Referral Agencies

 

Where to go for help

If you are homeless or about to become homeless, Shelter Network may be able to help. To be eligible for one of Shelter Network's programs, a family or individual must:

  • Be currently homeless or facing eviction within a week
  • Currently live or work in San Mateo County, California (on the San Francisco Peninsula, from Daly City in the north to East Palo Alto in the south)
  • Be willing to participate in the program and follow all program rules
  • Meet certain other criteria relating to substance addiction, criminal records, domestic violence, etc.

    • If you meet these qualifications and would like to enter one of Shelter Network's programs, you will first need to contact one of Shelter Network's community referral agencies. You should speak to a social worker at one of the referral agencies, and ask about Shelter Network's programs. They can arrange an intake at the appropriate program. If there are no current openings, or if you do not qualify for Shelter Network's programs, they will be able to suggest temporary resources or other programs that can help you.

    If you live or work in the San Francisco Bay Area, but not in San Mateo County, and you need shelter, you can find help by calling the Shelter Bed Hotline at 1-800-7-SHELTER. If you need shelter outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, consult your local yellow pages for listings of shelters and homeless service agencies.

    Shelter Network works with over 30 referral agencies throughout the Peninsula. Following is a list of our core referral agencies:

    Daly City Community Service Center
    350 - 90th Street
    Daly City, CA 94015
    (650) 991-8007

    North Peninsula Neighborhood Services
    600 Linden Avenue
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
    (650) 588-8822

    Pacifica Resource Center
    1809 Palmetto Drive
    Pacifica, CA 94044
    (650) 738-7385

    Samaritan House
    401 N. Humboldt Street
    San Mateo, CA 94401
    (650) 347-3648

    Coastside Opportunity Center
    99 Avenue Alhambra
    El Granada, CA 94019
    (650) 726-9071

    Fair Oaks Community Center
    2600 Middlefield Road
    Redwood City, CA 94063
    (650) 780-7500