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Homelessness
Find City and external resources for people experiencing homelessness.
Contact the City about street crises and conditions
Request help for a person experiencing homelessness, or report concerns about street crises and conditions. We are committed to getting you to the help that is needed.Learn moreResources
Key resources
Addiction and substance abuse treatment
Documentation
Information from the CA DMV (California Department of Motor Vehicles) on ID cards, including free ID cards for those experiencing homelessness
Information about getting a Social Security Card.
Employment
Free employment program that matches people looking for jobs with open positions
Provides help in getting employment.
General employment resources, for example computers, internet access, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Financial assistance
Provides temporary assistance to families and expectant mothers for employment, housing, and education.
Cffers cash assistance and job services to low-income adults with no dependent children and to qualifying immigrants.
SFMTA offers a variety of discounts for individuals experiencing homelessness in San Francisco.
Food
Goods and services
St. Anthony’s clothing program is the largest free clothing program in San Francisco.
Assurance Wireless provides free cell phones and cell services for those who qualify.
There are many ways to get free or low cost legal help. This guide lists local legal service providers.
Locations for laundry services.
Locations for shower services
The City offers storage at two facilities. Get information on requirements and operating hours on the HSH website.
If you want outreach for shelter or services, call SFHOT at 628-652-8000.
Health
List of dental clinics in San Francisco.
Primary care health services for people experiencing homelessness
Family resource center in San Francisco that empowers homeless and low-income families.
Getting medical care, insurance and mental health support.
We promote the wellness of persons experiencing mental health challenges as well as those who support them.
Information and resources for mental health services.
Provides safer injection and substance use supplies that prevent the transmission of HIV.
SF Health Network provides primary care in 13 locations throughout San Francisco.
Hotlines
Free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need, 24/7.
Call 3-1-1 for all nonemergency City information and services, available 24 hours a day and in over 160 languages. Dial 415-701-2311 if calling from outside SF.
Housing and rent help
San Francisco's affordable housing portal.
Helps low-income tenants respond to eviction lawsuits.
Access DPH mental health and substance use services.
Help for households at risk of homelessness.
Additional prevention resources for people at risk of homelessness.
Shelters
Find a temporary shelter for adults, youth and families.
Housing problem solving and referral to shelter, housing, and other community services for young adults in San Francisco experiencing homelessness.
Shelters for people under 18. Phones are answered 24/7.
We track the conditions of group and family shelters in San Francisco. Staff take and investigate complaints.
Veterans
Volunteering
Learn ways for individuals and property owners to help people experiencing homelessness.
Inspires and connects people to break the cycle of poverty in the Bay Area.
Project Homeless Connect provides the public ways to sign up for volunteer activities.