At Suur-Sõjamäe, both a night shelter and a day center are located under one roof. This means that in cold weather, one does not need to go outside. One can read newspapers and watch TV. The night shelter doors open at 7:00 PM. There are 50 places available.
In some rooms, there are mattresses for sleeping, while other rooms have bunk beds. Residents receive a complete bedding set. There are pillows, sheets, blankets, and other necessary items. If someone arrives late, they can get a packet of soup.
The Suur-Sõjamäe shelter has a separate room for women. About seven women stay there. Often, alcohol is the reason why people come to the shelter.
Viktor, who did not want to show his face, said that he has no job or income. That is why he stays at the shelter. He is waiting until he finds a new job.
The Tallinn shelter also hosts people from other countries. For example, there have been citizens from Cameroon, Syria, and Lebanon.
Currently, there are about 30 street homeless people in Tallinn. They do not come to the shelter and spend their nights in stairwells or garages. If needed, everyone can fit in the shelter. It can accommodate up to 65 people.