Homeless Shelters AI Receptionist | 24/7 Intake & Bed Assignment | Frontdesk

HOMELESS SHELTERS
AI RECEPTIONIST
NEVER MISS A CALL

Every missed call is someone left without help. Every unanswered line is a bed left empty. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, manages bed assignments, handles intake inquiries, and coordinates services—all while your staff focuses on care.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Homeless Shelters

Incoming Call...

Client

"Hi, I need emergency shelter tonight. Do you have any beds available?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes, we have beds available in our emergency housing. I can help you with intake. Can you come by tonight at 7 PM?"

✓ Bed Assigned • Intake Scheduled

The Problem

HOMELESS SHELTERS
CAN'T ANSWER EVERY CRISIS CALL

People in crisis call at all hours, walk-ins arrive during emergencies, and your staff is stretched beyond capacity. Lives depend on immediate response, but you can't be everywhere at once.

Crisis Calls Go Unanswered After Hours

Someone in desperate need calls at 2 AM looking for a bed. They get voicemail or a busy signal. By morning, they've either found another shelter or worse—they've given up trying. Every missed call is someone you couldn't help.

The Cost
60% of calls
Happen outside business hours

Your Staff Is Overwhelmed by Intake Calls

While you're helping a client with intake paperwork, five more calls come in. Bed availability questions, service inquiries, crisis situations—your team can't handle it all. Clients in need get frustrated waiting, and critical calls get dropped.

The Cost
100+ calls/day
Per intake coordinator

Clients No-Show and Beds Stay Empty

You reserve a bed for someone who confirmed they're coming. They never arrive. You try calling back, but they don't answer. Meanwhile, you turned away three others because you thought the bed was taken. Empty beds mean wasted resources and people left without shelter.

The Cost
40% no-show
Rate for bed assignments
24/7
Crisis calls need immediate answers
70%
Of inquiries are bed availability questions
15 beds
Average empty each night due to no-shows

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first call to bed assignment

24/7 Intake Chat

Clients reach out at any hour seeking help. Frontdesk Chat responds instantly, screens for eligibility, checks bed availability, and schedules intake appointments—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically collects emergency status, family size, and special needs
  • Checks real-time bed availability across all facilities
  • Books intake appointments directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"I need a place to stay tonight. Do you have beds available?"
AI
"Yes, we have beds available. Are you by yourself or with family members?"
"Just me. Can I come in today?"
Intake Scheduled ✓
Today, March 9 • 3:00 PM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Caller: "I need to speak with a case manager about my housing application..."
AI: "I can help with that. Let me pull up your file. What's your name?"
✓ Case Manager Notified

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—bed availability inquiries, case manager requests, emergency assistance needs. The AI understands context, creates support tickets, schedules appointments, and escalates to staff only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates support tickets and case notes automatically
  • Recognizes clients from CRM and references past interactions

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When clients miss intake appointments, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, understands their situation, and books a new appointment—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects missed appointments and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules appointments and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for your intake appointment yesterday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do tomorrow afternoon instead?"
✓ Appointment Rescheduled
Thursday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Alex Johnson
Accommodation Need
Single Bed • Emergency Shelter
Special Needs
Medical Follow-up Required
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Intake Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, intake appointment, case note—automatically creates and updates client profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every client and their journey.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from first contact to housing placement
  • Syncs with calendar, case notes, and all systems

Client Journey Automation

Orchestrate the entire client journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, appointment reminders, and check-in sequences based on behavior and program milestones.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and check-in sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and wellness check sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-intake welcome message sent
Appointment reminder SMS scheduled
Post-intake check-in ready
Program enrollment form queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Intake Email
"Hi Alex! Your intake appointment is confirmed. Here's what to bring and expect..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your appointment tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-intake confirmations, appointment reminders, program updates, and check-in sequences—all orchestrated by Client Journey Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on client journey
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Client Journey Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart intake and program enrollment forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide clients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for case assignment and program placement workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, contact info, needs assessment)
  • AI-guided completion for medical history and emergency contacts
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Intake Application
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Contact Info, Needs (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Medical History
→ Emergency Contact Information
What Happens Next
Case manager is notified and bed assignment begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR HOMELESS SHELTERS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your shelter operations. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, managing bed assignments, handling intake requests. They work together 24/7 to help more individuals in crisis faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Crisis Line
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no busy signals, no missed emergencies. Handles shelter inquiries, checks bed availability, and creates intake requests automatically. Provides crisis support information 24/7.

