Pacific Emergency Shelter

Pacific Emergency Shelter

Family / Youth Shelter — non-congregate emergency shelter

non-congregate emergency shelter. Serves Adults and, when county need requires, families experiencing homelessness. Gender/access: All genders. Age: Adults and children. Household eligibility: Primarily adults; temporarily served families during FY2024. Intake: Contact Samaritan House client services or San Mateo County coordinated entry. Eligibility: San Mateo County residents experiencing homelessness. Documents: Determined during coordinated-entry screening. Accessibility: Private-room shelter; detailed accessibility confirmed during intake. Service animals: Service-animal and accommodation needs confirmed during intake. Published capacity: Current operator says 74 rooms; 2024 HUD reported 40 family units and 145 family beds during temporary family conversion. Waitlist/availability: Contact client services for referral and availability. Meals: Meals provided. Showers: Bathing facilities and hot showers. Case management: Intensive case management and financial coaching. Housing navigation: Housing location and permanent-housing assistance. Medical services: Healthcare access. Mental-health services: Mental-health and substance-use support. Transportation: Transportation assistance. Donations: Financial and in-kind donations accepted through Samaritan House. Volunteering: Contact operator for current shelter volunteer roles.