CAMBA began operating the Park Slope Women’s Shelter in 1996. CAMBA operates this homeless shelter for 70 (approximately 175 annually) mentally-ill substance-abusing women at the Park Slope Armory in Brooklyn. The supportive, structured and therapeutic facility provides temporary housing, nutritious meals and comprehensive services and assistance. The Park Slope Women’s Shelter enables mentally-ill and often substance-abusing women to stabilize their condition and move toward permanent and/or supported housing. Meals and onsite medical and psychiatric services are provided.