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This page provides an overview of the shelter services available to asylum seekers and homeless individuals in Brussels. These services aim to provide emergency accommodation, social support, and pathways to stability

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A large group of people is participating in a protest, holding banners and flags. The banner displays messages in Arabic and English, including 'No to killing children, women, and civilians.' The scene is set on a street beside a large building under renovation. Participants appear engaged and are waving various flags.
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A yellow donation bin for clothes and shoes is situated on a city sidewalk, covered with graffiti. The bin is labeled with the names of several organizations, along with instructions for use. Surrounding the bin are some buildings, a road with vehicles, a streetlight, and a metal fence.
Transition Period

Refugees are required to leave reception centers within four months of gaining refugee status.

Right to Shelter

Every asylum seeker in Brussels is entitled to shelter during their temporary status, managed by Fedasil.

Urgency Shelters

Foyer Georges Motte

  • Contact: 02/512.17.92

  • • Eligibility: Men aged 18-64 years.

  • • Access: First-come, first-serve daily at 16:00.

  • • Address: Bd d'Ypres 24, 1000 Bruxelles.

  • • Cost: 2/3 of income, max €24.95/day (€761.12/month).

Pierre d’Angle

  • • Contact: 02.513.38.01

  • • Eligibility: Open to all homeless individuals.

  • • Access: Call Monday at 10:00 for a weekly bed; daily emergencies at 21:30.

  • • Address: Rue Terre-Neuve 153, 1000 Bruxelles.

Samusocial

  • • Contact: 0800/99.340 (Emergency: 02.342.04.42).

  • • Eligibility: Emergency accommodation for men, women, and families.

  • • Access: Call daily at 14:00.

  • • Address: Boulevard Pointcaré 66/68, 1070 Anderlecht.

Home Baudouin

  • • Contact: 02/512.64.95

  • • Eligibility: Single men aged 18+.

  • • Access: 24/7 emergency admission if available.

  • • Address: Rue de la Violette 24, 1000 Bruxelles.

  • • Cost: 2/3 of income, max €26.67/day.

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Shelters for Single Men

Foyer Bodeghem / Armée du Salut

  • Contact: 02/512.17.92

  • • Eligibility: Single homeless men aged 21+.

  • • Access: Monday-Sunday, 8:00–22:00.

  • • Address: Rue Bodeghem 27, 1000 Bruxelles.

  • • Cost: €17/day.

@HOME 18-24

  • • Contact: 02/538.64.77

  • • Eligibility: Men aged 18-24.

  • • Access: Preliminary interview required; decision within 24 hours.

  • • Cost: €20–24/day..

L’Ilot - Maison d’accueil Le 38

  • • Contact: 02/217.68.44

  • • Eligibility: Single men aged 18+, 30% reserved for undocumented individuals.

  • • Access: Preliminary interview required; decision within 24 hours.

  • • Cost: 2/3 of income, max €25.36/day.

Maison d'accueil Prévôt

  • • Contact: 02/541.13.96

  • • Eligibility: Men aged 20-60 with valid ID.

  • • Access: Monday-Sunday, 8:00–22:00.

  • • Address: Rue du Prévôt 30-32, 1050 Bruxelles.

  • • Cost: €20/day.

Shelters for Women

Accueil Montfort

  • • Contact: 02/426.87.12

  • • Eligibility: Women aged 18+ overcoming precarious situations.

  • • Access: Max stay 2 years.

  • • Cost: €22/day (community), €16/day (individual flats).

Chèvrefeuille

  • • Contact: 02/648.17.78

  • • Eligibility: Pregnant women/mothers with children under 7.

  • • Access: Two interviews before admission preferred; emergency sheltering possible.

  • • Cost: 2/3 of income.

Maison d'accueil Porte Ouverte / Onthaaltehuis Open Deur

  • Contact: 02/513.01.08

  • • Eligibility: Women aged 18 and over with/without children

  • • Access: Preliminary conversation required; decision given the same day

  • • Other Services: Psychosocial support, assistance with finding housing, support for women who are victims of domestic violence

  • • Address: Rue du Boulet 30, 1000 Bruxelles

Maison de la Mère et l'Enfant - Armée du Salut

  • • Contact: 02/537.47.97

  • • Eligibility: Single women and families.

  • • Access: Accommodation requests via phone, Monday-Friday.

  • • Cost: 1/3 of income.

  • • Contact: 02/376.17.01

  • • Eligibility: Mothers and children (0-6), pregnant minors.

  • • Access: Monday-Friday, 9:00–17:00.

