Shelter and Housing Services
General Shelter Inquiry
To find information about shelter vacancy and services: Call 1-800-7-SHELTER. It serves as a gateway to emergency housing, children's and domestic violence shelters throughout the Bay Area. There is a menu that will direct callers to their area of concern. This service is provided by the Community Technology Alliance located in San Jose.
Other available services:
24-Hour La Isla Pacifica Crisis Line: Call (408) 683-4118
24-Hour California Youth Crisis Line: Call (800) THE-5200
Homeless Shelters in Santa Clara County
Shelter Name: |
Housing Capacity/People Served: Short-term for Runaway youth, and/or substance abusers Services Provided: Counseling:Family, School Outreach, Juvenile Legal Aid and Advocacy; Transitional Housing Assistance |
| Shelter Name: CityTeam Rescue Mission Address/Contact Info: 1174 Old Bayshore Highway, San Jose Tel: (408) 288-2153 http://www.cityteam.org |
Housing Capacity/People Served: 60-bed shelter for men; maximum of 10 nights during any 30-day period, must check in by 7 PM; longer stays possible if entered in substance abuse program Services Provided:Food, shelter, clothing and rehab |
| Shelter Name: Sunnyvale Winter Shelter Address/Contact Info: 8940 Wren Avenue, Gilroy Tel: (408) 294-2100, ext. 200 http://www.homelessness.org |
Capacity/People Served: 100-bed shelter operates from November to March Services Provided: Emergency shelter only, limited support direct services |
| Shelter Name: Community Services Agency Address/Contact Info: 620 East Maude Ave, Sunnyvale Tel: (408) 739-6980, http://www.homelessness.org |
Capacity/People Served: 100-bed shelter operates from November to March Services Provided: Emergency shelter only, limited support direct services |
| Shelter Name: Cupertino Community Services Address/Contact Info: Tel: (650) 968-0836 Fax: (650) 968-2164 http://www.csacares.org |
Capacity/People Served: 15-bed short-term shelter (Alpha Omega Program) Services Provided: Emergency rent and PG&E bill assistance, clothing, transportation, limited dental, vision, prescription assistance, Food and Nutrition Center, subsidized senior lunches |
| Shelter Name: Salvation Army Hospitality House Address/Contact Info: 10104 Vista Dr, Cupertino Tel: (408) 255-8033 Fax: (408) 366-6090 http://www.cupertinocommunityservices.org |
Capacity/People Served: Shelter alternates between local churches, max. stay of 90 days Services Provided: Food Pantry, Emergency Cash Assistance, Case Management and Referrals, Transitional Housing, 24-unit Vista Village, Below-market rate rent and home purchase |
| Shelter Name: InnVision-Commercial Street Inn Address/Contact Info: 405 N. 4th St, San Jose Tel: (408) 282-1175 Fax: (408) 286-8784 |
Capacity/People Served: 24-bed shelter for men only, first week is free, then $5/night for 4 days, then $7/night Services Provided: Working Manês Program offers place for working homeless to stay |
| Shelter Name: InnVision Julian Street Inn Address/Contact Info: 260 Commercial Street, San Jose Tel: (408) 453-3124 http://www.innvision.org |
Capacity/People Served: 55-bed shelter up to 90 days Services Provided: Mental Health Division, Menês division, Women and families division, employment assistance |
| Shelter Name: InnVision Montgomery Street Inn Address/Contact Info: 546 W. Julian Street, San Jose Tel: (408) 271-0820 http://www.innvision.org |
Capacity/People Served: 70-bed shelter for mentally ill up to 90 days Services Provided: Housing referrals, bus passes, computer lab |
| Shelter Name: James Boccardo Reception Center Address/Contact Info: 358 N. Montgomery St, San Jose Tel: (408) 271-5160 http://www.innvision.org |
Capacity/People Served: 85-bed shelter Services Provided: Comprehensive housing and assistance services, transitional housing |
| Shelter Name: One House Youth Services Address/Contact Info: 2011 Little Orchard Street, San Jose Tel: (408) 294-2100 Ext. 200 Fax: (408) 294-1400 |
