Good Samaritan Haven
The only adult emergency shelters in Washington County: Turret House at 137 Barre Street in Montpelier, the Welcome Center in Berlin, Seminary Street House in Barre, and a recovery-oriented sober house in Barre Town. Beds are assigned by the intake coordinator by phone on weekday mornings and early afternoons.
Who it's for
Adults 18+ who are homeless under the HUD definition, ambulatory, in good standing with the shelter and law enforcement (no warrant or house arrest), not unduly under the influence at admission; people on the Vermont Sex Offender Registry are ineligible
How to get in
Call the Intake Coordinator at 802-341-5740 between 7am and 3pm on weekdays; if eligible and a bed is open, come in the same day to complete paperwork. Outside those hours call Economic Services or 2-1-1
Services
Shelter & housingFood