Emergency Shelter

There are 17 program(s) int the Emergency Shelter Category

American Red Cross (Gold Country Region)

Eligibility:

None

Fees: Vary for health and safety classes. All disaster assistance is free.

American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

American Red Cross can help if:

  • You have had a home fire or have been involved in a natural disaster
  • You need emergency assistance for a member of the military
  • You would like to take a class - visit http://www.redcross.org and click "Training and Certification"

The Gold Country Region serves 24 counties in California: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba.

For questions, please contact the regional office. Disaster and emergency services for families are provided 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.

Coalition of Tracy Citizens to Assist the Homeless (Emerson and Rochester Houses)

Eligibility:
  • Male adults 18 years old and older who are experiencing homelessness
  • For more information on eligibility criteria, please visit website or call
Fees: Subsided fees: $600 a month for the transition program and $700 a month for the permanent housing program.

Coalition of Tracy Citizens to Assist the Homeless (CTCAH) is a small non-profit organization who serves the homeless population. It’s primary focus at this time is operating Emerson House (a transition place for homeless men) and Rochester House (a “supportive living” facility for previously homeless disabled and/or senior men who have been through the Emerson House Program and continue to need help so as not to end up homeless again).

Each man who comes to live at Emerson House is required to participate in the Emerson House Program and utilize their resources to prepare to live independently – to leave Emerson House when they have secured sufficient income to afford a place of their own.

Family Promise of San Joaquin County

Eligibility:

Families who are experiencing homelessness and have a child under 18 years old.

Fees: None

Family Promise of San Joaquin County offers up to a 90-day stay at their shelter to families with children experiencing homelessness in San Joaquin County. A rotational mode is used which means that every week their families will stay at a new congregation host site in San Joaquin County.

Families must be vaccinated or comfortable taking a COVID test every Saturday while in the program. Drug and alcohol tests are administered, as well as background checks.

The day center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. At the day center, families can have access to bathing and laundry facilities. Families also have access to a quiet room, playroom, family room, and computers. Case management is offered to help support families in achieving goals, securing housing, and connection to resources in the community. Parenting, Financial Literacy, and Good Tenancy classes are also provided.

Gospel Center Rescue Mission (Emergency Lodging Guest Program)

Eligibility:

A homeless individual, man or woman with or without children can get chapel services, food, emergency lodging, showers, hygiene, clothing, information and accessibility to their addiction programs. Different rules apply for men and women. Each case is treated individually.

Fees: None

Gospel Center Rescue Mission provides emergency lodging to families and individuals on an emergency basis. Clients will receive showers, dinner, breakfast, early wake-up calls for jobs, clothing when needed and program information. Gospel Center Rescue Mission also serves as a Representative Payee for those individuals receiving SSI benefits but are having difficulty administering their funds.

The Emergency Lodge Guest (ELG) Program is a great way to be introduced to the New Life Program (NLP). Many ELGs find that the NLP is a way out of homelessness.

Gospel Center Rescue Mission (New Life Program)

Eligibility:

For men and women (with children) with any addiction, domestic violence or human trafficking and other traumas along with life skills issues. A six month residence on campus is required. Successful completion of the first six months or first phase of New Life Program (NLP) may lead to another six month or second phase or more.

Fees: Paid by GR, SSI, Unemployment, Vocational Income and CalFresh. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.

New Life Program provides three daily meals, housing, clothing, chapel services plus addiction counseling. A supportive environment is maintained to assist in the restoration and rebuilding of lives. The following topics are offered:

  • Relapse Prevention
  • Anger Management
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
  • Healing Damaged Emotions
  • Putting Away Childish Things (PACT)
  • Boundaries
  • Learning Center
  • Parenting
  • Nutrition
  • Celebrate Recovery support groups and Bible Study
  • Coping Skills
  • Money Management
  • Job Readiness

Gospel Center Rescue Mission (New Hope Family Shelter)

Eligibility:

Homeless and/or addicted women and women with children up to age 17. Each case is reviewed on an individual basis.

Fees: None

New Hope Family Shelter (NHFS) offers shelter and related services for homeless single women, women with children, and those with or without substance abuse problems.

Programs within the NHFS provide counseling and processing, coping skills, parenting skills, anger management, boundaries, relapse prevention, ACE classes, chapel, budgeting/money management, nutrition, personal hygiene and job readiness. New Hope also features an 80/20 percent savings plan to help families save money for their own home.

