Homeless Shelter | Harrington Hall
30 Howard Avenue, Bldg #58, Cranston, RI 02920
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice - Main Phone
Languages
Interpretation available part-time
Application process
Case Managers may be available prior to opening Brief intake screening requested on first night of stay
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Statewide
Description
Setup: 112 barrack style beds First come, first served (beds are often filled between 7:00PM and 8:00PM) Services Available: Social Workers/Case Managers Interpretation available part time Housing placement Anger Management Group Financial Management Relapse prevention SNAP, SSI screening Legal Clinic Visiting nurses (weekly) AA meeting (weekly) RIHAP (twice a month) Insurance navigators (twice per week) Meals: Dinner provided nightly Important Policies: Duration of stay: Night to night Rent is not required Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas only Damp Shelter- entry allowed if under the influence but not a threat to self or others Repeated drug/alcohol use or violent/threatening behavior may result in short-term ban from shelter Must comply with shelter rules
What's Here
Providing organization
Crossroads Rhode Island
Founded in 1894 as Travelers Aid to assist vulnerable women, service members and travelers, Crossroads has been serving those in need for 125 years. Their mission has since evolved to help individuals and families in need overcome their homelessness. They provide a range of specialized services to meet the unique needs of our clients, including: Housing in more than 370 residences statewide 24-hour/7-day-a-week emergency services Education and employment services Comprehensive case management In 2018, Crossroads and the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless partnered to create the Coordinated Entry System. Coordinated Entry is a federal mandate that requires the state’s homeless service providers to integrate their efforts to achieve the following goals: Make it easier for people to access services Identify and prioritize services based on need Make sure that people who need help the most, get help first