El Paso Texas area transitional housing and homeless shelters.
El Paso County provides a diverse network of housing resources for the homeless as well as options designed to assist people transitioning from homelessness to permanent stability. These services range from immediate emergency shelter for those in crisis to long-term transitional housing programs that offer case management, job training, and mental health support. Find details below on shelters and transitional housing options, broken up by area.
Since El Paso County Texas is a major border community, services are often specialized, with dedicated programs for veterans, victims of domestic violence, agricultural workers, and migrant families. If you are currently without a place to stay, the first step is often contacting a local hotline or visiting an emergency shelter to begin the intake process.
This guide is designed to help you find local resources based on your specific location and situation. Whether you are looking for a safe place for the night in Downtown El Paso or seeking long-term transitional support in the Lower Valley, the verified organizations listed below may be ready to assist.
- NOTE: Please note that many programs have waitlists or specific eligibility requirements, so calling ahead to verify current bed availability is highly recommended.
Immediate Help - How to Use These Services
- If you are a Veteran: Go to the VA Homeless Program at 500 E. San Antonio Ave or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838.
- If you have children: Contact the Child Crisis Center or Project Vida for family-specific housing.
- If you need a long-term plan: Call the Coordinated Entry System at (915) 500-1011. This is the official gateway to most government-funded housing programs in El Paso County.
- If you need rent help: The organizations below focus on providing a place to stay - for immediate rent help see the El Paso County TX rent assistance page.
Central / Downtown El Paso
The majority of emergency services and day resource centers are clustered in the Downtown area near the "Safety Net" corridor.
Opportunity Center for the Homeless
Address: 1208 Myrtle Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901. Phone: (915) 577-0069. Website: https://homelessopportunitycenter.org/
Provides emergency shelter for men, a day resource center, and even access to medical clinics for the unhoused.
Rescue Mission of El Paso
Address: 221 N. Lee Street, El Paso, TX 79901. Phone: (915) 532-2575. Website: https://rmelp.org/
The charity offers emergency shelter, a Relapse Prevention program, and a New Life program for long-term recovery - which includes support for people with an addiction.
La Posada Home
Address: 1020 N. Campbell St., El Paso, TX 79902. Phone: (915) 544-4595
Housing is for women with children who are survivors of domestic violence. Emergency shelter and supportive housing assistance for homeless individuals and families.
Villa Maria (Transitional for Women)
Address: 920 Magoffin Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901. Phone: (915) 544-5500. Website: https://epvillamaria.org/
A transitional home specifically for women (no children) focusing on recovery and self-sufficiency. It may provide transitional housing for up to 6 months.
Sin Fronteras (Farmworker Center)
Address: 514 S. Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79901. Phone: (915) 532-0921
Specialized emergency shelter and food services for agricultural and migrant workers.
Annunciation House
Phone: (915) 545-4509. Website: https://annunciationhouse.org/
Provides temporary shelter and humanitarian assistance for migrants, asylum seekers, and vulnerable individuals in the El Paso region.
YWCA Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center
Address: 1600 Brown St. Building B, El Paso, TX 79902. Phone: (915) 519-0000. Website: https://www.ywcaelpaso.org/transitional-living-center
Provides transitional housing for homeless women and women with children. Services include case management, job readiness assistance, financial literacy, and support with locating permanent housing - as all those service will help homeless people gain stability.
Dame La Mano
Address: 1014 S. Virginia St, El Paso, TX 79901. Phone: (915) 546-4040
Residential program for women and children in crisis or experiencing homelessness.
East El Paso / Lower Valley
The Salvation Army - El Paso Center
Shelter address is 4300 E. Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905. Phone: (915) 544-9811. Website: https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/elpaso/
Emergency homeless shelter for men, women, and families. Also operates a soup kitchen which can provide meals to the homeless or struggling people as well as a social services office.
Project Vida - Roots & Wings
Address: 3607 Rivera Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. Phone: (915) 465-1191 or (915) 533-7057
Permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing programs for families.
Northeast El Paso
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
Location is 9655 Kenworthy St, El Paso, TX 79924. Phone: (915) 751-0967
Long-term care and transitional support, including temporary housing, for veterans in the El Paso area.
Veterans Transitional Living Center (VTLC)
Phone: (915) 838-0727
Program through the Opportunity Center focused on veterans transitioning to permanent housing.
West Side / Upper Valley
Child Crisis Center of El Paso
Address: 2100 N. Stevens St, El Paso, TX 79930. Phone: (915) 562-7955
24/7 emergency shelter for children (ages 0-13). It is aimed at those whose families are in crisis such as facing homelessness, that have a medical emergency, etc.
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