Housing & utilities

If you need a place to stay tonight or in the near future, please call 2-1-1 or visit the website: 211sandiego.org

The information on 2-1-1 San Diego's Shelter Bed Availability webpage changes frequently with or without notice. The information is updated at least once a day from Monday -Friday during regular business hours (8:00 am-5:00 pm).

For a list of emergency shelters that offer temporary overnight sleeping accommodations, please download the Emergency Shelter Contacts.

Rapid re-Housing program (possible emergency financial assistance)

Alpha Project's Rapid Re-Housing Program provides rental assistance and security deposits as well as landlord advocacy, assistance with finding affordable housing and case management assistance to families and/or individuals who are homeless with the goal of moving them into permanent housing.

All San Diego Salvation Army Corps offer emergency utility assistance. For a full list of our Corps information, please click here.

San Diego Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center

6845 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

619-287-5762

Family Services: 619-269-1428

Corps Officers: Majors Rick & Margaret Peacock

The following Salvation Army Corps offer emergency motel voucher or rental assistance:

El Cajon - 619.440.4683

Downtown Centre City - 619.699.2200

Chula Vista - 619.422.7027

Escondido - 760.745.8616