Emergency Shelters
Emergency Shelters
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Community Human Services - Casa de Noche Buena
Casa de Noche Buena (CDNB) in Seaside is the first homeless shelter specifically for women and families with children on the Monterey Peninsula. Operated by Community Human Services in partnership with Gathering for Women – Monterey, the shelter can accommodate up to 35 guests. It offers shelter, meals, and supportive services aimed at achieving permanent housing. Guests may keep their belongings onsite during their stay.
How to Get Started
Contact Casa de Noche Buena for an initial screening.Eligibility Requirements for Single Females
- Meets the federal definition of homeless
- Female/18 years or older
- Living alone, without custody of child(ren)
- Ability to participate in/benefit from the program
Eligibility Requirements for Families with Children
- Meets federal definition of homelessness
- One or two parents with one or more child(ren)
- Ability to participate in/benefit from the program
Services Offered
- Shelter and meals
- Supportive services toward permanent housing
- Storage for personal belongings
Phone Number: (831) 867-8200
Address: 1292 Olympia Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
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Community Human Services - Shuman Hearthouse
Shuman HeartHouse provides shelter, meals, and comprehensive wrap-around services for homeless women and families with children. Services include case management, housing navigation, employment assistance, and referrals to medical, mental health, and substance abuse services.
How to Get Started
Eligible individuals must be homeless single women or families with children, able to participate in and benefit from the program.Services Offered
- Shelter and meals
- Case management and housing navigation
- Employment assistance
- Linkages to mainstream benefits
Referrals for medical, mental health, and substance abuse services
Phone Number: (831) 200-1440
Address: 600 E. Franklin Street, Monterey, CA 93940
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The SHARE Center operates as a low-barrier navigation shelter, prioritizing permanent housing placements and stability using Housing First principles. It provides safe living environments and essential support to address broader life goals.
How to Get Started
Contact The SHARE Center for an initial assessment.Services Offered
- Shelter
- Food and basic necessities
- Linkages to permanent housing
Phone Number: (831) 382-6582
Address: 845 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, CA 93905
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Safe Place Salinas is a Youth Navigation and Resource Center helping homeless youth aged 18-24 transition to permanent housing.
How to Get Started
Drop-in hours Tuesday through Sunday. Housing Navigator available Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Appointments recommended but not required.Services Offered
- Financial assistance for rent, applications, and deposits
- Employment, education, and benefits assistance
- Crisis counseling and resolution
- Street outreach seven days a week
- Access to food, clothing, hygiene/first aid products
- Computer and internet access during drop-in hours
Hours of Operation
- Drop-in: Tue-Sun, 10 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–4 PM
- Housing Navigator: Tue, Thu, Sun, 9 AM–6 PM
Phone Number: (831) 800-2668
Address: 212 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
24-hour help line: (831) 241-0914
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Salvation Army - Frederiksen House
The Frederiksen House program is a 90-day shelter for families with children under the age of 18 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Potential applicants must first complete a phone screening before being interviewed and placed on our waitlist. Applicants must be prepared to share information and documentation for the household regarding:
- Homeless status
- Employment status
- Current household income
- Child custody
- History of substance abuse and recovery
- Criminal background
For more information or to complete a phone screening, please contact our Housing Dept. staff member,
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One Starfish - County of Monterey Safe Parking Program
Program Requirements:
- Proof of Monterey Peninsula residency.
- Valid CA driver’s license, CA vehicle registration, and insurance.
- Alcohol and drug free, free of police warrants.
- Agreement to work cooperatively with One Starfish staff.
- Shared goals of obtaining transitional or permanent housing, an increased source of income, and access to adequate health care.
- Development of a plan to save for future housing.
- Monthly assessment of progress for parking permit renewal
- Twice-monthly meetings with the case manager to assess progress toward goals
- One Starfish does not accept guests with severe mental illness. These applicants are referred to outside agencies.
Intakes and case workers:
- 831-275-5167 (One Starfish Safe Parking Program)
- 831-204-0230 (County Parking Program)
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YWCA - Monterey County - Domestic Violence Shelter (Women & Children ONLY)
The YWCA Monterey County operates the county’s only crisis line, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Domestic Violence victims are encouraged to seek help. You are not alone, and we have ways to help you change your circumstances. Trained advocates answer each call to provide clients with safety plans, resource referrals, and, when necessary, immediate access to one of our confidentially located safe houses.
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