Where homeless people can sleep in winter: Bishkek mayor's office names shelter addresses

Bishkek has prepared winter shelters for homeless people and women with children facing difficult life situations. They operate in the Oktyabrsky, Leninsky and Pervomaysky districts of the capital, the mayor's office reports.

Oktyabrsky district: temporary shelter for 80 people

Starting November 2026, a temporary shelter operates in the Oktyabrsky district at: 12th microdistrict, A. Tokombaev Street, 1a.

It is designed for 80 people and will accept those in need until April 1, 2027.

Leninsky district: shelter for women with children

In the Leninsky district, a shelter for women with children facing difficult life situations operates on the basis of the Center of Mercy public foundation.

The institution is located at: Trudovaya Street, 10. It is designed for 40 people.

Temporary housing, one-time hot meals and social assistance are provided here.

Pervomaysky district: Kolomto shelter

In the Pervomaysky district, the Kolomto municipal institution operates on a permanent basis at: Zhibek Zholu Avenue, 413.

The shelter is designed for 70 people, however, from 70 to 100 people receive overnight lodging and one-time meals here daily.

Kolomto also conducts medical examinations, including fluorography and blood tests for RV and HIV, as well as primary sanitary treatment.

How to get help

People who need a place to sleep and assistance can apply to the shelters on their own.

If necessary, those in need are also delivered there by patrol police officers and ambulance crews.

People who need a place to sleep and assistance can apply to the shelters on their own. If necessary, they are also delivered there by patrol police officers and ambulance crews.