Crisis Calls Bed Availability Intake Requests
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Support
Always Online

Assists individuals seeking shelter, shows bed availability and shelter requirements, answers questions about services and intake process instantly. Provides resource information and captures contact details—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Intake Support Bed Search Instant Answers
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Email Teammate

Email Communication Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized intake confirmations, check-in reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with case management to send resource information and program updates at the right time to keep clients engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Intake Form Teammate

Intake Assistant
Client Intake Forms

Pre-fills intake forms from CRM data. Guides individuals through personal information, emergency contacts, and service needs verification. Triggers case management workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
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Outreach Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to clients at the right time. Makes wellness check calls to residents, sends personalized SMS reminders for appointments, and emails program information. Coordinates all outbound channels to maintain client engagement and provide support.

Wellness Calls SMS Reminders Resource Emails
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SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with individuals seeking shelter and current residents. Sends intake confirmations, appointment reminders, and answers questions about available beds and services via text—98% open rate.

Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about available beds and services. Click, talk, get answers about shelter capacity, eligibility requirements, and programs—no typing required. Perfect for individuals in crisis using mobile devices.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
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CRM Sync Teammate

Case Management Sync
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every client interaction. All your AI agents feed client data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by shelter location, bed status, and case notes.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Request Teammate

Auto Request Creator
Auto-Created

Residents don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes facility issues (broken heater, needed supplies, medical concerns, etc.), creates service requests, triages by urgency, and notifies the right staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a client expressed distress, if a facility issue was reported, if an emergency bed was requested—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one individual from crisis call to stable housing—see how every system works together

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01
2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM in crisis. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call, no one left waiting in their darkest moment.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello, this is Hope Haven Shelter. You're safe here. How can I help you tonight?"
Alex: "I... I don't have anywhere to sleep tonight. Do you have any beds available?"
AI: "Yes, we have emergency beds available tonight. You can come in right now. Our address is 412 Maple Street. Is there anything else you need?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Needs
Emergency bed
Status
Immediate need
Intake Date
March 9, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, immediate needs, situation details. Saved to your homeless shelter CRM automatically—no forms, no typing, no interrupting someone in crisis.

03
2:18 AM

BED 14
IS RESERVED

Alex says "I'm coming now." The AI checks your shelter bed availability, finds Bed 14 in the emergency wing, and reserves it. Instant confirmation—no waiting, no callbacks.

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Emergency Bed Assignment
Alex Chen • Saturday, March 9 • Bed 14
Automation Sequence
1
Bed Reserved
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Intake Packet Prepared
Documentation ready for arrival
3
Staff Notified
Night team alerted of incoming client
4
Follow-Up Scheduled
Morning check-in queued for 9 AM
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the bed is reserved, the system springs into action. Staff notifications, intake documentation, wellness check-ins, and resource information—all happening automatically. Your team is ready when Alex arrives.

Messages
2 New
Welcome Information
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your bed is ready at 412 Maple Street. Here's what to bring and what to expect when you arrive..."
Morning Check-In
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Good morning! We'll connect at 9 AM to discuss case management services and housing resources..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a welcome message from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads directions, shelter rules, and what to bring. Meanwhile, a morning check-in is already scheduled. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE NEVER
ARRIVED

Saturday morning, Alex is still at the bus station. She couldn't make it last night. Your staff sees the empty bed in your shelter management system and marks her as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • Intake expected
AC
Alex Chen
Bed 14 - Emergency
❌ Did not check in
Status updated in CRM
→ Outreach sequence triggered
Outreach Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original conversation + client profile ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her emergency situation, her immediate needs. Outreach calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up messages are queued. The entire re-engagement process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally in a safe spot—just got to a friend's place. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we didn't see you Saturday. Would you like to come in tonight?" Alex says yes, and a new bed is reserved automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we didn't see you Saturday night. Are you safe? Would you like to come in tonight?"
Alex: "Yes, I can come tonight. Thank you for calling back."
Bed Re-Assigned
Monday, March 11 • Bed 22 • 7:00 PM check-in
09
Monday, 7:15 PM

SHE CHECKS
IN SAFELY

Alex arrives at the shelter. Your staff completes the intake. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: welcome orientation scheduled, case manager assignment queued, and resource information sent. All happening automatically—your team focuses on Alex, not paperwork.

