New shelter for homeless individuals established in Mainz
In a significant move to address homelessness, the city of Mainz has opened a new shelter in the heart of the city, offering a warm place to sleep for everyone at night. The shelter, located in the former premises of the drug and addiction counseling centre "Brücke", will remain open all year round and will accommodate up to 30 people each night.
The shelter, which is low-threshold, welcomes everyone regardless of gender, age, or whether they receive benefits or not. Places in the shelter are allocated anew every day, ensuring fairness and inclusivity. The sleeping areas for men and women can be separated by a screen for privacy and comfort.
The shelter's strategic location near the main train station makes it easily accessible for those in need. People sleep on camping beds at the shelter, providing a safe and comfortable environment.
In addition to the new shelter, other overnight options for the homeless in Mainz include Thaddaeushaus, Heinrich-Egli-Haus, Wendepunkt, Housing Areas, and a single-family house renovated by Mainz doctor Gerhard Trabert and his association "Poverty and Health". These facilities, while not specifically detailed, are common types of shelters found in German cities, offering temporary housing and support services.
The city aims to provide a comprehensive approach to homelessness, with the new shelter being just one part of the solution. For those seeking additional information, contacting local social services or homeless support organisations in Mainz would be advisable.
Notably, the containers for the homeless at Fort Hauptstein will no longer be there, with the new shelter able to accommodate almost twice as many sleeping places. The shelter will be open from 6 pm to 9 am, starting from December at the latest. The city expects the shelter to be mainly used in the winter months, offering much-needed relief during the colder months.
The shelter also offers showers and medical care by the DRK, ensuring the health and wellbeing of those using the facility. This initiative underscores Mainz's commitment to supporting its most vulnerable residents and addressing homelessness in the city.
In the heart of Mainz, the newly opened shelter, housed in the former "Brücke" drug and addiction center, aims to provide a comfortable home-and-garden lifestyle for those in need, offering temporary accommodation as part of the city's comprehensive approach to homelessness. The shelter will offer additional facilities such as showers and medical care, ensuring the well-being and lifestyle improvements of its residents.
