Resources
Need Help
Give Me Shelter California provides this information as a community resource and referral service. Availability, eligibility, hours, locations and program requirements can change. Please contact the organization directly before visiting to confirm that services are currently available.
Homeless Shelter Directory
If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need assistance, please contact your county for an assessment and a connection to available resources for emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance, and other essential needs.
Dial 2-1-1
If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need assistance, please contact your county for an assessment and a connection to available resources for emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance, and other essential needs.
Government Homelessness Resources
For free, confidential support for youth runaways, veterans, or victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, call:
Nevada
NEVADA STATE GOVERNMENT
Nevada Housing Division
The Nevada Housing Division administers state housing programs and funding, including homelessness-related programs.
Nevada Housing Division — Official State Government Website
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services provides access to state social-service programs, including assistance related to housing instability, benefits and basic needs.
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
Nevada Housing Authority / Public Housing Resources
Your website should direct residents to the appropriate local Public Housing Authority (PHA) for:
Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher
Public housing
Affordable housing
Housing applications
Waiting lists
Reasonable accommodations
HUD maintains the official federal directory for housing authorities.
HUD Public Housing Agency Directory
California
CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT California Department of Social
Services — Housing & Homelessness
California’s Department of Social Services administers several statewide homelessness and housing programs. Many are accessed through the local county welfare department or participating county program.
California Department of Social Services — Housing Programs
CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA)
For eligible CalWORKs families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Assistance can include temporary shelter and help with security deposits, last month’s rent, or certain rent arrears. The program operates in all 58 counties.
Major California Government Programs
CalWORKs Homeless Assistance — http://CA.gov
CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP)
Provides housing navigation, case management and financial assistance to eligible CalWORKs families.
CalWORKs Housing Support Program — http://CA.gov
Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP)
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness who may qualify for disability benefits. Participating counties can provide outreach, benefits advocacy, housing assistance, case management and related financial assistance.
Housing & Disability Advocacy Program — http://CA.gov
Home Safe Program
Provides housing-related assistance to eligible individuals involved with Adult Protective Services who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness because of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation.
Bringing Families Home (BFH)
Provides housing support to eligible families involved with the child welfare system who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.