Tips & Reminders
- Arrive early — many shelters fill up by late afternoon or early evening.
- If one location is full, ask for a referral or call 2-1-1 to locate open beds elsewhere.
- If you’re with a family or have special circumstances (health needs, parole restrictions, etc.), let the staff know.
- If you feel unsafe or need privacy, ask about options — many shelters offer secure, quiet areas.
🤝 Need Help Navigating This?
At Hope for Prisoners, we can:
- Help you find open beds
- Make referral calls on your behalf
- Assist with transportation (based on availability)
- Help you apply for transitional or permanent housing programs
- Connect you to employment, ID recovery, and legal aid
Reach out to your reentry specialist or case manager today. We’re here to help — one step at a time.
Final Word
Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep. You are not a burden. You are not forgotten. And this is not the end of your story.
Let us help you find your footing, so you can build something stronger.