Several types of places offer free showers for homeless people.
They welcome people during the day and often offer showers, meals, and social support.
The French Red Cross, Secours Catholique, Emmaus: they offer showers and changing rooms in many cities.
Some municipalities allow access to showers without swimming, sometimes for free upon presentation of documentation.
Associations travel with shower trucks in the streets, especially at night and on weekends.
Laundry is often overlooked. Yet, having clean clothes is essential for maintaining dignity and good health.
The French Red Cross, Secours Populaire, and other charities offer washing machines on their premises.
Municipalities often have a social service department that can fund or arrange access to laundry facilities.
Local initiatives offer free or €1 slots at certain partner laundromats.
Several digital tools can quickly locate available services. Here they are:
