Update on cold weather protocol

Greater New Haven CAN: COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL (November 15, 2018 – April 1, 2019)

Families:

·         Beginning 11/15/2018 through 3/31/2019: Any family who is currently literally homeless with an immediate need for shelter in the GNH CAN will need to reach out to any personal and natural supports, such as family, friends or other organizations that they are connected with to secure a safe place for them for the night.

o   If 2-1-1 receives a call from a family between 5pm-9am on weekdays or anytime (24/7) over the weekend/holidays, 2-1-1 should contact CCA to check on any emergency placement: 203-752-6796.

o   If 2-1-1 receives a call from a family between 9am-5pm on weekdays, 2-1-1 should contact Life Haven and ask to speak with the GNH CAN Family Navigator (203) 776-6208 – (Marilyn/Lisa)

o   Between 11/1/2018 – 3/15/2019 families can go to Beth-El (203-876-0747) No Freeze (must arrive by 9pm and leave by 7am). Individuals can contact Beth-El directly about whether No Freeze will be open.  Available on first come/first serve basis. Those seeking shelter in the Milford area can be referred directly to Beth-El

Individuals:

·         Beginning: (11/15/18-5/3/19) Individual men who are literally homeless with an immediate need for shelter in GNH CAN should be referred to the New Haven walk-in Shelters: Overflow Shelter beginning at 4pm to 236 Cedar street New Haven, until the new location is open (209 Terminal Place New Haven) and to ESMS beginning at 4pm (645 Grand Ave. New Haven).

·         Immediate Needs for Individual Women: Individual women would need to rely on natural supports (family/friends) until the Warming Center opens on January 3-April 15^th. See details below for City of New Haven Warming Centers

·         Individuals from the Valley area (Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton (with proof of residence) between 11/15/18-3/31/19 can go to Spooner House No Freeze (doors open at 9pm, must arrive by 10:30pm and leave by 6am). Coffee/snacks are served. Space is limited (6 cots), but callers can be referred directly to the shelter.

·         Between 11/1/2018 – 3/15/2019 individuals can go to Beth-El (203-876-0747) No Freeze (must arrive by 9pm and leave by 7am). Individuals can contact Beth-El directly about whether No Freeze will be open.  Available on first come/first serve basis. Those seeking shelter in the Milford area can be referred directly to Beth-El

·         Individual youth and youth families-

Youth Continuum drop- in center.  924 Grand Ave New Haven, 9am-5pm. Monday-Friday 

(Note: youth only center) 203-777-8445 x2 call ahead in extreme weather conditions. 

·         If shelters are full- Individuals can be referred to the City of New Haven Warming Centers :

·         Warming Center : (50 slots, New Haven Residents only)

 The 180 Center, Grand Avenue, 909- 9194

 Will be open January 3, 2019 – April 15, 3019