Warming Centers in SLO County

For current information on warming shelters open due to adverse weather conditions, please see Emergency SLO's Adverse Weather Centers page.

 

California COVID-19 Rent Relief will help income-eligible households pay rent and utilities, both for arrears and future payment. The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provides funding to support the program and tenant protection laws signed by Governor Newsom. California COVID-19 Rent Relief

 

Coordinated Entry

People who are homeless or imminently homeless in San Luis Obispo County may go to any of three Coordinated Entry locations for a preliminary assessment and referral to available services resources.  The Coordinated Entry locations are:

 

North County

El Camino Homeless Organization

6370 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422

Phone:  805-462-3663

*Provides shelter

A public meal program is served everyday from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Public showers are also available M-W-F from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

 

1134 Black Oak Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446

The new facility, named First Step Homeless Services Center, will be complete with 36 beds for individual and family sleeping areas, a dining room and full kitchen, restrooms and shower facilities, a gathering area, a laundry room and staff offices.

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Central County

Prado Center – operated by the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo

40 Prado Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone:  805-544-4004 x 100

Hours:  8:30am - 3pm (day); Overnight check in:  4:40pm - 6pm

Until further notice, all services are open to in-county residents only, with valid photo ID. All programs provided at 40 Prado are currently operating, including Recuperative Care, SLO-HUB for co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues, case management, laundry, showers, three meals a day, and safe parking.

For up to date information, please email [email protected] or call 805-544-4004 ext 100.   

 

South County

5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC)

Office Closed To Walk-In Service

Phone:  805-574-1638

5CHC is currently open to telephone calls for assistance, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., please dial 805-574-1638.  Additionally those seeking assistance may email 5CHC at [email protected].  5CHC's office is closed to the public, except for those clients who already receive mail through 5CHC.  5CHC is working to provide support with rental and deposit assistance for those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness throughout San Luis Obispo County. In order to provide rental or deposit assistance, 5CHC is required to review all necessary documentation (as detailed below).  Prior to requesting assistance, please gather all necessary documentation, which will assist 5CHC in expediting your request for support. For anyone unable to provide the requested documentation, contact 5CHC for guidance regarding other community resources that may be available.  Additionally, 5CHC provides services, support for immediate needs, and case management for those who are homeless and living in South County.  Please note, there is no emergency shelter available in South County other than a winter warming center that opens only on cold and rainy nights (November to March).  

Documents needed for requests with housing assistance (rent, deposit, etc.)

• Photo Identification for ALL adults in household
• Social Security for ALL in household
• Birth Certificate for ALL Minors in Household
• Income for Verification for all Adults in Household (Most recent 3 consecutive months)
  • Employment - Pay Stubs
  • Social Security Benefits – Survivor, Disability, Retirement Award Letter
  • DSS Cash Aid/General Assistance – Award Letter
  • Child/Spousal Support
  • State Unemployment
  • State Disability
  • Worker’s Compensation
• Letter from Employer Re Lay-Off Due to COVID (if applicable)
• Rental Agreement – sublet and room rentals do not qualify
• 3 Day Pay or Quit Notice (if for homeless prevention)
• Eviction Notice (If applicable)
• Bank Statements for prior 3 months

 

 

Locations are accessible to persons with disabilities.  Coordinated Entry sites seek to welcome all people and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or creed, or national origin.

 

Coordinated Entry provides a standardized intake assessment and referrals to ensure a more consistent and streamlined experience for people seeking homeless assistance services.  At initial intake, persons receive a triage assessment and are given services referrals.