Central directory

Every agency below is verified — we check hours, phone numbers, and available services regularly.

26 verified agencies

  • CityServe of the Tri-Valley

    Official source

    Benefits · Pleasanton

    (925) 222-2273

    CARE Line: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm · Contact for availability

    5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (Pleasanton Senior Center contact location)

    Care coordinationHousing resource referralsCrisis supportSenior services

    Connects Tri-Valley residents facing homelessness or other crises with care coordination and local support. This is a resource hub, not an overnight shelter. Call the CARE Line to ask about support and the right contact location. Drop-in services are also available at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, Monday–Friday, 9am–noon and 1–4pm.

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  • Goodness Village

    Official source

    Shelter · Livermore

    Email housing team

    Contact the housing team for intake · Contact for availability

    1660 Freisman Road, Livermore, CA 94551

    Permanent supportive housingTiny homesCase managementVocational support

    A permanent supportive tiny-home community for formerly unhoused adults, with ongoing support. Not a walk-in emergency shelter. Email housing@gvlivermore.org to ask about the application and waitlist. Review the official eligibility requirements before applying.

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  • Shepherd’s Gate — Livermore

    Official source

    Shelter · Livermore

    (925) 583-8130

    Contact intake for program hours · Contact for availability

    1660 Portola Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551

    Residential housingWomen and childrenRecovery supportCase management

    A Christ-centered long-term residential program for women and children experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or addiction. Call the Livermore intake line or complete the official intake form. Admission requires an intake process; confirm eligibility and openings before visiting.

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  • Tri-Valley Haven — Sojourner House

    Official source

    Shelter · Livermore

    (925) 449-2510

    Call for shelter intake · Contact for availability

    3663 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550 (public main office, not shelter entrance)

    Temporary shelterFamilies and single womenFood supportCounseling

    Sojourner House provides temporary shelter for unhoused families and single women through Tri-Valley Haven. Call the shelter line to ask about the waitlist and intake. The map shows the public main office, not the shelter. For crisis support, call (800) 884-8119, available 24/7.

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  • Open Heart Refuge — Open Heart Kitchen

    Official source

    Shelter · Livermore

    (925) 292-9761

    Daily, 6pm–8am; assigned-bed check-in 6–7pm · Contact for availability

    450 N Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551 (Vineyard Resource Center)

    Overnight shelterDinner and breakfastShowersLaundry

    An overnight adult shelter operated by Open Heart Kitchen at the Vineyard Resource Center. Beds are assigned, not distributed through a nightly lottery. Visit the Vineyard Resource Center to request placement on the shelter waitlist. Call the center for current intake details; an available bed is not guaranteed.

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  • Compass Family Services

    Official source

    Shelter · San Francisco

    (415) 644-0504

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    37 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102

    FamiliesShelter referralsHousing helpChildcare

    Supports San Francisco families experiencing homelessness with shelter access, housing help, and family services. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • Larkin Street Youth Services

    Official source

    Shelter · San Francisco

    (415) 673-0911

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    134 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

    Youth up to 24Drop-inShelterHealth

    Shelter, drop-in support, and housing programs for young people experiencing homelessness. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • MSC South Shelter

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    Shelter · San Francisco

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    525 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

    AdultsOvernight shelterMealsCase management

    One of San Francisco's largest adult shelters. Beds are usually arranged through the city's shelter system. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • Berkeley Drop-In Center

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    Day Center · Berkeley

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    Berkeley, CA

    Drop-in supportMental healthPeer support
  • Suitcase Clinic

    Official source

    Health · Berkeley

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    Berkeley, CA (clinic sites vary)

    Free health careStudent-runBasic needs

    A student-run free clinic at UC Berkeley offering health and social services to people experiencing homelessness. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • Downtown Day Services Center

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    Day Center · Oakland

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    Downtown Oakland, CA

    Day servicesRestReferrals
  • St. Vincent de Paul — Oakland

    Official source

    Meals · Oakland

    (510) 638-7600

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    2272 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

    Free mealsNo ID for hot foodSupport services

    Serves free hot meals in Oakland and connects guests to support services. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • Bill Wilson Center

    Official source

    Shelter · San Jose

    (408) 243-0222

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050

    YouthShelterCounselingHousing

    Shelter, housing, and counseling for youth and young adults in Santa Clara County. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • HomeFirst — Boccardo Regional Reception Center

    Official source

    Shelter · San Jose

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    2011 Little Orchard St, San Jose, CA 95125

    AdultsEmergency shelterMealsCase management

    HomeFirst's large emergency shelter in San Jose for adults experiencing homelessness. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • Martin de Porres House of Hospitality

    Official source

    Meals · San Francisco

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    225 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Free mealsNo questions asked

    A free soup kitchen in San Francisco serving everyone with no questions asked. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • Martha's Kitchen

    Official source

    Meals · San Jose

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    311 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110

    Hot mealsGroceries

    Prepares and serves free hot meals and food support in San Jose. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • WeHOPE — Dignity on Wheels

    Official source

    Health · San Jose

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    East Palo Alto, CA (mobile sites vary)

    Mobile showersLaundryHygiene

    Mobile shower and laundry trailers that visit sites around the Peninsula and South Bay. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • LavaMaex

    Official source

    Health · San Francisco

    Check official site for hours · Contact for availability

    San Francisco, CA (mobile sites vary)

    Mobile showersHygienePop-up care

    Mobile showers and pop-up hygiene services for people experiencing homelessness. Check the official website or call before visiting to confirm hours, intake, and eligibility.

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  • Northlight Emergency Shelter

    Verified

    Shelter · Riverside

    (510) 555-0142

    Open 24/7 · Beds open

    1840 27th Ave, Riverside

    BedsMealsShowersCase management
  • Riverside Free Health Clinic

    Verified

    Health · Riverside

    (510) 555-0166

    Mon–Sat, 9am–8pm · Walk-in

    902 River Rd, Riverside

    No insurance neededMental healthPrescriptions
  • St. Anne's Day Center

    Verified

    Day Center · Downtown

    (510) 555-0119

    Daily, 7am–5pm · Open now

    55 Mercy Ln, Downtown

    Rest areaLaundryMail pickupCaseworker on site
  • Hope Community Kitchen

    Verified

    Meals · Eastside

    (510) 555-0198

    Breakfast 7–9am, Dinner 5–7pm · Open now

    212 Alder St, Eastside

    Hot mealsFood pantryNo ID required
  • Eastside Legal Aid Collective

    Verified

    Legal · Eastside

    (510) 555-0173

    Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm · By appointment

    1200 Franklin St, Eastside

    ID replacementEviction defenseBenefits appeals
  • Northgate Family Housing Center

    Verified

    Shelter · Northgate

    (510) 555-0131

    Open 24/7 · Beds open

    77 Northgate Way, Northgate

    Family roomsChildcareSchool liaison
  • Downtown Benefits Enrollment Office

    Verified

    Benefits · Downtown

    (510) 555-0107

    Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm · Walk-in

    300 Civic Center Dr, Downtown

    CalFreshMedi-CalGeneral Assistance
  • Harbor Light Women's Shelter

    Verified

    Shelter · Riverside

    (510) 555-0155

    Open 24/7 · Beds open

    640 Harbor Blvd, Riverside

    Women & childrenCounselingTransitional housing