INTAKE COMPLETE
Monday, March 11 • 7:00 PM
Bed 22 • Emergency Wing
Alex Chen
Client services sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Case Management Intake • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Tuesday, 9:30 AM

HER PHONE BUZZES
NEXT MORNING

Alex wakes up at the shelter. Her phone buzzes. It's a case management form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, contact info, and bed assignment. The AI guides her through housing history and service needs right on her phone. When she submits it, your case manager is immediately notified. The support process begins automatically—all without staff chasing paperwork.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Current resident • Case management active
AI
"Hi Alex! I see you're settled in Bed 22. How can I help you today?"
Alex
"When is my appointment with the case manager?"
12
Thursday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is getting settled, thinking about next steps. She has a question about her case manager appointment. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers she's in Bed 22 and has case management scheduled, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
May 15, 2024

ALEX MOVES
TO HOUSING

After two months of case management and support, Alex transitions to permanent supportive housing. The system automatically sends move-out documentation, housing resources, and follow-up check-in schedules. Alex is on the path to stability.

HOUSED SUCCESSFULLY
Transitional housing secured
14
June 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex just moved into her new place. She has questions: "How do I get food assistance?" "What about job training programs?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the resource information she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through handouts.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! How do I apply for food assistance?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Here's the food bank info: [link]. You can visit Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM..."
Alex
"What about job training programs?"
AI
"Great question! Here are three programs: [links]. Your case manager can also help you enroll. Welcome to your new home!"
15
June 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

SHE NEEDS
HELP AGAIN

Alex is struggling with her new landlord. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a support ticket, and connects her with the advocacy team for Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or navigate voicemail. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
SUPPORT TICKET CREATED
Housing Advocacy Need
Scheduled: Monday, 9:00 AM with advocacy team
17
July 5, 2024

FREE HEALTH
CLINIC SATURDAY

There's a free health clinic this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—text or email, your choice. The system sends resource announcements, community events, program updates, and check-in reminders. Clients stay informed and connected without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Community Resources
Sent to All Clients
EVENT
Free Health Clinic
Saturday, July 10 • 10:00 AM • Community Center
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Job Training Program
Enrollment opens next week!
REMINDER
Monthly Check-In
Your case manager will call this Friday
✓ All clients notified
No manual sending required
STABLE HOUSING ACHIEVED
March 15, 2025
Alex Chen
1 year housed • Active case management
✓ Housing stability milestone
From emergency shelter to permanent housing
Why it worked
"I never felt alone. Someone was always there to answer my questions, day or night. That made all the difference."
18
March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE'S THRIVING

A year later, Alex is stable in permanent housing. She had consistent support—questions were answered instantly, resources were always available, and she felt connected to services. The same AI that helped her find shelter at 2 AM kept her supported through every step. That's the full journey: crisis call to emergency shelter to stable housing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your shelter

Can it handle after-hours crisis calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, assesses client needs, checks bed availability, and coordinates intake—all while your staff sleeps. No more missed calls from individuals in crisis at 2 AM.

How does it handle client service requests? +

The AI creates service tickets automatically, collects all details (bed location, request description, urgency), and routes them to your case management team. Emergency situations can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce intake appointment no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation calls and reminder texts before intake appointments. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed intakes.

Can it schedule intakes directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and schedules intake appointments instantly—no back-and-forth phone calls needed.

How does the intake assessment work? +

After initial contact, clients automatically receive a screening questionnaire that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through needs assessment and eligibility verification. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including HMIS platforms, Clarity, ServicePoint, and others. All data syncs automatically—clients, intakes, bed assignments, and service requests.

Can it handle multiple facilities or shelter networks? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your facilities, bed availability, program eligibility, and services offered. It can route calls based on location, handle network-wide inquiries, and manage multiple shelters simultaneously.

What about crisis situations and emergencies? +

The AI handles crisis calls 24/7, assesses client safety, and can coordinate with emergency services or on-site staff. For immediate safety concerns, it immediately escalates to your crisis response team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your facility size and call volume. Most shelters see ROI within the first month from reduced missed intakes and increased client engagement. Contact us for a custom quote.

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Stop missing calls at 2 AM. Start helping clients while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."