Austin ARCH Shelter

The Austin ARCH Shelter provides a safe place for adult men experiencing homelessness to stay while they work toward stability and long-term housing. The program offers temporary shelter, basic needs, and supportive services to help people regain stability and connect to resources for long-term success.

Where & Who We Serve

Where We Serve: The shelter is located in downtown Austin, Texas and operates 24 hours a day.
Who We Serve: Men who have been experiencing homelessness for six months or longer, who need a safe place to stay and access to basic services and support. Individuals must have a referral from the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center.

Services Offered

Services are designed to meet immediate needs and support stabilization, including:

Temporary Housing for Men Only
Three Hot Meals per Day
Showers
Laundry Machines
Case Management
Wellness Activities
Housing Assistance
Employment Assistance
Veteran Services
Daily Transportation Services
Legal Assistance
Healthcare through the Community Care Clinic

Services focus on helping individuals stabilize and connect to resources that support long-term housing and independence.

How to Enroll

Referral to the ARCH Shelter is managed through a waitlist system overseen by Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. Individuals who need shelter must call the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center at 512-522-1097 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Individuals cannot apply directly or walk in.

Learn More

Endeavors does not enroll clients directly for this program. All placements are coordinated through community referral partners and are subject to availability.

Contact Us

Hours:

The shelter operates 24/7. Office hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., CT Monday through Friday.

Funded By

City of Austin

*the information presented does not officially represent the opinion or policy position of the City of Austin