To reserve a shelter bed for the night, call the Single Point of Entry office at the Coalition for the Homeless at (502) 637-BEDS (2337). The Single Point of Entry staff takes calls seven days a week from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call this number to reserve a bed in an emergency shelter. They will direct you to the shelter that has an available bed that meets your needs.
St. Vincent de Paul’s housing applications are also being handled through the Coalition for the Homeless/Common Assessment. To be assessed for permanent housing opportunities, call (502) 637-BEDS (2337) and ask about the Common Assessment.
Men
Ozanam Inn Men’s Homeless Shelter
Ozanam Inn is a men’s homeless shelter that allows men to stay 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It has 50 emergency, overnight bunk beds for men who would otherwise be on the streets. The shelter offers professional case management to homeless men. In partnership with the Veterans Administration, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville also offers case management and private rooms to 20 homeless veterans. [1034 S. Jackson St.; (502) 584-2480, ext. 241.]
Apartments
We have two apartment complexes to which prospective tenants can apply directly:
Veterans Program
Male and female Veterans can apply to live in a private room on our Shelby Park campus. We have 24 single room occupancy units for Veterans who are homeless, at immediate risk of homelessness, or currently living in a transitional housing setting. Waypoint is at 1041 S. Preston Street in the Shelby Park neighborhood. You will enjoy living on our campus with plenty of peaceful green space.
We are currently taking applications and will accept housing vouchers or other forms of rental assistance. If you are interested in living at Waypoint, complete the application below and submit it with a copy of your Social Security Card and photo ID to our offices at 1015-C S. Preston St., Louisville, KY 40203 (Attn: Associate Director of Crisis Housing). We maintain a waiting list for eligible applicants and you will be contacted when an open unit is available. If you have any questions or to schedule a tour, email Brittany Sanderson, Operations Coordinator, at bsanderson@svdplou.org.
*Income restricted; tenant income must not exceed 60% Area Median Income; we accept Housing Vouchers
Waypoint Room Details:
- Fully Furnished Private Room
- 140 square feet
- Private Bathrooms for every 2 units
- Communal Kitchen with Appliances
- Utilities Included
- Internet & Cable Options
- FREE On-Site Laundry Room
- FREE Parking
- Facility & Property Management
- $582 Monthly Rent
- 12 Month Lease
Tranquil House
Tranquil House is a Section 8 permanent housing complex with 12 single bedroom units. To be eligible to apply for residency in these apartments, prospective tenants should have a chronic mental illness. St. Vincent de Paul offers case management to tenants, and tenants are able to use the resources and assistance available on our campus. If you are interested in living in Tranquil House, complete the application below and submit it with a copy of your Social Security Card and photo ID to our offices at 1015-C S. Preston St., Louisville, KY 40203 (Attn: Associate Director of Permanent Housing). We maintain a waiting list for eligible applicants and you will be contacted when an open unit is available.
Tranquil Housing Application (Spanish)
SVDP Homes on Campus
Ten single-bedroom apartments for individuals who have experienced homelessness and have a disability are located on the SVDP campus. In addition, the campus has 12 two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom apartments for families who have experienced homelessness and have a disability, and their children. Case management services are available for all.
DePaul Apartments
DePaul Apartments provides permanent supportive housing for 12 homeless families. With guidance from a staff case manager, these resident families work to address specific goals and objectives designed to help them become self-sufficient.
Off-Campus Housing
St. Vincent de Paul case managers also provide support to formerly homeless families and adults who live in off-site housing. Clients are encouraged to address barriers to their independence and strive to lead productive, self-sufficient lives.
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville conducts business in accordance with federal and local fair housing laws. We do not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender, familial status, or sexual orientation.
Programs list last updated February 9, 2023.
