Need Emergency Help Now?
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
Find Nearby Resources & Partner Shelters
While Operation HOPE-North County provides shelter to families, our space is limited. If we are currently at capacity, please use the filters below to find trusted partner shelters and community resources tailored to your situation in North County and surrounding areas.
How to use this directory:
Use the filters above to narrow down the resources based on your location, specific needs, or situation (such as single women, single men or families) to quickly find the right help nearby.
(updated 10/9/2026)
Partner Organizations & Shelters
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San Diego Rescue Mission – Emergency Shelter & Residential Recovery Programs
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Center for Community Solutions – Domestic Violence & Crisis Shelter
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HomeAid San Diego – Housing & Shelter Projects
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Interfaith Community Services – Oceanside & Escondido Centers
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North County Serenity House (HealthRIGHT 360) – Women & Children’s Shelter
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The Salvation Army – Family Services
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Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) – Transitional Housing for Veterans
Shelters for Single Females – North County San Diego
- Community Resource Center: (760) 517-8398 / (760) 753-8300
- Interfaith Community Services : (760) 489-6380 / (760) 644-4644 / Haven House (760) 803-0877
- Oceanside Navigation Center (for those in Oceanside only): (619) 687-3720
- Alpha Project Bridge Shelter (Adult Men & Women): (619) 542-1877
- Safe Parking Program (Jewish Family Services, Vista, Open nightly from 6 PM to 7 AM – call to check availability or enroll): (858) 637-3373
- Dreams for Change (Oceanside, Safe Parking): (619) 497-0236
- Buena Creek Navigation Center
- SD Rescue Mission/ Outreach Coordinator: (619) 672-0200
- Vista Homeless Outreach Team (HOT): (760) 639-6124
- SD Rescue Mission: (619) 819-1842
- Oceanside Homeless Outreach Team (HOT): (760) 435-3324
- The Carlsbad Homeless Outreach Team: (442) 339-2249
- Interfaith Shelter Network (Rotational Shelter): (619) 702-5399
Shelters for Single Males
- La Posada (Catholic Charities): (760) 929-2322
- Interfaith Community Services (Haven House ): (760) 489-6380 / (760) 644-4644
- Safe Parking Program (Jewish Family Services, Vista, Open nightly from 6 PM to 7 AM- call to check availability or enroll): (858) 637-3373
- Alpha Project Casa Raphael: (760) 630-9922
- Alpha Project Bridge Shelter (Adult Men & Women): (619)542-1877
- Dreams for Change (Oceanside, Safe Parking): (619) 497-0236
- Buena Creek Navigation Center
- SD Rescue Mission/ Outreach Coordinator: (619) 672-0200
- Vista Homeless Outreach Team (HOT): (760) 639-6124
- Oceanside Navigation Center: (619) 687-3720
- Oceanside Homeless Outreach Team (HOT): (760) 435-3324
- The Carlsbad Homeless Outreach Team: (442) 339-2249
- Interfaith Shelter Network (Rotational Shelter): (619) 702-5399
Shelters for Families – North County
- Community Resource Center: (760) 517-8398 /(760) 753-8300
- Safe Parking Program (Jewish Family Services, Vista, Open nightly from 6 PM to 7 AM- call to check availability or enroll): (858) 637-3373
- Dreams for Change (Oceanside, Safe Parking): (619) 497-0236
- The Carlsbad Homeless Outreach Team: (442) 339-2249
- Solutions for Change (NOT an emergency shelter): (760) 941-6545
- Interfaith Shelter Network (Rotational Shelter): (619) 702-5399
Shelters – DV Specific
- One Safe Place: (760) 290-3690
- Hidden Valley House: (760) 480-0055
- Project Safehouse CCS: (619) 631-6442 / 24hr hotline: (888) 385-4657
- Project SARAH (JFS): (858) 637-3210
- Women’s Resource Center: (760) 757-3500
- YWCA of San Diego Becky’s House (if needing immediate protection from DV): (619) 234-3164
- El Nido DV Transitional Housing (Interfaith Shelter Network): (619) 563-9878
Shelter/Resources for Seniors (55+) and Disabled Adults
- County Office of Homeless Solutions: (619) 980-4168
- San Diego Housing Commission: (619) 578-7768
- Serving Seniors Housing Program: (619) 487-0747
- Haven House (Interfaith-Escondido): (760) 489-6380 (ext. 276 for bed availability)
- Interfaith Community Services (Vista/Carlsbad): (760) 489-6380
- San Diego Rescue Mission (Alex – Outreach Coordinator): (760) 639-6124
Shelters for Homeless Youth/Adults (Transitional Aged Youth 18-25)
- Urban Street Angels – Help for homeless Youth/ Adults 18-25 (North County location – 727 Ascot Drive, Vista): (619) 415-6616
- VisTAY (Transitional Housing for Homeless Adult ages 18-24, Co-Ed (NOT a shelter)): (760) 726-4900
- Buena Creek Navigation Center
- SD Rescue Mission/ Outreach Coordinator: (619) 672-0200
- Vista Homeless Outreach Team (HOT): (760) 639-6124
- Oceanside Homeless Outreach Team (HOT): (760) 435-3324
- The Carlsbad Homeless Outreach Team: (442) 339-2249
- Interfaith Shelter Network (Rotational Shelter): (619) 702-5399
- Center for Community Solutions: (888) 385-4657
Shelters for Runaway, Homeless, or At-Risk Youth (Ages 12-17)
- Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) (Emergency night shelter in the county for unaccompanied, homeless, and runaway youth): 24/7 crisis line- 866-PLACE-2-STAY (866) 752-2327 or (619) 325-3527
South County Shelters
- Downtown Navigation Center SD Rescue Mission: (619) 819-1844
- San Diego Rescue Mission: (619) 234-6014
- San Diego Day Center (single adults only): (619) 230-7390
- Joan Kroc Center (families only): (619) 233-8500
- Rachel’s Night Shelter Catholic Charities: (619) 696-0873
- ECTLC (East County Transitional Living Center): (619) 442-0457
- Alpha Project (Single adults and Family Shelter): (619) 542-1877
- St. Vincent de Paul: (619) 233-8500
- Interfaith Shelter Network (Rotational Shelter): (619) 702-5399
Mental Health / Behavioral Health shelter and housing
- 988 or 988 Lifeline
- SD Access and Crisis Line: (888) 724-7240
Anti-Human Trafficking Emergency Resources
- Lifeline Community Services: Crisis Line (888) 724-7240 OR (760) 726-4900
- One Safe Place (San Marcos): (888) 440-4673
- Children of the Immaculate Heart: (619) 944-9281
Shelters for Pregnant Women
- Eleven Maternity Home: (619) 432-7773
- Home Start (TAY (18-25) pregnant or parenting): (619) 430-0032
Other Resources
- Rancho Coastal Humane Society (Encinitas, Can help shelter animals for homeless individuals): (760) 753-6413