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Emergency shelter providers
Updated: Jan 31, 2024 —
Winter Weather Advisory: Anticipating heavy rain on January 31 and February 1, 2024. Special emergency shelters and warming centers are available countywide for unhoused individuals during this period and throughout winter. For details on resources and shelter locations, contact 2-1-1, 211alamedacounty.org.
East Oakland Community Project Crossroads Shelter
Location: 7515 International Blvd. Oakland CA
Contact: (510) 532-3211
Dates Open: Dec. 23, 2023 - April 2024
Capacity: 10 mats expansion during winter
Availability Notification: Call (510) 532-3211 (24 hr. telephone line)
Referral Process: For information on how to get a referral, call (510) 532-3211. Mats (along with linens and pillows) are also available on a walk-up basis. Cannot signup prior to 4 p.m. Overnight shelter 5 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Eligibility: Adults only, 18+. Adult men and women. No pets.
Additional Information: No history of arson, no registered sex offenders. Able to conduct activities of daily living, and able to communicate verbally or in writing. Must comply with COVID testing; if tested positive for COVID, entry into the winter shelter is not allowed. First-come-first served for 10 mats. Need to have identification. Check-in before 5 p.m. Dinner served at 5 p.m.; Breakfast is 7 a.m. Individuals are required to return pillows and linens by 6am. Departure is after breakfast. Upon departure, individuals are required to take personal possessions with them – there is no storage for personal belongings. Disclaimer: if an individual is actively listed on the “red file” they are not allowed to enter the winter shelter. Staff will verify which individuals are red filed. Red file indicates violent behaviors or threats of violence, destruction of property, or other non-allowable acts.
St. Mary's Center
Location: Hotel/Motel vouchers. Rapid rehousing support.
Contact: (510) 923-9600
Dates Open: Nov. 1 - May 31, 2024
Capacity: 20 Clients
Availability Notification: (510) 923-9600 or leave a general message
Referral Process: For information on how to get a referral, call (510) 923- 9600. In-person intake first come, first serve from Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Eligibility: Seniors 55+
Additional Information: Case management and housing navigation will be provided to those who are eligible. Hotel vouchers will be provided to vulnerable homeless seniors. Worker of the Day Monday through Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coordinated Entry on drop-in basis. Housing Clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays (excluding holidays) 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Building Futures
Location: San Leandro Mobile Street Outreach
Contact: (510) 613-5268 or (510) 686-2332
Dates Open: Nov. 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Capacity: 5 slots in San Leandro & 7 slots in Alameda
Availability Notification: (510) 613-5268 or (510) 686-2332
Referral Process: Mobile Street Outreach
Eligibility: Adults over 65 and/or with chronic health conditions
Additional Information: Winter Warming services provided to individuals experiencing homelessness with priority given to such individuals over 65 or with chronic health conditions, with emergency shelter in hotel accommodations during the months in which inclement weather is anticipated. Building Futures Winter Lunch Program: Monday: 1840 Fairway Dr, San Leandro; 12-2:15 p.m., Wednesday: 200 Marina Blvd San Leandro; 12-2:15 p.m., Friday: 1105 Bancroft Ave San Leandro; 12-2:15 p.m. Memorial Park
San Leandro Warming Shelter
Location: First United Methodist Church, 1600 Bancroft Ave. San Leandro, CA
Contact: (510) 832-1382 ext. 123 (The recording is updated every Friday at noon.) SLwarmingcenter@hceb.org.
Dates Open: Nov. 15, 2023 - April 30, 2024. This is a weather dependent shelter.
Capacity: 25 cots
Availability Notification: See location (walk-in; first-come, first-served)
Referral Process: Open 12 p.m. -8 p.m. every Tuesdays or when the weather is 40 degrees or 50% chance of rain. Will remain open on Tuesdays if the above weather criteria are met.
Eligibility: Unhoused (No pets. No alcohol. No drugs. No weapons allowed.)
