Homelessness & Housing

HOPE is a joint effort of the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), Foster Youth and Homeless Education Services and the San Diego Unified School District.
SUPPORTIVE PROGRAM FOR UNACCOMPANIED & HOMELESS STUDENTS Refer to SDCOE's Project HOPE for safe, stable, inclusive support navigating services. 
 

Oz San Diego Shelter Services (YMCA):
YMCA Youth and Family Services (YFS) provides direct service and support to over 15,000 individuals in the San Diego County community each year.
Call: 858-270-8213
 

SD Youth Services Youth Emergency Shelter:
Criteria for Services: Youth is the alleged victim of physical or sexual abuse, neglect, child abuse or exploitation or Youth has no safe living arrangement and is between the ages of 12 and 17.
Call: 619-325-3527
24-hour crisis hotline (call for an eligibility screening) 1-866-752-2327 
 

International Rescue Committee Resources:

• Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDAP): Open to income eligible renters who are moving and need security deposit assistance. Call 858-694-4801 or visit SDHCD.org to apply.

• Rental Assistance for Small Landlords (RASL): Open to landlords with 5 or less rental units. Units with at least 3 months of rental arrears may qualify for assistance. Call 858-694-4801 or visit SDHCD.org to apply.

• Discounted Utility (SDG&E) Payments apply here (in multiple languages)

• San Diego County Temporary Lodging Program for people affected by COVID-19 who do not have a place to safely quarantine or isolate

• Rent & Bills Assistance in San Diego County:  

  • City of San Diego COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program or call (619) 535-6921

  • CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program for Tenants and Landlords or call 833-430-2122

• FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

• Help with Legal housing rights and evictions: 

  • Legal Aid Society of San Diego. Call (877) 534-2524.

  • Tenants Legal Center: (858) 571-7100