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The Guilford County Continuum of Care (Guilford CoC) works to both end and prevent homelessness. Following are resources for individuals and families who are literally homeless, in danger of losing their shelter, or are experiencing a situation that could lead to homelessness.
If you are homeless in Guilford County, North Carolina, the Coordinated Intake process is the first step toward receiving services. Coordinated Intake is changing homelessness from a destination to a process. To access Coordinated Intake, visit a shelter in Guilford County.
You will be asked questions to determine the best resources for your situation.
Here is a list of some of the emergency shelters in Guilford County:
Salvation Army of Greensboro – 1131 South Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27406 336-273-5572
Greensboro Urban Ministry – 305 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27406 336-271-5959
YWCA – 1807 Wendover Avenue East, Greensboro, NC 27405 336-273-3461
West End Ministries (Leslie’s House) – 903 West English Road, High Point, NC 27262 336-884-1105
Salvation Army of High Point – 301 West Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260 336-881-5400
Open Door Ministries – 400 North Centennial Street, High Point, NC 27262 336-886-4922
If you have housing and/or are experiencing other types of housing needs (landlord issues, condemnations, long term housing needs–issues other than needing shelter placement), contact
Greensboro Housing Coalition
Greensboro Housing Coalition is located in the Greensboro Housing Hub in the Triton Building, 1031 Summit Avenue, Suite 1E-2, Greensboro, NC 27405. Parking is in the rear of the building.
Hours: 8:30AM – 5:30PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: 336-691-9521
If you have other needs:
Emergency/financial assistance, hot meals, food, medical assistance, shelter/care from domestic violence, or veteran assistance, consult our Resource Guide.
NC 2-1-1
NC 2-1-1 is another useful way to locate resources in the community.
Visit http://www.unitedwaync.org/nc211 to find service information online.
If you need additional assistance, 2-1-1 Referral Specialists are available 24 hours a day, every day by dialing 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 from any phone. The call is free, confidential, and available in any language.