Additional Information: Drop-in center every Tuesday from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Co-ed, men, and women over the age of 18. Dinner is served, and overnight stay, breakfast is served. No showers or laundry available. First-come, first-served basis for guests. Zero tolerance for weapons, drugs, alcohol, fighting, or hate speech of any kind.
CityServe of the Tri-Valley Winter Shelter Relief Program
Location: 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore, CA. Not a winter shelter, but will provide hotel nights with care coordination.
Contact: connect@cityservecares.org or (925) 222-CARE (2273)
Dates Open: Nov. 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024. This is a weather dependent shelter.
Capacity: N/A
Availability Notification: connect@cityservecares.org or (925) 222-CARE (2273)
Referral Process: Come into the office for a Care Session to ensure care plan through care coordination. Office hours are Mondays – Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed 12 p.m. -1 p.m.
Additional Information: Must be HUD Homeless individuals that are medically fragile; older adults 60+; or families with children that are under the age of 18. Must be homeless in the Tri-Valley – Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton areas. Participants will need to be screened and enrolled in Care Coordination prior to receiving hotel night stays. The number of hotel night(s) provided is weather enacted – consecutive rain days or where inclement weather – when the temperature drops below 40 degrees.
Village of Love Day Center-Overnight Program
Location: 431 Stardust Place, Alameda, CA
Contact: (510) 995-8936 or info@thevillageoflove.com
Dates Open: Not a winter shelter - open 7 days a week
Capacity: 10 cots
Availability Notification: (510) 995-8936
Referral Process: Come to the Center between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and register for a place to sleep.
Eligibility: Adult men and women preferred. Child(ren) may be accommodated in a separate room if available. Need to be unhoused in the City of Alameda.
Additional Information: Operation hours are 23/7. Closed from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Beds are available on a walk-in first-come first-served basis; for night shelter, arrive by 7pm to register for a cot. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided. Intake occurs during the Day Center hours – 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the same location.
City of Alameda Warming Shelter
Location: Will rotate between three churches in Alameda. See dates/details.
Contact: First come, first served For evenings or weekends, call 2-1-1 to access resources county-wide.
Dates Open: Dec. 15, 2023 - Mar. 15, 2024.
Capacity: 20 individuals per night
Availability Notification: First come, first served. For evenings or weekends, call 2-1-1 to access resources county-wide.
Referral Process: Walk-in, intake begins at 6:00 p.m. daily.
Eligibility: Adults, City of Alameda Residents, one pet per person allowed. Jan 7 – Feb 18: Christ Episcopal Church 1700 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda; Feb 19 – March 2: Twin Towers United Methodist, 1411 Oak Street, Alameda; March 3 to March 15: Christ Episcopal Church
Additional Information: First come first serve. Guests must complete, intake process. For evenings or weekends, call 2-1-1 to access resources county-wide. Shelter is open nightly from 6 p.m. - 7 a.m. Overnight guests receive Dinner at 7:00 p.m., Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., showers are available on Thursdays from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. for shelter guests only; and Sundays from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. for the public. Limited onsite storage of belongings while showering is provided. Once approved and screened pet is welcome per guest. Space is limited.
City of Berkeley Winter Relief Services
Location: Berkeley: scattered site
Contact: Please call (510)-225-8035, Josh Jacobs, City of Berkeley for more information
Dates Open: Nov. 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Capacity: 10-15 slots
Availability Notification: N/A
Referral Process: Referrals from street outreach
Eligibility: Adults only 18+
Additional Information: Referrals are made through the Berkeley Homeless Response Team. Participants must enroll in coordinated entry while staying in shelter. Shelter is 24/7 during stay.
City of Fremont Winter Relief Services
Location: Fremont: Scattered sites. Temporary stays at motels with wrap-around services.
