Homeless Shelters in Sacramento County Updated August 26, 2013

Homeless Shelters and Services for Women-Families-Senior-Children and Youth-Mental healthMen-AIDS/HIV-Native American- Pregnant-Veterans-Winter Shelter-Students and Services.
EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR WOMEN Next Move - Women's Ph. (916) 455-0415 30-day homeless shelter for women. Additional resource assistance and potential transitional living along with C.P.S. housing referral assistance. Phone screening is required and call-in each day until you receive a bed space. Waiting list. St. John's Shelter for Women and Children 4410 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826 Ph. (916) 453-1482 - Call anytime for a screening. Homeless shelter for women or women with children 14 and under. Intakes are conducted by phone. Waiting list. Salvation Army 200 North B Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 442-0331 x0 Homeless shelter for individual women. You must be at their B street lobby at 1:00 p.m. for placement onto their waiting list. Offers a 30 to 60 day homeless shelter assisting in employment and housing independence. HOMELESS FAMILY HOUSING St. John's Shelter for Women and Children 4410 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826 Ph. (916) 453-1482 - Call anytime for a screening. Homeless Shelter for mom's with children or single women for up to 90 days. Boys cannot be older than 14. Waiting list. Next Move - Family 4516 Parker Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820 Ph. (916) 455-2160 - 24 hours Homeless shelter for mom's with children, families, dads with children program. There is a waiting list and they do not accept walk-ins. Family Promise of Sacramento 312 N 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 443-3107 Call Mon. Fri. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Homeless Shelter for families, men and women with children. There is a waiting list/intakes are conducted by telephone. Very long waiting list. Family Center VOA Homeless Shelter for men and women with children birth - 17 age groups. Intakes are conducted at Mary House 1321 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Be at Mary House on Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. to sign up on the waiting list. Acres of Hope PO Box 40, Applegate, CA 95703 Ph. (530) 878-8030 Fax: (530) 878-8009 Acres of Hope are a long-term housing program for homeless women with children. Very Long Waiting list. SHELTER FOR SENIORS VOA Ph. (916) 583-4610 Emergency shelter for seniors experiencing abuse or neglect.

EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Sacramento Crisis Nurseries 24 hour Emergency Shelter for children only. 4533 Pasadena Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821 Ph. (916) 679-3600 South - 6699 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831 Ph. (916) 394-2000 Eight overnight beds for children up to age 6. Pre-school and additional referral services for residents and their families. Diogenes Youth Services 9719 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95827 Ph. (916) 363-0128 - Shelter Hotline 1-800-339-7177/TDD Ph. (916) 363-0063-24 hours, TTY - Ph. (916) 369-5447 - Office Sacramento Emergency shelter for youth 12 to 17 age group. Transitional living 16 to 21 age group. Wind Youth Shelter Shelter: 300 Ahern Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 561-2424 Administration Ph. (916) 443-8333 Center Day center and 16 bed shelter for homeless or at risk adolescents. Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Closed Sunday. Drop in Center: 1400 North C Street, Sacramento CA 95814 Ph. (916) 443-8333 Mon. Fri. 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Drop in center, counselors to talk with are available. HOMELESS SHELTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Carols Place Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 441-0123 - Administration A short-term (60 day) housing program for adults who are experiencing homelessness and have a psychiatric/mental health disability. Intake through ACCESS, Guest House or call the administrative number. Sister Nora's Place Ph. (916) 669-7000 Long-term homeless shelter for women with a history trauma and serious mental and physical illness. Turning Point - Pathways to Success After Homelessness 601 North Market Blvd. #350, Sacramento, CA 95835 Ph. (916) 283-8280 Provides emergency housing resource assistance including case management and mental health counseling support for individuals and families receiving mental health assistance. You must go through ACCESS to enter - Ph. (916) 875-9980 or (888) 881-4881 Toll Free Mon. Fri. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN Union Gospel Mission VOA 400 North Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 447-3268 Provides a seven 7-night stay for single men. Be there at the black metal gate by 5:30 p.m. for a first come/first serve basis. You can have 7 nights in, then stay out for three nights, and come back for 7 more days. Preference usually given to "first timers" or new people. Photo ID required. May us photo card from TB testing and one from Francis House. Salvation Army 200 North B Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 442-0331 x0 Emergency shelter provided for single men or women only. You must be at their B street lobby at 1:00 p.m. for placement onto the waiting list. Offers a 30 to 60 day shelter assisting in employment and housing independence. Adult Shelter VOA 1400 North A Street, Building B, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 448-5507 You must show up the first time to have your name placed on the waiting list. Check in each day 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Intake is at 1:00 p.m. Call in each day for check-in after your name is on the list. When your name is close to the top, then show up or if you call in the staff will tell you to show up if you may receive a bed space.

EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR AIDS/HIV Open Arms Contact: Ph. (916) 451-1765 Emergency shelter and permanent housing for individuals diagnosed with AIDS/HIV with a referral from Breaking Barriers. HOMELESS SHELTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN California Indian Manpower Consortium 738 North Market Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95834 Ph. (916) 564-4053 Offers homeless shelter services for low-income Native Americans. Hours are Mon. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR PREGNANT-VETERANS-WINTER SHELTER AND STUDENTS. Chicks in Crisis Ph. (888) 208-8086 2251 Florin Road, Suite 154 in Sacramento, CA Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7751 Timberlake Way, Suite 230 in Sacramento, CA office Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE diapers, formula, baby wipes, baby and professional clothes. Referrals to housing for pregnant mom's and teens. VAs National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) to speak to a trained VA responder. Employment-Safe Housing-Health Care-Mental Health-Referrals. The Sacramento Stand Down Association Ph. (916) 646-6004 Winter Sanctuary 1331 Garden Highway, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833 Ph. (916) 577-9770 Winter shelter program for homeless men and women provided by VOA and Sacramento Steps Forward and members of the faith-based community. Typically the shelter begins during in November until March. Call the number to find exact time and location for intake. Safe Ground Mailing address: P.O. Box 1644, Sacramento, CA 95812 Ph. (916) 893-0736 Safe Ground is NOT an emergency shelter. If you want to find other temporary shelter options, such as a tent city or just speak to someone that understands your need to find shelter, food, and homeless assistance then please call. Project TEACH P.O. Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826-9003 Ph. (916) 228-3904 or (916) 228-2392 FREE help to keep your child in school. Transportation, school supplies, other needed assistance. Keeps homeless families connected with school. Includes assisting unaccompanied youth in staying in school. Services all County of Sacramento school districts. San Juan Unified School District San Juan High School East Area 7551 Greenback Lane, Room C-1, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Ph. (916) 971-7045 Encina High School West Area 1400 Bell Street, Room G-3, Sacramento, CA 95825 Sac City Unified School District 2930 21st Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820-3719 Phone: (916) 277-6892 Assistance for homeless students including help with transportation, food and referrals.

HOMELESS HOUSING SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS CONTINUED Twin Rivers Unified School District 5115 Dudley Boulevard, Bay B, McClellan, CA 95652 Ph. (916) 566-1600 x50852 (Jane C., Coordinator) or (916) 566-1600 x5084 (Tracey W., Coordinator) Provides services and referrals for homeless student assistance. Travelers Aid Emergency Assistance Ph. (916) 399-9646 Mission: To advance and support a network of human service provider organizations committed to assisting individuals and families who are in transition, or crisis, and are disconnected from their support systems. Widening Opportunities for Rehabilitation and knowledge - (W.O.R.K.) Program. 1507 21st Street, Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95811 Ph. (916) 441-0123 - Administrative Office. or (916) 480-9000 - TLCS. "Widening Opportunities for Rehabilitation and Knowledge (WORK) is a HUD funded program that provides for vocational support for homeless adults who are motivated to enter the workforce. This program works in collaboration with Crossroads Employment Services to provide employment services and job coaches as needed." Loaves and Fishes 1321 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Ph. (916) 443-7378 or (916) 446-9316 Information service center. Services to the homeless including, showers, phone, meals, kennel, Library, Jail Visitation, on-site services and referrals for mental health, disability, housing and substance abuse. Mary House Ph. (916) 446-4961 The Mary House program is a Sacramento community daytime shelter for women and children only. Also, provides assistance for homeless dads, moms and their children. Mustard Seed School Ph. (916) 447-3626 The Mustard Seed School is a free school for Sacramento homeless children 3-15 age group. Francis House 1422 C Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 443-2646 Service times are Mon., Tue., and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Take a number and remain in line for service guaranteed to the first 35 people. You do not need a number to enter the job development center on Mon., Tue., Wed., and Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Thursday 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Buss passes-California ID-Birth certificate-Notary services-Hygiene kits-Eyeglasses-Winter coats, scarves, hats, etc. Mercy Clinic This location includes FREE TB testing for shelter placement. Nurse's office in Friendship Park, 1321 North C Street at 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 446-3345 Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Free Health Clinic services for the homeless and families who do not have medical insurance.