About this facility
Camillus House Overnight Shelter, located at 7th Avenue near downtown Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital, offers emergency and long term housing for homeless adults facing mental illness, substance use, or trauma, including sexual abuse. Easily accessible by public transit, the shelter provides a safe, welcoming space for both men and women to begin their recovery journey.
Using a supportive housing model, the shelter offers individual and group counseling to address trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Survivors of sexual abuse receive compassionate care and referrals to psychiatric support. These services help residents heal emotionally, regain stability, and work toward long-term wellness.
In addition to shelter, residents receive meals, clothing, hygiene care, and support with job readiness and life skills. Healthcare and legal referrals are also available. With its open-door policy and low-barrier access, the shelter serves as a critical refuge for those seeking safety, dignity, and a fresh start.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Regular outpatient treatment; Long-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Medications for HIV treatment; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Medical Services, MSRV, Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Language Services, SL, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing; Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
