The Shepherd Place

Housing & Shelter in Dover, Delaware. THE SHEPHERD PLACE IS AN EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER THAT BEGAN OPERATION IN JANUARY OF 1990. WE ARE INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE (NOVEMBER, 1988) AND HAVE BEEN OPERATING IN OUR PRESENT LOCATION SINCE THAT TIME. WE HAVE ONLY THE ONE LOCATION AND PROVIDE ALL OUR SERVICES FROM 1362 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE IN DOVER, DELAWARE. DESPITE OUR ADDRESS, WE ARE NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE CI

Phone: (302) 678-1909

Address: 1362 South Governors Avenue, Dover, Delaware, 19904

Website: http://www.shepherdplace.org/

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Frequently asked questions about The Shepherd Place

How do I contact The Shepherd Place?

You can call The Shepherd Place at (302) 678-1909 or visit 1362 South Governors Avenue in Dover, Delaware. Their website is http://www.shepherdplace.org/.

What services does The Shepherd Place offer?

THE SHEPHERD PLACE IS AN EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER THAT BEGAN OPERATION IN JANUARY OF 1990. WE ARE INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE (NOVEMBER, 1988) AND HAVE BEEN OPERATING IN OUR PRESENT LOCATION SINCE THAT TIME. WE HAVE ONLY THE ONE LOCATION AND PROVIDE ALL OUR SERVICES FROM 1362 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE IN DOVER, DELAWARE. DESPITE OUR ADDRESS, WE ARE NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF DOVER BUT, RATHER, IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF KENT COUNTY. THE S

Are services at The Shepherd Place free or low-cost?

Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call The Shepherd Place at (302) 678-1909 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does The Shepherd Place offer services in other languages?

Call The Shepherd Place at (302) 678-1909 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.