Shepherd’s Cove in Capitol Heights, Maryland

About Shepherd’s Cove

Located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, Shepherd’s Cove is an emergency shelter and supportive service provider operated by United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP). There are over 100 emergency beds at this shelter.

While primarily a housing crisis facility, the center offers a continuum of care that includes case management and substance abuse counseling for women and children. Their mission focuses on treating the whole person by addressing homelessness, poverty and health needs to promote long-term self-sufficiency.

Why People Choose Shepherd’s Cove

Key features of this Prince George’s County facility include:

• Emergency housing: Provides safe, immediate shelter for women and moms with kids for up to 120 days for women facing homelessness and crisis.
• Substance use support: Offers onsite substance abuse counseling and referrals to external clinical mental health services.
• Holistic case management: Connects residents to permanent housing, medical care, government benefits, and employment readiness programs throughout the UCAP network.
• Child-focused services: Includes daycare for infants, preschool education, and after-school programming to support parenting mothers with kids ages 5-12.
• Essential amenities: Residents receive three balanced meals daily, hygiene items, transportation and access to laundry facilities.
• Cost of care: Services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals as a non-profit community resource.

Accessing Support Services

Admission to the facility generally requires a referral or contact through the Prince George’s County Crisis Hotline. Upon entry, case managers work with individuals to assess their immediate needs, verify eligibility and coordinate appropriate referrals for housing, medical, or behavioral health support. Staff are available around the clock to assist families in transitioning from crisis to stability.