Mt. Carmel House is a transitional housing program that provides housing and intensive case management and wrap-around supports to homeless women. An on-site Job Center with computers, printers and internet allows residents, with guidance from staff, to search for and secure employment. Workshops ranging from financial literacy to basic education to substance abuse are held regularly. All applicants must be female, 25 years of age or older and with no dependents. Sliding scale, fee for residents with an income A permanent supportive housing program located in Washington, DC, Mt. Carmel House provides housing and intensive case management and wrap-around support to homeless women. An on-site Job Center with computers, printers and internet allows residents, with guidance from staff, to search for and secure employment. Workshops ranging from financial literacy to basic education to substance abuse are held regularly. Founded in 1980, Mt. Carmel House is a majority self-funded program under Catholic Charities, meaning it depends on the generosity of the community in meeting the needs of the women who come to us. The facility has 21 individual rooms and a full kitchen, as well as a private outdoor garden. Servicesmt. Carmel House is not an emergency shelter. If you are in need of housing immediately, please call the DC Shelter Hotline at 1-800-535-7252 or click here to find emergency shelter for tonight. Intake - Enrollment in Mt. Carmel House is made through referrals only by a case manager, social worker, psychiatrist, nurse or substance abuse counselor. All applicants must be female, 25 years of age or older and with no dependents. For intake, please call 202-289-6315.

Mission Statement: Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. Motivated by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and guided by Catholic social and moral teaching, Catholic Charities strengthens the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. To this end we affirm and support the dignity of all human life, strengthen families and serve the poor and most vulnerable.