Housing Resources for Students In Crisis
OFF-CAMPUS
Rachel’s Women’s Center (Day) - Subdivision of Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
759 Eighth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 696-0873
- Women can come in and fill out an intake form for services
- Opens at 7:00 a.m. and women are able to get coffee, lunch, have mail delivered, and use the showers
- There is a resource specialist, recovery specialist, psychiatrist, and social worker available for women’s needs
- Different programs are offered, such as drug and alcohol information classes
Rachel’s Night Shelter - Subdivision of Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
759 Eighth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 696-0873
- Short-term or mid-term emergency shelter for homeless women in San Diego
- Must be 18 years and older.
- Will accept women with alcohol or drug problems as long as they are sober
- Does NOT accept males, couples, children, emancipated minors or persons in wheelchairs
- 35 cots are available on a daily basis
- Ladies can call at 11:30am to see if there’s a bed available for the night
- At 1:00pm they hold an orientation and whoever is the most qualified will be able to stay the night (based upon availability)
La Posada for Men - Subdivision of Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
2478 Impala Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 929-2322
- Short term housing for men who are homeless, unemployed, or collecting assistance
- Must be 18 years and older
- First-come first-serve basis and the first night is a trial to determine whether it is a good fit for the individual
- 2-month program (not guaranteed)
- Zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs (non-prescription) and they perform routine drug tests
- Monitor and make sure the individuals are looking for work and/or housing, as well as saving money
- Cannot be a prior sexual offender and must be a minimum of three weeks sober before entering the program
- Select individuals who are disabled, have health problems, or mental issues are required to take their medication as directed
1527 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 442-0457
- Faith-based organization
- Temporary but affordable housing that includes opportunities for meals and social services at no additional cost.
- Able to house these individuals and families for up to 28 days at a time
- Christ-centered program, including bible studies. Individuals participating in these programs are not required to attend any of the Christ-centered classes, but are welcome to do so.
(619) 692-0727
Maternity Shelter (619) 906-4401
FSS City Heights (619) 229-3660
FSS El Cajon (619) 401-8375
- Maternity Shelter: Provides safe, secure and supportive housing with intensive case management services for pregnant and parenting young women between 18-24 years old, and their dependent children. Services provided include, stable housing, evidence-based parenting skills, mental health counseling. self-sufficiency training, job training resources, nutrition/health education. Waiting list is currently closed.
- Family Self-Sufficiency: Emergency food and shelter, nutrition education, benefits application assistance, workforce development support and free tax consultation, education and preparation for families.
(619) 786-2809
- Interim Housing: a 30-90 day program with the goal of preparing individuals who are homeless, chronically homeless, and/or deemed vulnerable or at risk on the streets for permanent housing.
- Accommodates 150 people at one time
- There are over three dozen services provided, including mental health, legal-aid, and creative writing.
- Permanent supportive housing: provides eligible tenants with an affordable studio apartment unit coupled with supportive services designed to address the causes of an individuals previous homelessness.
- 73 permanent studio units, and each resident is assigned to a case manager who assists them in accessing on-site services based on their needs.
- Apartments are subsidized with housing vouchers from the San Diego Housing Commission, with case management provided by PATH.
- Priority is given to individuals who are chronically homeless and disabled in downtown San Diego
(619) 231-9400
- Apply online and you will be placed on the waiting list for housing assistance (Section 8 voucher). The waiting list is approximately 8-10 years.
3255 Wing Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Take Wing (619) 221-8600
Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP-Plus) (619) 521-2250
Take Wing:
- Serves youth ages 18-24 who have aged out of foster care and who were in foster care in San Diego on or after their 16th birthday and are currently at risk for homelessness
- Allowed up to 24 cumulative months of service.
- Community youth/TLP: serves youth ages 16-21 and who are homeless
- 16 and 17 year olds must be legally emancipated
- Allowed up to 18 months of service
- The 2 categories provide multiple services, such as case management, job readiness, community meetings and activities
Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP-Plus):
- Programs available to emancipated/former foster youth
- Youth may be either single or parenting
- Comprised of approximately 60 apartments located in various neighborhoods throughout San Diego County
- Safe and stable housing with reduced rent
- THP-Plus provides various services, including care management, educational advocacy and support, and 24-hour crisis intervention and support
(619) 819-1845
Email Karen Keith, Emergency Services Director
- Overnight emergency shelter for single women and their children
- Provides a secure place to sleep, hot meals, clothing, hygiene products, and warm showers
- Since it is an overnight shelter, everyone needs to be off the property by 7:00am and check-in time does not begin until 5:30pm
- Women can stay with their children for up to 30 consecutive days
3909 Centre Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 692-2077
Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Affordable, supportive housing for youth between 18-24 years old
- Must be homeless, meet low-income requirements, and must have qualifying disability (mental health, chronic subs. abuse or HIV/AIDS)
- Eligibility is based on the applicant’s current need, apartment availability and the application process
2320 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 699-2213 ext. 2214
- Housing, support, and case management for those who are “situationally homeless”
1012 C Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-0355
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- 120-day program with 150 beds of transitional housing, case management, counseling, and employment assistance, for homeless families to overcome trauma and transition into independent living.