If you are a currently enrolled UCSC student in need of temporary emergency housing, please contact Slug Support's crisis line at 831-459-7003 M-F from 9 AM - 5 PM.
If you are a currently enrolled UCSC student in need of temporary emergency housing, please contact Slug Support's crisis line at 831-459-7003 M-F from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Click link above and expand the table to see availability and contact information
This form allows 211 Santa Cruz County to review your situation, determine available support, and provide resource recommendations. It may also help connect you to a Coordinated Entry Connector for further assessment, depending on availability
Some shelters provide priority to referrals from Connection Services/Connectors.
Fill out linked form or call 211
Faith Community Shelter operates seven nights per week at 10 different Host Sites
SafeSpaces Parking program is for families and individuals living in their vehicles. Individuals with a need for a safe place to park your RV or other vehicle overnight (7pm - 7am) are welcome to apply.
Program operates at faith communities in the City and around Aptos.
Contact:
Faith Community Shelter: 831-200-3996 , Courtney
Email: info@afcsantacruz.org
SafeSpaces Parking Program: 831-753-8555 Joseph Jacobs, Program Manager
The Salvation Army in Santa Cruz, California currently provides space for up to 135 tents with 24/7 staff,
Offers two meals a day, showers, laundry services, shuttle services, and more. Participants can utilize this program for up to six months.
Please call head to inquire about space available, please call (831) 200-3895.
Community Center Location: 721 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 200-3895
Emergency shelter for women and children, accepts women without children as well
Families and individuals may reside in the Shelter for a maximum of six months. Age limit for male children in the shelter is 12 years old.
Also offer transitional housing for up to 2 years. No age limits for transitional housing. There may be a waitlist for transitional housing.
Other services: savings program, case management and counseling, professional development and training and more.
Location: 115 Brennan Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone: 831-728-5649 ext 100
Email: info@pvshelter.org
Housing Matters runs four shelter programs, including a family shelter
Provides health and human services in Santa Cruz County.
Offer residential, case management, and day services to people experiencing homelessness
Accept ESAs as long as they are over a year old, and up to date on vaccinations.
Location: 115B Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
Contact: 831-458-6020
Referral / Intake assessments: 831-226-2504
Outreach on Thursdays 1pm -3pm at the Downtown Santa Cruz Public Library
Siena House is a residential program offering hope and opportunities for pregnant women in need.
Provide a sober community for women who are pregnant and in need of a safe living environment.
Services offered include: On-site case management, financial literacy, parent education, nutrition classes, prenatal & postpartum yoga, support groups, doula support, and birth education
Contact: 831-425-BABY (2229)
Email: info@sienahouse.org
Fax: 831-425-0138