Tehran Municipality has identified the significant needs of homeless individuals and has initiated the establishment and activation of 15 shelters. These centers are designed as safe havens during the cold winter season for people who are deprived of shelter due to various circumstances.
Background and Importance of Shelters
The process of hosting homeless individuals in Tehran has been on the agenda of the municipality for years. As winter begins, concerns about the fate of those living on the streets and in public spaces increase. In this regard, Tehran Municipality has always strived to improve the quality of services in shelters to provide better conditions for these individuals.
Addresses of Active Shelters in Tehran
This year, all 15 fixed shelters of Tehran Municipality are ready to host individuals who have become homeless for various reasons. These shelters are located in different parts of Tehran and are separately designed for men and women. In summary, the addresses of the fixed shelters of Tehran Municipality are as follows:
- Region 1 Shelter (for men): Army Highway, Azgol Street.
- Region 3 Shelter (for men): Dehvanak, before Seoul Street.
- Region 4 Shelter (for men): Martyr Zeynaldin Highway, Vafadar Street towards Hakimieh.
- Region 5 Shelter (for men): Northwest corner of Azadi Square, beginning of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, next to the bus terminal entrance.
- Region 6 Shelter (for men): Hakim Highway East to West, after Resalat Tunnel.
- Region 8 Shelter (for women): Shahid Madani Street, after Fadak Metro, at the corner of Alam next to Abadi, No. 1305.
- Region 9 Shelter (for men): Fath Highway, after the Pasteurized Milk Bridge.
- Region 11 Shelter (for men): Shelter No. 1: Red Crescent Street, before Razi Square / Shelter No. 2: Southern Worker Street, before Farabi Hospital.
- Region 12 Shelter (for men and women): Shelter No. 1: 17 Shahrivar Street North to South before Ahang Bridge, after the health center / Shelter No. 2: 17 Shahrivar Street at the corner of Pishahang Alley No. 1020.
- Region 14 Shelter (for men): Imam Ali Highway, Pasdar Ghomnam Street.
- Region 17 Shelter (for men): Baharan Square, end of Radmardaan Boulevard.
- Region 18 Shelter (for men): Saidi Highway, after Nematabad Metro Station.
- Region 19 Shelter (for men): Azadegan Highway East to West, exit of Kazemi Highway.
- Region 20 Shelter (for men): Shahr-e Rey, Fadaiyan Islam Street.
- Region 22 Shelter (for women): Tehran-Karaj Highway, kilometer 14.
These shelters operate with the aim of ensuring safety and comfort for the homeless during the cold seasons of the year. Tehran Municipality is continuously evaluating and improving the services of these centers to provide a greater sense of security and comfort to those in need.