Please call for availability.

Haven of Peace (Emergency Homeless Shelter for Women & Children)

Eligibility:
  • Homeless women and children
  • No boys over the age of 8 years old
Fees: None

Haven of Peace shelters up to 35 homeless women and children in French Camp. Residents can stay at the Haven of Peace for two weeks. There is a possibility to extend the stay for up to six months, if residents work with their case manager and are reaching goals toward achieving self-sufficiency.

Haven of Peace provides case management and also provides a variety of classes to residents:

  • Budgeting
  • Computer literacy
  • Life skills
  • Parenting

Residents are referred to other agencies for assistance with domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, and more. Please visit their website to inquire.

Hope Family Shelter (Project Hope)

Eligibility:
  • Single parent with custody of at least one child or couples (must be married and have marriage certificate)
  • Must have birth certificate for children and social security cards for all family members entering program
  • No drugs/alcohol
  • Must pass a drug test
Fees: None

Hope Family Shelter provides shelter for families who are homeless in the Manteca area. There is an application process involved for eligibility. Coordination of efforts for housing and employment is provided. Residents stay in a one-bedroom, fully furnished apartment (maximum stay is 90 days). Personal and family counseling is available along with case management. The shelter is part of Hope Ministries, Inc.

Hope Family Shelter is part of "Project Hope." With individual and group counseling, residents are equipped with tools that help them become proactive in restoring their spiritual, emotional, occupational, legal, financial, medical and recovery health. Individual treatment plans cultivate self-respect, self-reliance and spiritual direction in order to strengthen families and empower success.

Lodi House (Shelter)

Eligibility:

Lodi House is a return to work shelter program for women with children. Women must be drug and alcohol free and must work a minimum of 32 hours per week while enrolled in the program (employment is not required for acceptance). Lodi House requires budgeting and saving, up to 90% of income, with the goal of obtaining permanent housing.

Fees: None

Lodi House provides shelter, food, case management, professional counseling with a licensed therapist and a wide variety of workshops. The workshops focus on finances, parenting, relationships and life skills. They provide services to women with children (girls any age and boys under 12 years old) with the goal of self-sufficiency.

The program is for homeless women with children. Residents must make a commitment to abide by the program requirements of finding employment, saving money, participating in counseling, remaining drug and alcohol free and obtaining permanent housing.

McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter (Family Crisis Intervention Program)

Eligibility:

Homeless low-income families, men or women with children.

Fees: None

Family Crisis Intervention Program provides services to homeless families. A case manager will meet with clients on a daily basis to set goals, problem solve, make referrals, monitor progress, and provide support and encouragement. A thrift shop provides clients with clean clothing. Assistance in finding child care is also provided.

McHenry House is able to refer to Central Valley Low Income Housing.

PREVAIL (Pioneering Restoration and Elevating Voices of Advocacy, Idealism and Leadership)

Eligibility:

Please see below.

Fees: None

PREVAIL (formerly Womens Center - Youth & Family Services) has been San Joaquin Countys primary provider of free, confidential services and shelters specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Through these programs and services, victims can heal, restore hope, strengthen families, and build a safer community.

Services offered by PREVAIL include:

  • Shelters for victims of domestic violence and their children
  • Shelters for homeless and runaway youth
  • The Spot Youth Center
  • 24-hour helplines
  • 24-hour hospital response and accompaniment for sexual assault victims
  • Individual peer counseling
  • Individual and family therapy
  • Support groups for battered women and men, survivors of sexual assault, youth and teens, and adults molested as children
  • Parenting classes for teens and adults
  • Life skills training
  • Employment readiness
  • Case Management
  • Advocacy and accompaniment to law enforcement agencies, court proceedings, hospitals, and social service providers
  • Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) assistance
  • Information and referrals
  • Emergency food and clothing
  • Just for Kids children’s counseling program
  • Financial literacy program
  • After care programs
  • Legal and justice system information
  • Youth mentoring program
  • Services for minors who are victims of sex trafficking and exploitation
  • Prevention education presentations on domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of social violence
  • Community education and outreach

Shelter Programs (Crisis Specialists are available 24/7 to complete an assessment over the phone to determine if an individual is eligible for these programs):

  • DAWN House, located in Stockton, and Serenity House, located in Tracy, are two undisclosed emergency shelters designed for individuals and families who are fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.
  • Safe House, located in Stockton, offers up to 21 days of shelter and supportive services for youth running away at risk of/or experiencing homelessness (aged 12 to 17).
  • Opportunity House, located in Stockton, provides up to 21 months of shelter and supportive services to prepare youth or young adults experiencing housing instability for independent living. The program serves youth aged 18 to 22 and emancipated youth from 16 to 17 years old. The program also offers emergency 30 day stay for youth ages 18 to 25 years old.

