Shelter of Hope
Welcome to the Shelter of Hope
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission's Shelter of Hope provides emergency shelter and essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Las Vegas valley. The shelter accepts single men, single women, single fathers, single mothers, and intact families — including any combination of spouses, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others who identify as a family unit. Intake is held daily, seven days a week, at 3:00 PM and again at 6:00 PM following the evening community meal, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Emergency Shelter: A Safe Place to Start
Emergency shelter stays are available for up to 14 nights for single individuals and up to 30 days for guests with children. The shelter houses single men in a dormitory with 96 beds, offers 12 designated beds for single fathers with children, and provides a women's and children's dormitory with a capacity of 74 beds. Intact families are accommodated in designated rooms with bunks and cribs for up to 30 individuals when available. All guests receive daily meals — breakfast from 6:30 to 7:30 AM and dinner from 5:00 to 6:00 PM — along with basic needs support including hygiene items and clothing.
Safety, Screening, and Guest Protocols
The Shelter of Hope is committed to maintaining a safe environment for every guest. Upon arrival, all individuals and their belongings are searched, and both state and federal background checks are conducted. Anyone on the sex offender registry cannot be admitted. All guests are breathalyzed prior to entry, and medications are securely stored in a designated medication room on-site. Staff review all shelter rules and current health protocols with each guest, ensuring a consistent and respectful intake experience for everyone.
The Extended Stay Program: Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness
For guests who are job-ready and motivated to achieve lasting independence, the Shelter of Hope offers an Extended Stay Program designed to help break the cycle of homelessness. Accepted participants meet regularly with an assigned Shelter Coordinator who helps them address basic needs and connects them with community resources for obtaining identification, birth certificates, Social Security cards, and employment assistance including resume building. The program also
works with community partners to support education, certification, and workforce preparation — all aimed at helping individuals achieve stable, independent living.
Family Services and Parenting Support Programs
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission recognizes that strengthening families is key to long-term stability. The shelter offers two evidence-based parenting and prevention programs: Active Parenting 4th Edition for children ages 5–12, and Active Parenting of Teens: Families in Action for ages 11–16. Both are family-centered programs focused on reducing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among youth, while building positive family attachment, improving school engagement, strengthening peer relationships, and fostering healthy self-esteem. These programs reflect LVRM's belief that healing the family unit is just as vital as meeting immediate shelter needs.