Intake

All intakes are done in person only. You must have proper ID, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

We do not take intakes over the phone, nor do we provide open bed informaiton, you Must come in person fill out an application and go through intake.

We are Not an emergency shelter.

We have a Zero Tolerance Policy for Drugs, Alcohol,

Sex Offenders, and Weapons of any kind!

Intake Hours

Monday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday:    11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday:   11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday:     11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday:    No Intake
Sunday:       No Intake

Schedule and availability may vary without notice.

Things to know:

Beds are all first-come, first-served.
There are no co-ed dormitories.
Bring a valid ID. (Lewiston PD will issue a shelter referral if you do not have ID - 141 Mill Street.)
Limit your belongings to two bags per person.
All new items brought into the shelter go through the heat room for a minimum of 12 hours. No exceptions. This is a pest-control entry point.
Be clean and sober. You must remain clean and sober for the duration of your stay.
No sexual offenders will be admitted.
Bring documentation showing that you have legal guardianship of any children with whom you will check in. Includes: birth certificates, DHHS paperwork, insurance statements, and final judgment.
Remember that a 1-year latency rule applies when you leave or are involuntarily dismissed from the shelter.
Once you are assigned a bed, it is yours until you leave.
Plan to be proactive - you must actively seek housing, assistance, employment, or other means of reestablishing yourself during your stay.

Shelter Policies - PDF

The New Hope Haven Gospel Mission

Caring Like christ

Intake

Things to know:

Beds are all first-come, first-served.

There are no co-ed dormitories.

Bring a valid ID. (Lewiston PD will issue a shelter referral if you do not have ID - 141 Mill Street.)

Limit your belongings to two bags per person.

All new items brought into the shelter go through the heat room for a minimum of 12 hours. No exceptions. This is a pest-control entry point.

Be clean and sober. You must remain clean and sober for the duration of your stay.

No sexual offenders will be admitted.

Bring documentation showing that you have legal guardianship of any children with whom you will check in. Includes: birth certificates, DHHS paperwork, insurance statements, and final judgment.

Remember that a 1-year latency rule applies when you leave or are involuntarily dismissed from the shelter.

Once you are assigned a bed, it is yours until you leave.

Plan to be proactive - you must actively seek housing, assistance, employment, or other means of reestablishing yourself during your stay.

Intake

Things to know:

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Beds are all first-come, first-served.

There are no co-ed dormitories.

Bring a valid ID. (Lewiston PD will issue a shelter referral if you do not have ID - 141 Mill Street.)

Limit your belongings to two bags per person.

All new items brought into the shelter go through the heat room for a minimum of 12 hours. No exceptions. This is a pest-control entry point.

Be clean and sober. You must remain clean and sober for the duration of your stay.

No sexual offenders will be admitted.

Bring documentation showing that you have legal guardianship of any children with whom you will check in. Includes: birth certificates, DHHS paperwork, insurance statements, and final judgment.

Remember that a 1-year latency rule applies when you leave or are involuntarily dismissed from the shelter.

Once you are assigned a bed, it is yours until you leave.

Plan to be proactive - you must actively seek housing, assistance, employment, or other means of reestablishing yourself during your stay.