Raymus House (Hope Ministries, Inc.)

Eligibility:

Homeless single mothers with custody of at least one child. Must have birth certificate for children and social security cards for all family members entering program. No drugs or alcohol, must pass a drug test.

Fees: None

Raymus House provides shelter for single mothers with their children. Each family has a fully furnished bedroom and shares the living areas and essential chores. Food is provided at no charge. Counseling is available for all residents, including addictive behavior, adult and children’s psychological counseling, and case management.

Raymus House is part of "Project Hope." With individual and group counseling, residents are equipped with tools that help them become proactive in restoring their spiritual, emotional, occupational, legal, financial, medical, and recovery health. Individual treatment plans cultivate self-respect, self-reliance and spiritual direction in order to strengthen families and empower success.

Rite of Passage California Foster Families

Eligibility:

Please call for eligibility requirements.

Fees: None

Rite of Passage California Foster Families is a private non-profit foster family agency licensed by the State of California to recruit, train and provide extensive services to foster/resource family homes. The goal is provide safe, ethical and loving homes for foster youth ages infant to 17 years. 24-hours per day, 7 days per week emergency support along with weekly home visits by a social worker with a masters degree are provided. In-home training for families is offered and reimbursement is given to all homes with children.

Salvation Army, Lodi (Hope Harbor Family Service Center)

Eligibility:

Homeless single men, single women, families or single parents with a child/children.

Fees: None

Hope Harbor Family Service Center provides emergency lodging, hot meals and clothing. Other programs and classes have been designed to assist clients in becoming more self-reliant and self-sufficient. Please call for more information.

Meal hours:

  • Meals are served daily at 5:00 p.m.
  • Breakfast served on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Emergency shelter hours:
  • Nightly check-in 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency (Mary Grahams Childrens Shelter)

Eligibility:

Ages 17 years or younger. Only a law enforcement agency, Childrens Services Bureau or the Juvenile Court can refer children.

Fees: Vary

Mary Grahams Childrens Shelter provides educational, medical, dental, immunizations and mental health services to all residents. The facility strives to meet the childrens recreational, religious, social and emotional needs through various programs/activities. This residential childrens shelter provides protective custody on a temporary, emergency basis for abused and neglected children in San Joaquin County. The Shelter also operates a Satellite Shelter Home Program (licensed county foster homes providing protective custody as an alternate living environment to the main facility) and the Walter Britten Visitation Center.

Admission is limited to minors, who qualify under section 300 of the W and I Code (child in need of protection). This determination can only be made by a law enforcement officer, a designated social worker or by order of the Juvenile Court. Time of residence may range between one day to several months, depending upon the difficulty of resolving the problem or locating long-term placement. Admission to, and release from the home are subject to legal procedures.

The Stockton Shelter for the Homeless

Eligibility:

Homeless single men, women and families.

Fees: None

The Stockton Shelter for the Homeless houses an average of 350 men, women and children daily. Shelter, clothing, and personal hygiene items are provided. In addition, assistance is offered with employment, vocational skills training, and affordable housing. Counseling for substance abuse and referrals to mental health are also provided.

Tracy Community Connections Center

Eligibility:

Homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.

Fees: None

Tracy Community Connections Center (Tracy CCC) provides services and support to Tracy area homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Services include:

  • Showers
  • Emergency shelter placement
  • Health care application assistance
  • Document procurement assistance
  • Rental assistance
  • Rental deposit assistance
  • Family reunification
  • Case management
  • Eviction prevention

Tracy CCC’s mobile shower trailer operates Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is stationed at New Heart Church, 1647 Bessie Avenue in Tracy.

TCCCs Navigation Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and by appointment.

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