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Are you currently homeless or at risk of being homeless? For information on finding assistance with housing, food, utilities, or shelter, please call 2-1-1. They will connect you to agencies and resources in your area where you can find help.

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Program & Application

Operation HOPE – North County provides a safe 90-day temporary shelter in Vista, CA for single women and families with children.

Pre-Screening: Complete our quick form online or by phone.
Review: Our team reviews your eligibility and bed availability.
Intake & Drug Test: Eligible applicants are scheduled for a full intake. A clean drug test is required upon admission (no medical marijuana).

→ Please check our admission requirements below before submitting your form.

Application ENGLISH

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Admission Requirements

Eligibility: Single women, or single parents/couples with children (no single adult men without children).
ID & Background: Photo ID required. No registered sex offenders.
Sobriety: Must test negative for drugs and alcohol.
Schedule & Rules: 5:15 PM daily curfew; attendance at evening classes (Mon–Thu) and weekly case management meetings is mandatory.
Family: Children must be enrolled in school or daycare within two weeks (CA vaccine guidelines apply).
Program Goals: Must commit to finding employment, saving 30% of income, completing daily chores, and following shelter rules.

Wait List

If you are eligible but no beds are currently available, staff will place you on the Operation Hope – North County Wait List.

In order to keep your application active, you must complete this google forum every 14 days to keep your application active:

Keep Application Active

Have questions or need assistance?

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Additional Local Resources

If Operation HOPE is full or you need immediate help with food or crisis support, please contact these local partner organizations:

2-1-1 San Diego: General local resources & emergency shelter assistance, Call 2-1-1
Access Crisis Line: 24/7 support for mental health & crisis situations, Call (888) 724-7240