First Step Homeless Shelter

Category: Homeless shelter in Daytona Beach, Florida

Address: 3889 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124, USA

Phone: +13863613800

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Jesus Pagan

Sep 4, 2022

These people are great and provide a much needed service to our community! I feel that if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. These people are definitely part of the solution! Nothing for free, residence are required to participate in meeting and seek employment, counselors are superheroes helping residence daily with everything! I mean everything! God bless them and this shelter. Donate, volunteer, something! If you care for our homeless that is.

James Shannon

Jul 16, 2022

This was a really nice and clean and safe environment to get the things I needed to get back on my feet again and thanks to all the staff for making it possible.

Lady Giorgio

Jul 14, 2022

FSS has ‘good intentions’ and I give them kudos for their service, BUT ….. This place is like a cross between ‘Mental Ward’ and Jail’. You have security keeping you from any freedom. You cannot come and go as you please. You must get approval for everything! (Even to go to your own car or just take a 15 min walk INSIDE the fenced in compound!) You get ‘1’ hour to use their computer, but you must show you have done 25 job searches each day. They do not have WiFi (like the website said they did, NOT) You do get 3 meals a day, a bed and shower… BUT…. Lights out at 10pm, Lights back on at 6am, breakfast at 7am-7:45am… Dorms lock at 8am then you MUST stay in the common area… Lunch 12-12:45, Dinner, 6pm-6:45. You MUST wear your mask at all time, EXCEPT when you eat (sitting right next to each other) and when you go back into the dorms (where you walk around and hang around with each other. No mask then) Also, no help with getting a job, that’s all on you. Chores every night at 7! And you MUST participate in the indoor exercises and ‘development lessons’. Like I said, ‘cross between ‘Mental Ward’ and Jail’!!! At times the staff will treat you disrespectfully yet they have ‘zero tolerance’ for the residents disrespecting them. If you don’t do as they wish, ‘You’re out’ and you’re not allowed to come back! Even if you ask nicely to be discharged, NOPE they get an attitude and treat you like trash!

Andrew Giles

Jul 7, 2022

Amazing place. The people there work really hard to help achieve your goals!

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Questions & Answers

Do you have to be already in the community to get help? Or can you come from another city seeking help?

London Pryor | Sep 11, 2021
Kara Dawn Woods | Sep 11, 2021

Contact FirstStep Shelter first to see if there are spots available. There are overnight shelters. Also try the Salvation Army. Good luck!

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Does this place even CARE about the homeless people me and my mother been homeless for 2 weeks now and we call first step and they keep on telling my mother they have NO beds available or u have to call back in the morning time

Ronald Foley | Sep 11, 2020
Nancy Capo | Apr 14, 2022

When I went to First Step, I went to make a donation. Perhaps you can go to the nearest church or the Salvation Army at LPGA.

Do they have a safe zone ? Where you can park car if living in it ?

Star Girl | Oct 16, 2021
Krystal Dowdell | Oct 16, 2021

Yes you can park you vehicle at the shelter while living there

Are you accepting winter clothing (ladies and unisex) and socks for donation? Do I have to call first ? Can I get help unloading when I get there? Sonja Frisino

Sonja Frisino | Mar 15, 2022
Bruce Couch | Mar 15, 2022

You would have to call first.

Are they taking woman and one child a girl

Bobbie Johnson | Nov 15, 2021
Hannah Rowan | Nov 15, 2021

No children. Try hope place.

Is it 24/7 and do you need a referral or can you just show up?

Star Girl | Oct 16, 2021
Lisa Blocker | Oct 16, 2021

You have to have a referral and it flow in there that's not good at all. It is not safe on the outside it should be a shelter were all of us can go inside .

Do they provide transportation to shelter ?

Star Girl | Oct 16, 2021
Wakeeva Adams | Apr 14, 2022

Are there any openings I’m and Need I need a ride there I need a one-way Greyhound bus ticket If accepted Covid 19 😷

Are dogs allowed

Leah Davis | Oct 16, 2021
Hannah Rowan | Oct 16, 2021

No, animals of any kind even service animals are not allowed

Why are you not answering questions? I work for a social service agency. I receive calls from homeless people who do not meet our criteria for placement in our facility. If I refer someone, how do they fill out the rest of the paperwork?

A Google User | Sep 11, 2021
First Step Homeless Shelter | Sep 11, 2021

This was set up by a former volunteer and is not monitored by the shelter staff. Please visit their website for phone and email contact information at www.firststepshelter.org

Does an individual have to have a referral, or can they come in and fill out the paperwork?

A Google User | Sep 11, 2021
A Google User | Sep 11, 2021

I work for a social service agency, and I get calls all of the time from homeless adults. I do not meet with them in person, so how do I get them to sign a referral form if I fill one out?

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I'd like to ask a question. How can police force people to go to 1 St step ? Against their will? It is a free country.and democracy. People have rights. This sounds like communism . I am sorry but this sounds odd. Just concerned.

Susan Simpson | Sep 11, 2020
Kymber Furtado-Galloway | Sep 11, 2020

My PA, just recommend this place for me, she'll include a "Letter" of referall for me.

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Do you help with housing. I've never had my own apartment or house and I'm going on 28. No good credit and background. Can you help me?

Mark Mark | Sep 11, 2021
Scorpio King | Sep 11, 2021

Go to The Neighborhood Center

Can the shelter take a client's belongings and refuse to return them after forcing them to leave?

Susan Stuckey | Sep 11, 2021
Christina Polovich | Sep 11, 2021

They can take contraband

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Can a non resident receive mail here?

Miss | Sep 11, 2021
Linda sue Wilson | Sep 11, 2021

Yes one can receive mail there

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Are you in need of gently worn worn women’s clothing (2x-3x)?

Michael Hooker | Sep 11, 2021
Louis Diaz | Sep 11, 2021

No thanks though

I have six pairs of new mens size 12 running shoes and about 8 pairs of new calf length socks to give to the shelter or good will . How can I give them to the shelter?

kevin bosse | Sep 11, 2021
Kerrie Swift | Sep 11, 2021

Come in Mon - Fri and drop them off with security.

How old facility?

Terence Gleason | Sep 11, 2021
Jim Spellman | Sep 11, 2021

Facility is relatively new. No appointment needed just show up if you need some help.

Is there any opening s at first step

Susan Simpson | Sep 11, 2021
Wayne Mclean | Sep 11, 2021

First Step told us that they only took people who were refered.

Is this facility open now for the homeless during this virus Crisis? Can they be tested?

Jenifer Perrin | Sep 11, 2020
Nancy Capo | Sep 11, 2020

I have NO idea, I do know you are going to need a referral. Google the shelter get there number and give them a call.

My stepdaughter has an autistic child and will be kicked out of her apt. in a week. Can you help her? She needs work rehabilitation as she has lupus and can't be on her feet.

Kathleen Potter | Sep 11, 2020
Heath S | Sep 11, 2021

Hope Place shelter has excellent, review's for your story. I've heard mom's getting wheels for work etc. Derbyshire rd Daytona beach. Family shelter

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