Capacity/People Served: 250-bed shelter, 6-month waiting list Services Provided: Family assistance, on-site case management, health care access, hot meals, collaborative programs of education and support services |
| Shelter Name: San Jose Family Shelter Address/Contact Info: 5th and Santa Clara, San Jose Tel: (408) 298-2721 Fax: (408) 298-3731 |
Capacity/People Served: 10-bed youth (age 12-17) shelter Services Provided: Youth drop-in center, street outreach, counseling, medical care, job and school placement services |
| Shelter Name: San Martin Family Center (EHC) Address/Contact Info: 1590 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose Tel: (408) 926-8885 Fax: (408) 254-2056 http://www.sjfamilyshelter.org |
Capacity/People Served: Shelter for 35 families (140-150 people per night) Services Provided: Meals, job and housing counseling, child care, benefit information assistance |
| Shelter Name: Casa SAY Youth Shelter & Safe Place Program Address/Contact Info: 13545 Monterey Road, San Martin Tel: (408) 686-1300 Fax: (408) 686-1914 http://www.homelessness.org |
Capacity/People Served: 18 transitional housing units, 8 homeless units (Dec-Mar), 8 migrant farm worker units (May-Nov); must have income; waiting list of 3 to 6 months Services Provided: Workshops and training, case management, job assistance |
| Shelter Name: Sobrato Family Living Center Address/Contact Info: 509 View Street, Mountain View Tel: (650) 961-2622 Fax: (650) 961-2870 http://www.sayscc.org |
Capacity/People Served: 73 bed shelter for runaway and children rejected by parents Services Provided: Truancy prevention, tutoring and educ. assistance |
| Shelter Name: St. Josephês Cathedral Social Ministry Office Address/Contact Info: 1509 Agnew Rd, Santa Clara Tel: (408) 855-8506 Fax: (408) 885-8035 |
Capacity/People Served: 51-unit family housing Services Provided: Money management, life skills, drug and alcohol rehab, employment search, case management, educational services |
| Shelter Name: Urban Ministry of Palo Alto Address/Contact Info: 80 South Market St, San Jose Tel: (408) 283-8100 |
Capacity/People Served: Men only shelter Services Provided: Short-term transitional housing and support for men |
| Shelter Name: Palo Alto Housing Corporation Address/Contact Info: 425 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto Tel: (650) 853-8697 Fax: (650) 853-1123 http://www.umpa.org |
Capacity/People Served: No shelter capacity Services Provided: Hot meals, clothes closet, Drop-in center, Food closet, Money management |
Homeless Shelters in San Mateo County
| Shelter Name: Clara Mateo Shelter Address/Contact Info: 795 Willow Road, Bldg. 323-D, Menlo Park Tel: (650) 853-7067 Fax: (650) 853-7083 http://www.clara-mateo.org |
Capacity/People Served: 63-bed shelter for homeless individuals and couples 12-unit family wing for families with children 30-unit transitional center for families with couples Shelter residents may stay for max. 90 days Services Provided: Emergency support, intake assessment and planning, client advocacy, crisis intervention, peer counseling, sobriety maintenance, employment resource and training, budgeting and money management, transportation vouchers, housing search assistance |
| Shelter Name: First Step for Families (Shelter Network) Address/Contact Info: 325 Villa Terrace, San Mateo Tel: (650) 685-5880 Fax: (650) 685-5881 http://www.shelternetwork.org |
Capacity/People Served: 39-unit apartment housing Services Provided: One-on-one counseling, mandatory savings program, food pantry, meal services, internet center |
| Shelter Name: Redwood Family House Address/Contact Info: 110 Locust St, Redwood City Tel: (650) 685-5880 Fax: (650) 685-5881 Internet: http://www.shelternetwork.org |
Capacity/People Served: 9 apartments Services Provided: One-on-one counseling, mandatory savings program, food pantry, internet center, life skills workshops |
| Shelter Name: Family Crossroads Address/Contact Info: 50 Hillcrest Drive, Daly City Tel: (650) 685-5880 Fax: (650) 685-5881 http://www.shelternetwork.org |
