Help and Hope
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, please use these resources.
Receive immediate help
Emergency Services
911 Emergency Line: For immediate life-threatening situations
Local Police Non-Emergency Number: For urgent but non-life-threatening situations
East Palo Alto PD: 1-650-321-1112
San Francisco PD: 1-415-553-0123
San Mateo Sherrif’s Office: 1-650-363-4911
Crisis Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7 support)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7 support)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Santa Clara County Partners
Santa Clara County Housing and Homeless Services covers a large area of the Peninsula and South Bay, spanning from Palo Alto down to Gilroy. In nearly every city, there are nonprofits and faith-based organizations, and churches that are dedicated to helping the homeless or those in need. If you are experiencing homelessness or at-risk and need help, contact a referral service and request to speak to a social worker.
San Mateo County Partners
If you are homeless or at-risk and need help, contact a referral service and request to speak to a social worker. Depending on your situation, they may provide an overnight emergency shelter referral to WeHOPE.