Gateway West
Information about Gateway West, formerly known as Westside Emergency Housing Center, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Contact Gateway West Shelter
Gateway West Mainline
505-839-9193
Gateway West Case Management
505-767-5891
For information about other local shelter resources, including housing programs, food, shower, and clothing resources call 311.
Men, Women & Couples Welcome
Gateway West, located at 7440 Jim McDowell NW, is the City’s largest shelter and serves an average of 600 people per night, with cold winter nights bringing in more than 700 people. The shelter offers a safe and welcoming environment to men and women experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque.
- Open year-round
- Meals
- A warm bed
- Secure under-bed storage
- Shuttle service is provided daily
- Operated by Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC)
Gateway West Bus Schedule
Updated Jan. 7, 2026
|
Wells Park Area Bus Stops |
Departure from Gateway West |
Return to Gateway West |
|---|---|---|
|
NE Corner of Indian School Rd and 1st St NW |
Sun-Sat: 6 am & 7 am |
Sun-Sat: 3-7 pm (Rolling Pickups) |
|
HopeWorks Day Shelter |
Mon-Fri: 8 am |
Mon-Fri: 3:15 pm |
|
The Rock at Noonday |
Mon- Fri: 8:30 am |
No return service from this stop |
|
First Nations Community Health Source |
Mon-Sat: 6:30 am |
Sun-Sat: 6:30 pm |
|
State Of the Heart Recovery Clinic |
Mon-Sat: 6:30 am |
No return service from this stop |
- Emergency situations: Please call supervisor phone lines listed.
- All times are approximate and may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Big Changes at Gateway West
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC), the regionally-based provider, says they are incorporating their values including prioritizing pathways to housing, and a belief that everyone deserves to live a meaningful life with dignity.
In addition to managing operations at Gateway West, CPLC is beginning to offer case management for residents up to 59 years old.
Sierra Health Care is currently providing case management services to seniors.
