Intro | Emergency Housing | Transitional Housing | Permanent Housing | Homeless Prevention

Emergency Housing

Emergency Housing is temporary housing provided for a period of 1-90 days, depending upon the program and the needs of the client. This type of housing provides persons who are homeless with an immediate place to get off the streets, and also serves as an entry point into the countywide “continuum of care.” It is here that clients' needs are assessed, including the need for substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment assistance, and other help. Depending upon the individual needs and motivation of the client, he/she may then be placed into a transitional housing or treatment program.  

Camillus Emergency Shelter

The emergency shelter, located at 726 NE 1 st Avenue in downtown Miami, encompasses a total of 53 beds for adult males, in a dormitory-style facility. These beds include:

• 43 beds of case management/shelter, for individuals whose needs are being met while the transition to longer stay housing.
• 10 beds used as “respite beds” for Camillus Health Concern patients who are not sick enough to be admitted to the hospital, but need bed rest in order to recover from their ailment.   

Beckham Hall Emergency Shelter

Beckham Hall includes 100 beds for adult men. Clients may stay for up to 90 days, during which time they receive case management and employment counseling services. The program provides clients with a place to live and receive supportive services while they find employment and earn enough money to move back out on their own.