HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES FIND TEMPORARY HOUSING THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS. THEY OFFER CRISIS HOUSING MOTEL VOUCHERS AND CONNECT FAMILIES WITH FAMILY SOLUTION CENTERS FOR PERMANENT HOUSING OPTIONS. MORE INFO HERE

*** 211 CAN ALSO HELP ROUTE FAMILES TO COOLING CENTERS AND HYDRATION STATIONS ACROSS ALL COUNTIES.

What they do: A community action program that can help with utility services, food banks, and home weatherization for older homes. 

https://www.capsbc.org/

What they Provide: Free, veterinary care, vaccines, treatments, and pet supplies are provided exclusively for pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness or severe housing vulnerability. 

https://www.projectstreetvet.org/

What they offer: Operates the main food bank network in San Bernardino County. They distribute emergency food boxes, produce, and shelf-stable goods, alongside hosting mobile food pantry events throughout the area.

Address: 696 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92408

Phone: (909) 723-1581

Link: https://www.capsbc.org/food-bank

What they offer: Features a client-choice food pantry model providing fresh groceries and produce. They host free weekly community food distributions every Saturday starting at 12:00 PM, alongside CalFresh benefit enrollment assistance.

Address: 1872 W. Base Line St., San Bernardino, CA 92411

Phone: (909) 381-3002

Link: https://www.sahabainitiative.org

What they offer: Provides free groceries to families, seniors, college students, and unhoused residents (including pet food). They host regular walk-up grocery pickups and offer specialized food box distributions.

Address: 1455 E. 3rd St., San Bernardino, CA 92415

Phone: (909) 796-4222

Link: https://helpinghandspantry.org

What they offer: A longtime local shelter and relief center providing hot meal services alongside weekly community food pantry box distributions and emergency clothing care.

Address: 641 Roberds Ave. N., San Bernardino, CA 92411

Phone: (909) 889-2558

Link: https://marysmercycenter.org

What they offer: Operates a direct community food pantry providing emergency grocery boxes, fresh goods, and daily meal programs for low-income and unhoused families in Central San Bernardino.

Address: 1354 N. G St., San Bernardino, CA 92405

Phone: (909) 381-6921

Link: https://www.cclm.org

What they offer: Hosts massive community food giveaway events and drive-thru/walk-up food distributions offering fresh produce, dairy, and essential grocery items.

Address: 4680 Hallmark Pkwy., San Bernardino, CA 92407

Phone: (909) 884-1385

Link: https://www.thewayworldoutreach.org

ESSENTIAL COOLING-OFF POINT OFFERING FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY SERVICES, COLD DRINKING WATER, AND CLEAN SUMMER CLOTHING CHANGES.

https://www.lsssc.org/san-bernardino-community-wellness-campus

FREE MOBILE SHOWER TRAILERS ROTATE SCHEDULES THROUGH LOCAL PARKS AND ENCAMPMENTS DURING SUMMER MONTHS. CALL 2-

1-1 TO LOCATE THE TRAILER'S CURRENT WEEKLY ROUTE.

(OPEN DAILY 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM):

COMPLETELY FREE PUBLIC SPACES FOR KIDS TO PLAY AND COOL DOWN INSTANTLY:

LYTLE CREEK PARK: 

380 S. K ST. TOM MINOR PARK: IRVINGTON AVE. & PALM AVE.

WILDWOOD PARK: 

536 E. 40TH ST.

What they do: Clinic Operations provide a wide range of low-cost, confidential health services. Their mission is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. 

https://dph.sbcounty.gov/programs/clinics/

WHAT THEY DO: FREE LOCAL HEALTH CARE

COVERAGE COORDINATION FOR LOW-INCOME AND

UNHOUSED FAMILIES. COVERS MEDICAL, VISION,

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, AND INCLUDES FREE

ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION TO DOCTOR

VISITS.

PHONE: (877) 410-8829 (SAN BERNARDINO

COUNTY MEDI-CAL OFFICE) OR (1-866) 294-4347

(IEHP ADVISORS)

LINK: HTTPS://WWW.IEHP.ORG/EN/BROWSE-

PLANS/MEDI-CAL

What they do: SAC Health is one of the largest safety-net community health networks in the Inland Empire. They provide low-cost and no-cost primary medical care, pediatrics, family dentistry, behavioral health, and lab services. They accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, and offer a sliding-fee scale based on income for uninsured patients so that no family is turned away for an inability to pay.

Address: 250 S. G St., San Bernardino, CA 92410

Phone: (909) 382-7100

Link: https://www.sachealth.org

WHAT THEY DO: COORDINATES THE COUNTY'S HOUSING NETWORK, CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO THE RIGHT EMERGENCY SHELTER, PERMANENT HOUSING OPTIONS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT.

