Bridge to Housing Shelters
INTERFAITH SHELTER NETWORK IN THE NORTH COASTAL REGION
3530 Camino Del Rio North #301
Please call the program coordinators
Phone: (760) 702-5399
The Interfaith Emergency Shelter Network serves North County with temporary shelter during the winter months. Called ISN this shelter rotates among faith communities that each host guest for two weeks. Volunteers and congregations provide essential services, including showers, laundry, meals, and safe overnight accommodations.
Open to men, women, and families, the shelter requires pre-screening by a case manager, with screening and placement occurring in North County. Case managers meet weekly with guests to set and achieve their goals.
Guests may stay for up to eight weeks and must be employed or actively seeking work and housing. This emergency shelter program runs from January through end of March.
Call the program managers @ 619-702-5399 or email us beci@interfaithshelter.org or Manolo@interfaithsheter.org.
HAVEN HOUSE
Address: 555 Centre City Pkwy, Escondido
Phone number: 760-644-4644
The number can be used for self-referrals or referrals from case managers. It can also be used to get any information about the program.
E-mail: havenhouse@interfaithservices.org
The email can be used to ask any questions about the program or to send any referrals for clients.
Haven House is open year round. Referral intakes are done before 2:30pm
49 bed shelter for all genders ages 18 years or older
Currently, we do not have any walk-in hours, but can call or email the information above
There is a current requirement for a TB test.
OPERATION HOPE NORTH COUNTY
859 East Vista Way, Vista
Year Round
Phone: 760-536-3880
Admission begins with completing the online screening form at www.operationhopeshelter.org
Operation Hope North County is a year round shelter for families and women operating year round. The shelter is located in Vista and is setup to provide some privacy for families. Educational and enrichment programs are offered in the evening.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES LA POSADA de GUADALUPE
2476 Impala Drive, Carlsbad
Year Round
Phone: 760-929-2322
La Posada is located in Carlsbad and operates a year-round short term shelter for farm-workers and men in need of shelter. Support services include case management, showers, breakfast, bagged lunches and supper.
ESCONDIDO FAMILY SHELTER
Year Round
Phone: 760-803-0877
email: familyshelterinquiry@interfaithservices.org
No singles, families must include a child under the age of 18 and/or a dependent, disabled adult.
Additional North County Shelters
VISTA SAFE PARKING
Hours of Operation: 6:00pm-7:00am
7 days a week
Appointments Required-No Walk-ins
Call: (858) 637-3373
Supportive services and restrooms are available.
Case Managers are available onsite to assist with resource navigation, employment opportunities, food access, medical and dental services, and to help individuals and families plan a pathway back to stable housing.
Basic Requirements
• Participation in JFS’s Case Management Services
• Must have a functioning vehicle (no oversized vehicles or RVs eligible)
• Cannot be a registered sex offender or have any active warrants
YMCA TRANSITIONAL YOUTH OVERNIGHT LODGING
TAY Overnight Lodging provides a once-a-week safe place to stay overnight for youth ages 18-24 as well as meals, access to showers, 1 on 1 case management services, and other resources. A maximum of 5 beds are available on a first-come, first basis. To secure your spot: Check-in between 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at our TAY Drop-In Center.
For more information, please contact:
TAY Support Staff
(760) 908-9373
OCEANSIDE NAVIGATION CENTER
We serve men, women and families experiencing homelessness in Oceanside. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Pets are allowed. Identity will need to be verified.
If you are experiencing homelessness in Oceanside and would like to find out about admission to the Navigation Center, contact the Oceanside Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team at OPDHOT@oceansideca.org.
Admission to the Oceanside Navigation Center is by referral only through the Oceanside PD’s H.O.T.
BUENA CREEK NAVIGATION CENTER
The BCNC is a Low Barrier sheltering opportunity to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Cities of Vista and Encinitas. The shelter is semi-congregate meaning that individuals will share a bedroom with one other person. Individuals are provided 3 meals daily, showers, laundry, case management, peer support, access to healthcare on-site through Vista Community Clinic, and more. This site accepts PC290s on a case-by-case basis but does not accept registered arsonists. The property is pet friendly when space is available. Referrals are made exclusively through CoC registered outreach programs that operate in the either city.