  • • Address: Chaussée de Drogenbos 225, 1180 Uccle.

  • • Cost: 2/3 of income.

Le Chant d’Oiseau- Maison d’accueil pour femmes avec enfants

  • • Contact: 02/660.36.61

  • • Eligibility: Pregnant women or women with children (no boys over 12 years old); pregnant minors or minors with children.

  • • Access: Preliminary interview required.

Talita

  • Contact: 02/262.23.78

  • • Eligibility: Women with/without children (boys under 12 only).

  • • Access: Monday-Friday, 9:00–17:00.

  • • Address: Cité du Sureau 3, 1000 Bruxelles.

  • • Cost: €20/day for adults, €12.50/child.

Maison d'accueil Escale / Onderweg

Mixed Shelters (Men, Women, Families)

CAW Brussel - Albatros

  • Contact: 02/486.45.03

  • Eligibility: Mixed public from 18 years old, including families and pets.

  • Cost: €29.87/day (adults), €18.37/day (children under 12).

Source – La Rive

  • • Contact: 02/648.17.78

  • • Eligibility: Pregnant women/mothers with children under 7.

  • • Access: Two interviews before admission preferred; emergency sheltering possible.

  • • Cost: 2/3 of income.

Le Relais / De Relais

Maison Communautaire Lazare

  • • Contact: +32 456 61 41 61

  • • Eligibility: Men and women aged 18+ in legal residence.

  • • Access: Solidarity housing, weekly shared meals.

  • • Address: Rue Charles de Buck 30, 1040 Etterbeek.

Les Trois Pommiers

  • • Contact: 02/421.32.80

  • • Eligibility: Adults with/without children; legal residence required.

  • • Address: Rue Vandenboogaerde 64, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. • Cost: 2/3 of income.

  • • Contact: 02/649.73.01

  • • Eligibility: Priority for pregnant women and families.

  • • Address: Avenue des Casernes 41, 1040 Etterbeek.

  • • Cost: 1/3 of income.

Specialized Shelters

Maison Parenté

  • • Contact: 02/898.37.05

  • • Eligibility: Single-parent families, 9-month stay.

  • • Address: Rue Charles Parenté 28, 1070 Anderlecht.

  • • Cost: 1/3 of income.

Pag-Asa

  • Contact: 02/511.64.64

  • • Eligibility: Victims of human trafficking.

  • • Services: Administrative, legal, psychosocial, housing assistance

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CIG Vogelzang

  • • Contact: 02/660.58.70

  • • Eligibility: Families needing support, pregnant women, or women with children (at least one under 6). For Dutch-speaking individuals or those seeking Dutch-language support.

  • • Cost: 25% of minimum income entitlement.

  • • Address: Vogelzanglaan 44, 1150 Brussels

Le Refuge Bruxelles

  • Address: Rue Stephenson 96, 1000 Bruxelles

  • • Contact: 02/215.89.90 • Eligibility: Drug users (people with drug or alcohol addiction)

  • • Services: Psychosocial support, harm reduction, meals, showers

  • • Access: Must arrive before 12:00; new arrivals must go through the social center

  • • Contact: +32 2 880 68 69

  • • Eligibility: Young people (18–25) facing discrimination or family exclusion due to sexual orientation or gender identity. Must not have addictions or medical issues incompatible with community life.

  • • Access: Urgent requests via Facebook Messenger.

  • • Accommodation: Maximum stay of 3 months

CPVCF

  • • Contact: 02/539.27.44 (Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00) • Eligibility: Victims of domestic or family violence and their loved ones.

  • • Services: Telephone support, reception, administrative/social assistance, individual discussions.

Les Foyers d'Accueil / Haard en Vrede

  • • Contact: 02/770.06.38

  • • Eligibility: Large families (min. 3 children), legally resident or in process of regularization.

  • • Services: Preliminary interview, domiciliation. • Cost: 2/3 of integration income + CPAS request.

  • • Address: Avenue Roger Vandendriessche 34, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

Yemaya

  • • Contact: 02/455.18.70

  • • Eligibility: Women facing domestic violence.

  • • Address: Rue Marcqstraat 25, 1000 Bruxelles.

This organization truly helped me find my footing in Belgium. Grateful for their support and guidance!

Ali Ahmed

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A group of people are gathered indoors, mostly seated at tables covered with white cloths. An older woman dressed in white is standing with her arms raised, surrounded by others who are listening or engaging with each other. The setting has wooden paneling on the walls and a gray floor, suggesting a community event or gathering.
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