Drop-in center

A drop-in center is a service agency for either the mentally ill, homeless people, teenagers, and other communities that offers a place where people can go to obtain food and other services.

A mental health drop-in center can provide a friendly environment for people who are struggling with mental health symptoms to recover.

Also in another case, a drop-in center as opposed to a homeless shelter usually does not provide a temporary residence; rather, it aims to provide other services to endangered or disadvantaged groups in the community, including the homeless, people with addictions, or teenagers.

Drop-in centers are usually open during the daytime.

Many drop-in centers provide free services, and some offer services for a nominal fee.