Capacity/People Served: 12 apartments Services Provided: One-on-one counseling, mandatory savings program, food pantry, internet center, life skills workshops |
| Shelter Name: Bridges Address/Contact Info: Apartments throughout Peninsula Tel: (650) 685-5880 Fax: (650) 685-5881 http://www.shelternetwork.org |
Capacity/People Served: 40 apartments Services Provided: One-on-one counseling, food, clothing, childcare assistance |
| Shelter Name: Maple Street Shelter Address/Contact Info: 1580A Maple Street, Redwood City Tel: (650) 685-5880 Fax: (650) 685-5881 http://www.shelternetwork.org |
Capacity/People Served: 76-bed shelter Services Provided: On site medical care, One-on-one counseling, mandatory savings program, food pantry, internet center, life skills workshops |
Domestic Violence Shelters and Recovery Services
| Shelter Name: Asian Americans for Community Involvement Asian Women's Home Address/Contact Info: 2400 Moorpark Ave, Suite 300, San Jose (administrative; actual location confidential) Tel: (408) 975-2739 http://www.aaci.org |
Capacity/People Served: No Shelter Services Provided: Peer support groups, 24-hr hotline, walk-in counseling services, independent skills training, advocacy Asian community, Asian languages spoken |
| Shelter Name: Center for Human Development of San Jose Address/Contact Info: 100 North Winchester Blvd, Suite 260, Santa Clara Tel: (408) 985-8115 Fax: (408) 985-8113 |
Capacity/People Served: No shelter Services Provided: Counseling for families, children, teens; clinical and therapy services Mandarin spoken |
| Shelter Name: Living Without Violence Address/Contact Info: 373 W. Julian St, San Jose Tel: (408) 975-5631 Fax: (408) 573-1326 |
Capacity/People Served: No shelter Services Provided: 52-week intervention program Tagalog, Vietnamese, Spanish also spoken |
| Shelter Name: Family and Children Services Address/Contact Info: 375 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto Tel: (650) 326-6576 Fax: (650) 326-1340 http://www.fcservices.org |
Capacity/People Served: No shelter Services Provided: Comprehensive counseling, education and prevention programs |
| Shelter Name: Family Violence Center Address/Contact Info: 125 E. Gish Rd, San Jose Tel: (408) 277-3700 Fax: (408) 573-9578 http://www.sjpd.org/BOI/fvc/home.html |
Capacity/People Served: No shelter Services Provided: One stop center includes access to prosecutors and investigators |
| Shelter Name: Kids Are Special (Eastfield Ming Quong) Address/Contact Info: 251 Llewellyn Ave, Campbell Tel: (408) 379-3796 www.emq.org |
Capacity/People Served: Foster home services for children Services Provided: 10-week education support groups for families affected by alcohol and drugs |
| Shelter Name: MAITRI Address/Contact Info: PO Box 60111, Sunnyvale Tel: 888-9-MAITRI http://www.maitri.org |
Capacity/People Served: Referral to shelters Services Provided: Peer support, counseling, immigration advocacy South Asian women |
| Shelter Name: Next Door Address/Contact Info: 234 E. Gish Rd, Suite 200, San Jose Tel: (408) 279-2962 |
Capacity/People Served: 19-bed, stay up to 30 days Services Provided: Bilingual services, crisis counseling, restraining order assistance Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, Farsi, Tagalog, Korean Spoken |
| Shelter Name: Nuestra Casa Family Resource Center Address/Contact Info: 1998 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose Tel: (408) 729-2300 Fax: (408) 258-1356 |
Capacity/People Served: No shelter Services Provided: On-site support groups Latino families |
| Shelter Name: Support Network for Battered Women Address/Contact Info: 444 Castro St, Mountain View Tel: (650) 940-7855 (hotline) http://www.snbw.org |
Capacity/People Served: 18-bed shelter Services Provided: Counseling and advocacy via phone, assistance in obtaining food, clothing, medical care, transportation |
Local Area Hotels
