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Covenant House California
Los Angeles, CA · Open 24 hours
Shelter and housing for young people 18–24. Walk in any time.
For: Under 25, Youth
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
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Work & incomeCall first
Homeboy Industries
Los Angeles, CA · Weekdays
Jobs, record clearing and support for people leaving incarceration or gang life.
For: People leaving incarceration, Adults
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
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 & housingCall firstTakes Medicaid
HOPICS (Special Service for Groups)
Los Angeles, CA · Mon–Fri business hours
South LA hub for housing help and benefits, including signing up for Medi-Cal and CalFresh.
For: Adults, Families, South LA residents
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Outreach & navigationCall first
City Net
Anaheim, CA · Leave a message — a worker calls back
Street outreach teams that find you a bed. Santa Ana: (714) 242-3706.
For: Adults, People living outside
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
FoodWalk-in
GLIDE
San Francisco, CA · Three meals a day
Three free meals a day, no questions asked, plus health and case support.
For: Anyone
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Shelter & housingCall firstPets OKTakes Medicaid
Illumination Foundation — navigation centers
Santa Ana, CA · Open 24 hours — call before you go
Low-barrier shelter beds in Santa Ana and Fullerton. Families: (714) 507-2490.
For: Adults, Families, Couples
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.
Outreach & navigation
211 — local help in your area
Works in every city · 24 hours in most areas
One call connects you to shelter, food, rent help and health services where you are.
For: Anyone
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Medical care
NAMI HelpLine
Works in every city · Weekdays, 10am–10pm ET
Mental health information and referrals for you or someone you care about.
For: Anyone with a mental health question
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Shelter & housing
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Works in every city · 24 hours, every day
For veterans who are homeless or about to lose housing. Free and confidential.
For: Veterans
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.