Securing basic needs resources, does take some work. Be patient, ready to take notes, follow through and if leaving a voicemail/email to an organization make sure you leave your follow-up contact information clearly.
Emergency Shelter
- Adult Temporary Shelter or call SF Homeless Outreach Team (SFHOT) at 1-626-652-8000
- San Francisco Access Points : provides assessment and connections to housing stability
- Hospitality House
- Mission Action : Spanish speaking services available
- Mission Neighborhood Resource Center : provides a safe space during the day and access to bathrooms, showers, and laundry services
- Shower access at St. Anthony Hygiene Hub
- Asian Women's Shelter
Homeless prevention organizations
- Eviction Defense Collaborative
- Toolworks (for individuals with disabilities)
- A Woman's Place
- Catholic Charities
Food Resources
General Resource List
- San Francisco Service Guide
- 211 Bay Area Referral service for San Francisco, San Mateo, Napa, Marin, Santa Clara, and Solano counties
- Project Homeless Connect
- 1 Degree : Resource Data searchable by City
- Glide Walk In Center 415-674-6012
- Mental Health SF Peer-Run Warm Line emotional support 24/7 at 1-855-845-7415
- Insight Housing (Resources in Berkeley, CA)
- SF LGBT Center
- Shower access at St. Anthony Hygiene Hub
Homeless Family/Young Adult Resources
- Hamilton Families
- Compass Family Services
- Larkin Street Youth Services
- LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ Youth & Youth Adults 18-24
- Homeless Prenatal
- Rising Up
Affordable Housing
- San Francisco Home Match
- Bay Area Affordable Housing
- San Francisco Below Market Rate Housing Portal
- Berkeley Student Cooperative
Renting Resources
- Renters’ Legal Assistance, UC Berkeley
- Craigslist
- San Francisco Housing Development Corporation
- Openhouse : SF nonprofit focused on housing navigation for LGBTQ+ seniors
- Hostel World (possible short-term option: low cost single bunk bed for rent per night)
Discounted Transportation
- Clipper Start (potential discounted Bay Area transit for low income individuals)
- SFMTA Lifeline Pass (Muni-only monthly pass for customers on a limited income)
- RTC Card (for qualified persons with disabilities)