YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER
Serving the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County.
BACKGROUND
Established in 2016, the Sasha Bruce Drop-In Center works to reduce the length of time that a young person experiences homelessness in the DC Region. By working in tandem with the Street Outreach Program, the Drop-In Center fosters a safe and trusting environment where youth can receive care. In addition to providing survival services, the Center supports youth in their journey towards stable housing and economic independence.
SERVICES
Young people experiencing homelessness or who are unstably housed have access to a variety of free services and supports at the center, including:
- Accessing public benefits
- Case management
- Clothing
- Coordinated entry intake (for supportive housing)
- Computer & internet access
- Group and individual therapy
- Harm reduction
- HIV/STI testing
- Job search & readiness
- Laundry facilities
- Legal services
- Lockers
- Meals
- Mailing services
- Obtaining IDs and other vital records
- Recording music studio
- Recreational activities
- School enrollment & tutoring
- Showers
- Toiletries
CENTER LOCATIONS
BARRACKS ROW
Drop-In Center
741 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
HOURS OF OPERATION:
M, T, TH: 8am – 6pm
W: by appointment
F: 8am – 4pm
GALLERY PLACE
First Congregational United Church of Christ
945 G St NW
Washington, DC 20001
HOURS OF OPERATION:
T: 6-8PM
DOWNTOWN
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G St NW
Washington, DC 20005
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Su: 6-8PM
CAPITOL HEIGHTS
J.E. Howard Community Center
4400 Shell Street
Capitol Heights, MD
HOURS OF OPERATION:
T, TH: 1pm – 4pm
IMPACT-AT-A-GLANCE
2,991
MEALS
635
SHOWERS
486
LOADS OF LAUNDRY
494
YOUTH SERVED
132
HOUSING INTAKES
A DAY AT THE DROP-IN CENTER
CONTACT US
Sasha Bruce Youthwork – Drop-In Center
741 8th St SE – Suite A
Washington, DC 20003
Pam Lieber | (202) 675-9340
24-Hour Emergency Hotline: (202) 547-7777
Sasha Bruce is proud to be a designated Comcast LiftZone site.