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Hours

Monday 12:30-4:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday 8:30-11:30 am and 1:00-3:00 pm

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Hospitality is one of the earliest missions of Friendship Place and it remains a core element. Referred to as "the little blue house" by many in the community, homeless men and women can drop into Friendship Place five days a week and know they are welcomed and will be treated with respect. It is a place for guests to escape from the streets and simply sit, read the paper and drink a cup of coffee as noted by the quote on the right.

Besides providing respite, consumers can also

  • see a case manager
  • use our address to receive mail
  • use a telephone
  • get connected to the homelessness voicemail system
  • visit with a doctor or psychiatrist
  • get help in applying for housing
 

FAQs

What should I do if I see a homeless person hanging around my neighborhood?
It is not against the law to be homeless. Homeless people have a right to walk freely in any public place in the city. If you are concerned that the person may need help, ask if you can be of assistance. If the individual wants assistance, you can call the Friendship Place staff person in charge of outreach at 202-364-1419 from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. If the person is clearly drunk or drugged or abusive, call 911 and inform the police. They will send a team to evaluate the person.