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Homeless Shelter Directory

If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need assistance, please contact your county for an assessment and a connection to available resources for emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance, and other essential needs.

For additional shelter resources in your area, visit the Homeless Shelter Directory

Dial 2-1-1

2-1-1, is a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed by phone or computer. 

You’ll find information about: 

• supplemental food and nutrition programs
• shelter and housing options and utilities assistance
• emergency information and disaster relief
• employment and education opportunities
• services for veterans
• health care, vaccination and health epidemic information
• addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
• reentry help for ex-offenders
• support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
• a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse

Call 211 and speak with a live, highly trained service professional in your area from any cell phone or landline.
All calls are private and confidential. 

Other & Local Resources

For free, confidential support for youth runaways, veterans, or victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, call:

San Diego Housing Commission – Homelessness Response Center Directory
619-880-8810

National Runaway Safeline:
1-800-RUNAWAY | TEXT: 66008

Veterans Crisis Line:
1-877-424-3838

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1−800−799−SAFE
1−800−799−7233

National Human Trafficking Resource Center:
1-888-373-7888 | TEXT: 233733

Addiction Assistance 
1-855-706-9275