Homelessness

The Economic & Community Development department assists in and promotes the development of housing opportunities for our residents and families that are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of becoming homeless. Everyone deserves a safe and affordable dwelling; therefore, we continue to work towards the prevention of unfair housing practices that may contribute to homelessness.

The City of Fayetteville is actively creating new partnerships to help combat homelessness within the city limits. Resources can be found at the Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center or through the Fayetteville Cumberland County Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry.

Day Resource Center

The City is proud to announce Manna Church as the new operator of the Day Resource Center. The Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center aims to centralize multiple resources for residents at-risk or currently experiencing homelessness in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Laundry and shower services are accessible from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and lunch is provided by Manna Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Various community partners are on site each day in addition to the City’s operating partner, Manna Church, to assist visitors with a range of services. The City encourages non-profit organizations, volunteers, or parties interested in donating or providing services at the Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center to visit the Fayetteville Cares website at www.faycares.org or the Fayetteville Cares Facebook page.

Housing and Basic Needs Resources

Shelter

Manna Dream Center
Manna Dream Center is a 20 bed men's shelter located at 913 Person Street. Intake occurs during lunch service at the Day Resource Center (11:30 AM - 1 PM at 128 S. King Street).

If you are in need of shelter please call coordinated entry at (844) 401- HOPE (4673)

Clothing

For clothing needs call the number below or click the link to each organization for more information on clothing closets.

Fayetteville Urban Ministry
 701 Whitfield St.
Fayetteville, NC 28306
910-483-5944

Manna Dream Center
913 Person St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
910-568-3897

Meals

Many organizations offer meals throughout the City. We support the Salvation Army in providing the food for dinner meals. The following offer:

Breakfast
Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch
 Breakfast available at 7:30am
Hillsboro St. Fayetteville, NC 28301
910-433-2161

Lunch
Manna Dream Center
Lunches are served Monday-Friday from 12:30-1:30pm
913 Person St. Fayetteville, NC 28301
910-568-3897


Hygiene Needs/Showers

Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center
Guests can walk in and check in at the front desk to be assigned a time slot for a shower. The center has four shower units, and each guest is given 20 minutes. This service operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch
531 Hillsboro St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
910-433-2161

  • Shower times: Monday thru Friday 6:00 AM until 6:50 AM
  • Laundry times: Monday thru Friday 6:00 AM until 6:50 AM
  • Hygiene: Fridays only from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM

Mental Health Services

For mental health services call the number below or click the link for more information.

Marius Maximus Foundation for Mental Health, Inc.

  • Mental health education and awareness
  • Suicide awareness and prevention programs
  • Resources for those struggling with drug and alcohol addictions
  • Education and classes to reduce recidivism of at-risk youth and other individuals
  • Improving interpersonal communication
  • Creating stronger social and family bonds

Alliance Behavioral Services
711 Executive Pl
Fayetteville, NC 28305
919-651-8401

  • Serves residents in Cumberland through a network of providers that offer treatment and support for mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • To get started, call the Alliance Access and Information Center at 800-510-9132. Access Specialists and Clinicians are available 24/7.

Cumberland County Communicare
910-829-9017
Cumberland County CommuniCare is a fully incorporated 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. CommuniCare is located at 109 Bradford Ave., Fayetteville, NC, 28301. It was the County’s vision to create competent service coordination; reduce duplication of services and recidivism and be a cost effective alternative for the juvenile court system. The agency has consistently expanded operations, delinquency and undisciplined prevention, substance abuse and mental health programs and services to serve the needs of youth, adults and families across the community.

Fayetteville-Cumberland Continuum of Care

The City supports homelessness initiatives through partnerships with community organizations and Cumberland County. The Fayetteville-Cumberland County Continuum of Care (CoC) is the lead entity for the planning and coordination of homeless activities in Cumberland County. We remain focused on providing technical support for service providers, and we fund a limited number of homeless activities. For more information, you can visit the CoC's website.

For information on City funding opportunities that support homelessness intervention and prevention, please check out Nonprofit Resources.

Coordinated Entry

How does Coordinated Entry work and how do I enter the system for services?

Coordinated Entry is a housing referral service utilizing partner agencies of the Cumberland County Continuum of Care.

Coordinated Entry seeks to reduce instances of misdirection by providing access to multiple agencies through one phone number, and can be reached by dialing 910-483-6869.

Most partner agencies are staffed during standard business hours. The system does not provide emergency response, but is used to prioritize limited resources to the most vulnerable residents.

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Veterans Resources

For veteran related services, call the number below or click the link for more information.

Veterans Services of the Carolinas
 Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) is an intensive peer support is provided by specialists using evidence-based practices such as Critical Time Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care and other. For more information, visit the Veterans Services of the Carolina Website.

VA Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare
Located in the Fayetteville VA Medical Center at 2300 Ramsey Street, VA Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare is guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and their caregivers, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. Make an appointment with VA Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare.

Victims of Domestic Violence

Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse

For residents experiencing domestic violence and abuse please see the resources below:

The CARE Center Family Violence Program
Crisis Line 910-677-2532
Office 910-677-2528

Safe-Link Domestic Violence Assistance Program
Cumberland County Courthouse Room 340, 3rd floor
910-475-3029

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