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If you are seeking help, our Homeless Resource Guide can connect you to relevant government agencies and nonprofits.
Santa Clara County Here4You - If you're in immediate need of shelter please contact the County's Here4You hotline at 408-385-2400 - 9 am - 7 pm
Emergency and Interim Housing
The City of San José operates six emergency interim housing (EIH) sites, and several other emergency or interim housing housing sites. Learn more about Interim Housing Communities.
Showers and Laundry
The City partners with WeHOPE, which operates Dignity on Wheels Program. It provides mobile showers and laundry service. To see their schedule or for more information about the program, visit wehope.org/dow-schedule or please call 650-779-5065 or send an email to info@dignityonwheels.org.
Healthcare Options
Visit the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program website for information about their mobile medical vans, health clinics, and other health oriented resources. You can also call them at (408)885-5000
LGBTQ+ Homelessness assistance
LGBTQ youth, including those without a home, can receive support through San Jose Youth Space, or the Bill Wilson Center.
FIND FOOD RESOURCES
Second Harvest Food Bank has many resources, so you and anyone in need can get food as needed. To find food in your area please use the Second Harvest of Silicon Valley page.
You can also call the Second Harvest Food Connection team at 1-800-984-3663.
EVICTION HELP
Tenants and landlords who have questions about the eviction process may contact Housing Department staff with questions or visit our Eviction Help Center page. You can also call 408-975-4444 or email evictionhelp@sanjoseca.gov.
Supportive Parking
The City of San José has an ordinance that enables nonprofits, businesses, faith organizations and service clubs to establish managed and secure places for homeless residents to rest in their parking lots.
Supportive Parking is sometimes known as Safe Parking. These sites provide individuals and families who temporarily live in their cars, recreational vehicles (RVs), or other vehicles a managed and secure place to rest. It is estimated more than 1,000 people sleep in vehicles on any given night in San José. These people are vulnerable to assault and robbery among many difficulties that come with living in a vehicle. Supportive Parking Areas provide these individuals and families with safer places to park overnight.
How to host a Supportive Parking program:
If your organization is interested in providing Supportive Parking, the Housing Department can offer guidance on what is needed to demonstrate compliance with the City’s ordinance.
- Learn what the requirements are and apply with our Registration Packet.
The free registration process is fast and simple. Any organization interested in creating a Safe Parking Area should contact the City’s Housing Department at safe.parking@sanjoseca.gov.