California services you can call directly. Hours change, so always call first.
Medical careWalk-inTakes Medicaid
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Mon–Fri, call for hours
Low-barrier health and recovery services in LA. No judgment, Medi-Cal welcome, walk-ins accepted.
For: People without housing, People who use drugs
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Shelter & housingWalk-in
The Midnight Mission
Los Angeles, CA · Meals and showers daily
Walk in for meals and showers. Also runs a long-term recovery program.
For: Adults
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Shelter & housingWalk-inPets OK
Union Rescue Mission
Los Angeles, CA · Open 24 hours — intake in the evening
One of the largest shelters on Skid Row. Beds, meals and showers.
For: Adults, Families, Women
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Shelter & housingCall firstTakes Medicaid
Father Joe's Villages
San Diego, CA · Call for intake
The biggest homeless services campus in San Diego. Beds, meals, clinic.
For: Adults, Families, Veterans
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
FoodWalk-in
Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
Sacramento, CA · Daytime, most days
Daily lunch, showers, mail and a safe place to sit during the day.
For: Anyone
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
FoodWalk-inTakes Medicaid
St. Anthony Foundation
San Francisco, CA · Dining room daily — call for clinic hours
Walk in for a free meal, a shower, clothes or the free clinic.
For: Anyone
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.