| Hotel Name: The Vagabond Inn Address/Contact Info: 3580 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051 Tel: (408) 241-0771 Fax: (408) 247-3386 http://www.vagabondsc.com/ |
Services Provided: Newly Remodeled Rooms FREE Continental Breakfast Swimming Pool w/Sundeck Guest Laundry Services FREE Parking FREE Incoming Fax Service 24 Hr. Free Coffee in Lobby Multilingual Staff FREE High Speed Internet 25" Cable TV with HBO/ESPN In-room Safety Deposit Box In-room Coffee/Tea Maker Smoking/Non-Smoking Rooms Alarm Clock/Radio Cribs/Rollaway Beds Available Refrigerators/Microwaves Available Irons/Ironing Boards/Hairdryers Available Computer Data Ports in all Rooms FREE Local Calls Climate Control w/Air Conditioning/Heating |
| Hotel Name: The Cardinal Hotel Address/Contact Info: 235 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tel: (650) 323-5101 Fax: (650) 325-6086 email: mail@cardinalhotel.com |
Services Provided: Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and cocoa in the lobby. Hi-Speed Wireless Internet Access Flexible meeting space for up to 25 guests. Concierge services provide information about local venues, restaurant reservations, hotel events and regional excursions. Complimentary incoming fax USA Today Newspaper (Monday - Friday) On-site laundry facilities Same day valet laundry and dry cleaning services Parking available nearby |
| Hotel Name: The Ramada Hotel Address/Contact Info: 55 Fairchild Drive Mountain View, CA 94043 Tel: (650) 967-6856 Fax: (650) 964-4542 http://www.ramadasiliconvalley.com |
Services Provided: Free high-speed internet in all the rooms Free Wi-Fi access in some rooms Complimentary Hot Breakfast (Monday thru Friday) Complimentary Continental Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday) Social Hour every Wednesday - 6pm to 8pm serving hors d oeuvres, wine, refreshments Shuttle Service * Free local calls Newspaper Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool On-premises laundry, with Valley Laundry service available Rooms with VCRs Microwave and Refrigerator in all rooms Fitness Center Fax/Copy Service Express Check-out |
| Hotel Name: Hampton Inn & Suites Address/Contact Info: 390 Moffett Blvd. Mountain View, CA 94043 Tel: (650) 988-0300 Fax: (650) 988-9999 www.bayareahi.com |
Services Provided: Manager's Reception (Wednesday nights) 24-Hour Front Desk Complimentary On the House Hot Breakfast High-Tech Conference Room with Wireless Internet Connection - up to 45 guests Complimentary Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Breakfast on the Go! Fitness Center Same-Day Dry Cleaning Service Vending Machines and Ice Machines on all floors Suite Shop Complimentary Social Hour Tuesday & Wednesday evenings( 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. ) Complimentary USA Today Messaging and Fax Service Copy Service Courier Service Complimentary Underground Parking Outdoor Whirlpool Large Plasma TV in Lobby Wireless Internet in Lobby 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Hilton Hhonors Awards program |
| Hotel Name: Red Cottage Inn & Suites Address/Contact Info: 1704 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA 94025 Tel: (650) 326-9010 (800) 324-9010 http://www.redcottageinn.com/html/location.html |
Services Provided: Oversized beds with decorative pillows A large sliding glass door leading to a private patio garden patio with redwood deck and bistro table set. 25” TVs with over 70 channels including HBO, ESPN, CNN and FOX News. Large work desks, Free High-Speed Internet, DD phones w/ digital voicemail Microwaves and refrigerators Iron/ironing board, coffee maker, hair dryer All King and Double rooms & Suites feature a DVD/VCR player. Radio alarm clock Two bedroom Suites with either a Jacuzzi or *Kitchen Rooms with a king-size bed, queen-size bed or double-double beds Fully stocked kitchen with utensils, pots, pans, oven, microwave, full-size fridge, and toaster oven. Two seperate bedrooms and living room with dining area. |
