Important Information about Winter Shelter Reopening

Lincoln County will reopen its Community Shelter and Resource Center to overnight guests Nov. 1 and offer services seven nights a week through the end of April.

Here's the basics:

The Community Shelter and Resource Center is a safe, welcoming and affirming place for all members of the community, including furry companions.

• There will be two shelter locations this year, in Newport and Lincoln City.
• The Newport shelter will again start the season in the facility of a tremendous community partner, First Presbyterian Church. Guests can start lining up at the main entrance of the church, located at 227 NE 12th St., at 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. for registration. Guests must leave for the day at 7 a.m.
• The shelter facility at Seventh and Hurbert Streets is undergoing renovations, and the county hopes to hold an open house for the general public and welcome overnight guests after the new year.
• For the week of Nov. 19-23 and the week of Dec. 3-7, the Housing Authority of Lincoln County's Ocean Spray Family Center at 1039 NW Nye Street, Newport, will host shelter guests.
• The Lincoln City shelter will be located at 2125 NE Highway 101. Lincoln County Health and Human Services recently purchased this property, and the location's opening will be delayed while it undergoes some renovations - the installation of an accessible restroom and a sprinkler system. Starting on Nov.1, community members needing shelter can assemble in the parking lot behind the 2125 NE Highway 101 location. A van will be provided to take guests from Lincoln City to the Newport shelter during the renovation delay. Those needing shelter should be in the parking lot starting at 6:30 p.m., and the van will leave for Newport promptly at 7 p.m. Guests originating in Lincoln City will be returned the next morning at 7 a.m. The 2125 NE Highway 101 location is expected to open Nov. 8.
• All guests must surrender personal items - other than cell phones, chargers, and needed medications - upon checking in. Guests place their personal items in storage bags for retrieval at check out.
• Guests are permitted to bring their well-behaved companion animals. Kennels are provided and must be used, with scheduled comfort breaks outside.
• Guests must sign an acknowledgement of the shelter rules. The shelter rules can be read in full at: https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/DocumentCenter/View/4701/Shelter-Rules-and-Guest-Agreement-Form-PDF

The rules are designed to keep everyone safe and ensure the Community Shelter and Resource Center is a good neighbor.

• Those interested in volunteering to support the shelter program can call 541-272-9647.
• Want to donate to help shelter guests? Among the most needed items are clothing for men and women in all sizes: Waterproof jackets, waterproof boots, shower flip-flops, hoodies, underwear, t-shirts, sweats, socks, and belts.

Also needed are personal use items, including: sample-sized shave cream, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.; hair ties, toothbrushes, cleansing wipes, disposable razors, washcloths, towels, toilet paper, trash bags of all sizes, and pillows.

Guests can also use donations of dog and cat food for their furry friends.

To arrange for donation pick-up or drop-off time and location, or to make a financial donation, please call Andrea at 541-272-9647 or email [email protected].

For more details and updates, visit the Community Shelter and Resource Center website at lincolncountyshelter.com.

For questions, please contact Public Information Officer Kenneth Lipp at [email protected] or 541-265-4100.