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 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.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) is a federally funded program through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  The goal of the program is to stimulate the economy through preventing and eliminating homelessness at a local level.

If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, you may be eligible for HPRP. For more information, view the HPRP Info Sheet, contact one of our referral agencies, or call the HPRP Hotline at 650-458-2726.

Assistance Outside of San Mateo County

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 1-800-774-3583. If you need shelter outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, consult your local yellow pages for listings of shelters and homeless service agencies.

Referral Agencies

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

Clara Mateo Alliance/Invision 795 Willow Road, Bldg. 323D Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-853-8697 Coastside Opportunity Center 99 Avenue Alhambra El Granada, CA 94019 650-726-9071 Daly City Community Service Center 350 90th Street Daly City, CA 94015 650-991-8007 El Concilio 1798 Bay Road East Palo Alto, CA 94303 650-330-7432

Fair Oaks Community Center 2600 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 650-780-7500 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 4031 Pacific Blvd. (@ 42nd Avenue) San Mateo, CA 94402 650-347-3648 650-347-6066 fax Hours: M-F, 9:00am - 5:30pm