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We are a temporary shelter providing HOPE and a safe environment for families, children, and women that experience homelessness as they regain confidence, rebuild their lives, learn the essential skills to break the pattern of homelessness and gain the stability to thrive.
Need Help Now?
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.
The Operation HOPE – North County provides temporary shelter to homeless families with children and single women. We are a 90-day shelter located in Vista, CA.
In order to be considered for admission, potential clients must complete this brief Pre-Screening Form, either over the phone or online. Our intake staff will then review your initial information. If you meet the eligibility criteria and a bed is available, we will contact you to schedule a full intake appointment. The full intake appointment will require applicants pass an pre-admission drug test. Please be advised a clean drug test is required (medical marijuana not accepted) for admission to the shelter.
Our Admission Criteria:
- Must have some form of photo ID
- No single adult males over the age of 18 without children admitted
- No registered sex offenders
- No individual who tests positive for drugs and alcohol, you must be sober and drug free
- Must be able to attend evening OHNC classes/groups
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 name on the Wait List, you must contact us again every 14 days, by phone at (760) 536-3880.
RESOURCES
For information on other local emergency shelters, food banks and community resources please call 2-1-1 or Access Crisis Line at (888)724-7240.
