Services for the Unhoused
Resource Documents
The Santa Clara County Community Resource Guide provides information for community members to connect with local resources and organizations. The Guide features county-wide resources relating to emergency and homeless assistance, social services, community outreach resources, employment resources, housing resources, and more.
Local Resources
Find local resources and organizations to support a variety of needs below:
Hotlines
Mental Health Crisis
9-8-8
Here4You Shelter Referrals
(408) 385-2400
Food Connection: Free Hot Meals & Groceries
(800) 984-3663
Clothing
EHP “Clothes Closet”
2411 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto
(650) 323-7781
Distributes clothing, furniture, appliances, and household essentials, such as blankets, sheets, and dishes
St. Anthony's – Clothing Distribution Center
3500 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
(650) 365-9664
Distributes free clothing on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays (women and children) and 1st & 3rd Thursdays (men), 10-11 AM
Category: Services for the Unhoused
Food Assistance
Downtown Food Closet
All Saints Church, 425 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto
Food closet: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM-2:30 PM and Thursday, 10 AM-12 PM. and 1-2:30 PM.
Operated by Downtown Streets Team: (650) 325-3663
Stevenson House
455 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto
Monday – Friday, 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
(650) 494-1944
First United Methodist Church
625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto
Monday – Friday, 11:45 AM-12:15 PM
(650) 323-6167
Second Harvest Foodbank
Contact (800) 984-3663 for a list of local free hot meal and grocery providers
Text “GETFOOD” to (408) 455-5181
Email getfood@shfb.org or visit www.shfb.org
Category: Services for the Unhoused
Healthcare
Peninsula Healthcare Connection
33 Encina Avenue, Palo Alto
(650) 853-0321
Offers free healthcare and wellness services for people experiencing homelessness and low-income households. Insurance is not required, however private insurance, Medi-Cal, and Medicare insurance are accepted
Ravenswood Family Health Network: Mayview Palo Alto Clinic
270 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto
650) 330-7400
Provides comprehensive Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Optometry, Chiropractic, and Dental services. Under and uninsured patients are welcome, sliding scale payments available.
Stanford Medicine: Arbor Free Clinic
114 Fifth Ave., Redwood City
(650) 724-1332
Provides transitional health care at no charge to underserved population on Sundays from 8-10 am on a first-serve basis. Clients are referred to resources for long-term care.
Valley Homeless HealthCare Program - North County Mobile Health Center
Rotating locations in Sunnyvale and Mountain View
(408) 885-5000
Free mental and physical health services and referrals to long-term care
Category: Services for the Unhoused
Homeless Prevention
CalWORKS (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids)
Provides time limited cash assistance, childcare, and health care coverage to families with dependent children (under 18). Apply through the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency online or by phone, (408) 758-3800.
County of Santa Clara General Assistance
Provides cash assistance and employment services to adults with no dependent children and who have no other means of support. Apply through the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency online or by phone, (408) 758-3800.
County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing
2310 North First Street, Suite 201, San Jose
(408) 278-6400
Housing Industry Foundation Emergency Housing Fund
Awards emergency aid fund money to low-income individuals/families that are at risk of losing their housing. Accepts applications only from partner agencies.
Santa Clara County Homeless Prevention System
Resource Hotline (408) 926-8885
Provides assistance to low-income families or individuals who are at risk of losing their housing, including: temporary financial assistance, legal support, case management and other services. The local provider for Palo Alto is the LifeMoves Opportunity Center at (650) 853-8672.
Category: Services for the Unhoused
Job Training/Employment
Downtown Streets Team
Helping individuals experiencing homelessness change their lives through a volunteer work-readiness program. Call (408) 899-7350 or visit www.streetsteam.org or dale@streetsteam.org
Category: Services for the Unhoused
Mental Health
La Selva Group: Community Clinic
(650) 617-8350
Provides free mental health services in English and Spanish. Services include, but are not limited to, psychiatry (assessment and medication management), case management (coordinating care and discharge planning), counseling, day program, and discount medication support.
Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Opportunity Center, 33 Encina Avenue Palo Alto
(650) 853-0321
Offers free healthcare and wellness services for people experiencing homelessness and low-income households. Insurance is not required, however private insurance, Medi-Cal, and Medicare insurance are accepted. Behavioral health services include individual counseling, referrals to case management and other resources, substance abuse disorder treatment, and psychiatric medication management.
Ravenswood Family Health Center: MayView Palo Alto Clinic
270 Grant Ave, Palo Alto
(650) 330-7400
Provides comprehensive Behavioral Health services, including individual counseling. Under and uninsured patients are welcome, sliding scale payments available.
Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline
9-8-8 or (800) 704-0900
Provides direct connection to free, confidential, and compassionate support in Santa Clara County. Use when you or a loved one are experiencing something that produces emotional, mental, physical and/or behavioral distress; are having mental health distress, including thoughts of suicide; just need to talk.
Suicide Hotline Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. If you are not in immediate danger because of thoughts of suicide, but need someone to talk with about your suicidal feelings, please call one of the following national suicide prevention lines: 1-800 SUICIDE ((800) 784-2433); 1-800-273-TALK ((800) 273-8255); 24/7 CRISIS LINE (855) 278-4204
Category: Services for the Unhoused
Safe Parking Sites
Move Mountain View
Safe Parking Program.
2672 Bayshore Parkway, Ste. 910, Mountain View
If you need a safe place to park, contact MOVE Mountain View offices at 650-861-0181. www.Movemv.org
Karat School Project
Assists families living in RV’s including providing educational resources and other essential items assistance. For more information, go to www.theksp.org
Category: Services for the Unhoused
Shelter
LifeMoves Opportunity Services Center
33 Encina Ave, Palo Alto
Monday – Friday, 8 AM-4 PM
Breakfast & lunch, bus passes, case management, classes, coffee & snacks, free showers & laundry, computers & Wi-Fi, emergency utilities & rental assistance, lockers, mailbox service, permanent housing assistance, shelter referrals, toiletries. Call (650) 853-8672 or visit: www.lifemoves.org
WeHOPE
1858 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto
Daily, Entry at 4:30 PM Diner at 7 PM. Call (650) 330-8000 or visit www.wehope.org for information on shelter & meals.
Retraining the Village
2399 Menalto Ave, East Palo Alto
Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM-5 PM. Call (650) 461-0433 or www.retrainingthevillage.org
Heart & Home Collaborative
Seasonal Shelter for Women (open November to April)
During times of operation and in need of shelter, you or a case manager working on your behalf can contact (650) 600-1555 or by email at info@hhcollab.org
Category: Services for the Unhoused