Contact: (510) 574-2222 or email homelessness@fremont.gov
Dates Open: Dec. 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Capacity: 60 households
Availability Notification: (510) 574-2222 or email homelessness@fremont.gov
Referral Process: For information on how to register for Winter Relief please call (510) 574-2222.
Additional Information: Adults and Families who are residing in Fremont, Newark, or Union City. Must register and follow program guidelines. Families with minor children, older and medically frail adults, and those identified through City outreach and initiatives will be prioritized for the program.
City of Newark Warming Centers
No winter shelter; only daytime warming centers.
Contact: Please call Newpark Mall at (510) 574-2222 or email homelessness@fremont.gov
Additional Information: City of Newark has identified locations where people experiencing homelessness can seek warming indoors only during regular daytime business operating hours at the following locations: Newpark Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 931-5049; Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center (510) 578-4629: 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark; Newark Senior Center: 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark, CA
First Presyterian Church of Hayward in Castro Valley
Location: 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA
Contact: (510) 634-4750
Dates Open: Not a winter shelter but open 7 days a week
Capacity: 50 mats
Availability Notification: (510) 634-4750 Call first for availablity. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Referral Process: Cohort model Call first for availability (510) 634-4750 M-F 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for daytime – Resource Center open for everyone. Winter nightly shelter is for permanent residents only. To be considered must come Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for raffle for a permanent registration bed. For non-permanent guests arrive 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. for raffle for one-night bed Monday – Sunday.
Eligibility: Adults 18+; Guests must be able to care for themselves (i.e. transfer, toilet, eat, get up from the floor, and dress); Pets okay if they are on leash or in a crate.
Additional Information: Please only enter on the Grove Way entrance. Doors open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for everyone. However, 6:30 p.m., dinner is served. Check-in ends at 8 p.m. Bagged breakfast served. Must be off property by 7 a.m. There is the possibility to park and live in your car on site but need prior registration. Showers are Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
South Hayward Parish
Location: 27287 Patrick Ave. Hayward, CA
Dates Open: Not a winter shelter but open 7 days a week
Contact: (510) 634-2229
Capacity: 18 mats
Availability Notification: (510) 634-2229
Referral Process: Cohort model
Eligibility: Adults 18+; Guests must be able to care for themselves (i.e., transfer, toilet, eat, and dress); No pets.
Additional Information: Doors open 6:30 p.m., dinner is served. Check-in ends at 8 p.m. Bagged breakfast & lunch served. Must exit by 7 a.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Community Center
Location: 675-23rd Street Oakland, 94612 between MLK and San Pablo Ave.
Contact: (510) 638-7600 during the day hours, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dates Open: Not a winter shelter but open 7 days a week.
Capacity: 70 beds
Availability Notification: (510) 638-7600 during the day hours, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Referral Process: Lineup-up time starts at 5pm; doors open at 6pm. Individuals will be searched for drugs, alcohol, weapons, and marijuana – these are not allowed inside.
Eligibility: Adults and couples over 18 years of age. No children.
Additional Information: Open from 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. Doors closes at 9 p.m. with no in-and-out privileges. Walkin only on a first come-first-served basis. Please call (510) 638-7600 for more information. Community Center is open for showers (come at 9 a.m. for registration), meals, laundry, Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; and 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. (showers must finish at 2 p.m.). Clothing closet from 9 a.m-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays only for adults. Individuals must follow rules, regulations, and policies. Individuals must be ambulatory – does not require any assistance from staff. Must be free of flu, cold, and submit to a COVID test and test negative prior to entry. Always wear face masks except for when eating, drinking, or sleeping. No pets – including service or emotional support animals. Individuals are allowed only two (2) items that are small to fit under cot that is 8 inches from the floor. Do not allow shopping carts. No blankets, towels, linens, pillows – these items are provided by the shelter. Snacks, Dinner, and breakfast are served. All guests must leave by 8 a.m. and cannot stay in front of the shelter. Disclaimer: if a guest has been exited from the shelter in the past, they will not be allowed entry into the shelter.
