Shelter Information
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General Information
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Guiding Principles
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Core Values
General Information
The ARS Regional Winter Shelter System consists of six shelters that provide up to 244 shelter beds each night. These shelter facilities within the ARS system are open every evening seven (7) days a week. They are "dry" shelters, which means that no one who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs can remain in them.
Eligible shelter participants are not under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and are encouraged to remain free of alcohol and illicit drugs through their shelter period and beyond. Participants are required to demonstrate progress and personal accountability in their individual case plan. Those who are unable to remain free of alcohol or illicit drugs will be referred to "detox" for sobering and stabilization services.
Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles
Equitable distribution of costs and capacity based on population.
Based on Best Practices.
Accountability based model.
Core Values
Core Values
Compassion for those in need of shelter and food.
The requirement of personal accountability and encouragement of self-sufficiency.
Provision of practical assistance and support via a multi-disciplinary Wraparound Systems approach*
System Accountability to stakeholders.
Community-based response utilizing the full range of local resources
Strengths-based approach using strengths of shelter seekers as well as providers
Safety. No drugs, alcohol, weapons, violence, intoxication or being under the influence.
Results-oriented Individual Case Management
Standardized Training for Night Watch Staff and Professional Case Managers
System-wide Data Collection and Shared Evaluation
Stable, adequate funding and regional leverage to assist agencies in Resource Development
Mission and Vision
The Regional Winter Transitional Shelter system provides homeless individuals and families in North County with safe haven during the winter months as well as the tools and motivation necessary to move themselves towards self-sufficiency and an increased level of independent and responsible functioning.
Winter Shelter Bed Count
Daily Bed Count
Listing of Available Shelter Beds
FIRST, Check the daily bed count to find the shelter closest to you that has enough beds available.
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SECOND, Click the button of the shelter on the left to get contact information for that shelter.
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Bread of Life Rescue Mission
BREAD OF LIFE RESCUE MISSION
1919 Apple Street, Suite I, Oceanside
Open Dec. 1st through March 31st
Phone: 760-722-0800
Bread of Life Rescue Mission offers an evening meal on weekdays throughout the year. The Winter shelter begins December 1st and ends March 31st. It has facilities for 25 men and 25 women. There are no showers but you can go to Brother Bennos for breakfast and a shower in the morning. The best way to get a bed for the night at Bread of Life is to be there early for the evening meal and then sign up for a bed.
Interfaith Community Services
INTERFAITH SHELTER NETWORK NORTH INLAND SHELTER
550 W. Washington Avenue, Escondido
Open: Dec. 21st through April 10th
Phone: 760-489-6380
This small rotating shelter is operated by faith communities that provide 2 weeks at each location. All services are provided by faith community volunteers.
The shelter is open to men, women and families. You must be pre-screened by an Interfaith Community Services case manager to be in this shelter.
Salvation Army
THE SALVATION ARMY
1301 Las Villas Way, Escondido
Open Dec. 1st through March 31st
Phone: 760-745-8616 x106
The Salvation Army Escondido shelter is open from December 1st, through March 31st. There are 40 beds for men and women. Check-in time is 5:30 p.m. and check-out is at 6:30 a.m., weekdays (including holidays) and 7:00 a.m. on weekends. Evening meals and weekend breakfast are served. Weekday breakfast is at Interfaith Community Services.
Community Resource Center
INTERFAITH SHELTER NETWORK NORTH COASTAL SHELTER
650 Second Street, Encinitas
Open September 27th through March 14th
Phone: 760-753-8300
This small rotating shelter is operated by faith communities that provide 2 weeks at each location. All services are provided by faith community volunteers. The shelter is open to men, women and families. You must be pre-screened by a Community Resource Center case manager to be in this shelter.
Operation Hope
OPERATION HOPE
123 W. Orange, Vista
Open Dec. 1st through March 31st
Phone: 760-724-0015
Operation Hope is a Winter shelter for families and women. The shelter is located in Vista a block off of North Santa Fe Avenue and is set up to provide some privacy for families. Educational and enrichment programs are offered in the evening.
Catholic Charities
CATHOLIC CHARITIES LA POSADA de GUADALUPE
349 Cedar Street, San Diego
Open Dec. 1st through March 31st
760-929-2322
La Posada is located in Carlsbad near Palomar Airport. It operates a year-round shelter for farm-workers and men in need of shelter. During the Winter, starting December 1st to March 31, and offers an additional 25 beds for men in need of shelter.
You must be referred to them by another agency, such as Bread of Life Rescue Mission, law enforcement, or a church. Their facilities include showers. Breakfast and supper are served.
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