NCM's Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter accommodates the needs of 25 men who are homeless every night of the year. The Shelter opens daily at 4:30 p.m. and provides residents with safe, secure sleeping quarters, a hot shower, and a warm evening meal.
In addition, the NCM staff – Case Manager, Program Director, and Shelter Monitors – assists the men as they work toward stability and independence by providing various services and supports, including:
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Respect and Dignity
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Donated Clothes and toiletries
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Referrals to counseling for substance abuse and mental health support
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Weekly medical clinic
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Counseling from the Veterans Administration
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Spiritual nuturing, counseling and support from volunteer clergy and laypersons
How can you help the men at the Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter? Consider holding a toiletrie or underwear drive at your church, school, community group or office. The men who utilize our facility are always in need of shampoo,soap, tooth paste and deodorent. Additionally mens underwear (sizes 32-44), tee shirts (medium to 3xl) and tube socksa are always in demand --consider having a boxers or briefs collection.