PHONE: (909) 501-0610

https://main.sbcounty.gov/department/homeless-services/

WHAT THEY DO: PROVIDES DEDICATED EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SPECIFICALLY TAILORED FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. INCLUDES UP TO 24 MONTHS OF SHELTER WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND LIFE SKILLS. 

PHONE: (909) 886-2994

https://www.timeforchangefoundation.org/

WHAT THEY DO: REHOUSING PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. THEY COMBINE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT. WHO QUALIFIES: HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING (OR ARE ELIGIBLE FOR)

CALWORKS.

HOW TO APPLY: FAMILIES MUST VISIT THEIR LOCAL SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT (TAD) OFFICE, WHERE AN ELIGIBILITY WORKER WILL ISSUE A DIRECT REFERRAL TO KEYS.

PHONE: (909) 332-6388

https://keysnonprofit.org/

WHAT THEY DO: PROVIDES LOCALIZED EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES EXPLICITLY FOR

FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

ADDRESS: 1595 ART TOWNSEND DR., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408

PHONE: (909) 382-8540

https://operationgrace.org/

WHAT THEY DO: PARTNER WITH LOCAL PROPERTY MANAGERS TO PLACE FAMILIES INTO SCATTERED-SITE APARTMENTS OR MOTEL-CONVERSION UNITS ACROSS THE COUNTY (INCLUDING DEDICATED LOCATIONS IN SAN BERNARDINO AND REDLANDS). ONCE A FAMILY IS PLACED, THEY RECEIVE ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND

CONNECTION TO BENEFITS. 

HOW TO APPLY: ACCESS TO STEP UP IS MANAGED ENTIRELY THROUGH COUNTY REFERRALS VIA 2-1-1.

PHONE: (909) 361-2104

https://www.stepup.org/

What they do: Provides localized emergency housing assistance, move-in expense support, and rental assistance programs specifically for unhoused families and households in crisis. Through their Housing Advocacy Program, they assist families with first month's rent, move-in security deposits, and rapid-rehousing case management to help them transition off the streets and into permanent housing.

Address: 612 Lawton St., Redlands, CA 92374

Phone: (909) 793-2673

Link: https://www.redlandsfamilyservice.org

What they offer: Run directly by the San Bernardino City Unified School District, the Access to Learning for All Students (ATLAS) program supports unhoused students and families in housing crisis. They provide brand-new backpacks, grade-appropriate school supply kits, school uniforms, shoes, hygiene kits, and public transit assistance so kids can get to school every day.

Address: 1535 W. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92411

Phone: (909) 880-4057

Link: https://www.sbcusd.com/atlas

What they offer: Every late summer and early fall, Catholic Charities coordinates localized back-to-school assistance events for low-income and unhoused families in San Bernardino. They distribute free backpacks stuffed with school supplies, children’s clothing vouchers, and offer emergency family case management.

Address: 1450 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404

Phone: (909) 388-1239

Link: https://ccsbriv.org

WHAT THEY DO: PROVIDES CLOTHING VOUCHERS FOR UNHOUSED FAMILIES TO USE AT THEIR DISTRIBUTION CENTERS. FAMILIES SHOULD CONTACT THEIR CLOSEST CATHOLIC PARISH TO BE PUT IN TOUCH WITH A CONFERENCE OF CHARITY VOLUNTEER FOR VOUCHER ISSUANCE.

PHONE: (888) 552-7872

WHAT THEY DO: OPERATES EMERGENCY CLOTHING CLOSETS, WINTER/SUMMER GEAR DISTRIBUTION,

AND QUICK VOUCHER SUPPORT (HOTEL, EMERGENCY FUEL, TRANSIT) ACROSS COUNTY RESOURCE OFFICES.

PHONE: (909) 381-6921

WHAT THEY DO: A VITAL EMERGENCY RESOURCE SINCE EXTREME SUMMER HEAT SIGNIFICANTLY HEIGHTENS PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MENTAL STRESS.

OFFERS IMMEDIATE, 24/7, CONFIDENTIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS INTERVENTION, MOBILE OUTREACH DEPLOYMENT, AND CONNECTION TO UNHOUSED MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING STABILIZATION. 

24/7 ACCESS LINE: (800) 782-0141

CRISIS TEXT LINE: TEXT "HOME" TO 741741

TTY LINE: 711

https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/

WHAT THEY DO: FREE, IMMEDIATE CALL

OR TEXT SUPPORT FOR ANYONE

EXPERIENCING AN EMOTIONAL CRISIS,

SEVERE PANIC ATTACKS, OR THOUGHTS

OF SELF-HARM.

PHONE/TEXT: DIAL 988