How to get help and shelter:

San Francisco Shelter Reservation Centers serve as the point of entry to shelters for single adults. They coordinate bed assignments throughout the city to maximize the utilization of space. An individual needs to physically go to one of these centers to get a reservation. The reservations fill up quickly and the shelters generally cannot admit anyone with one.

The Sanctuary
201 8th Street, San Francisco

Next Door
1001 Polk Street, San Francisco
Both the Sanctuary and Next Door follow a client Focused Harm Reduction Modality. All of the participants are referred to these shelters through the Resource Centers listed above. Once in the shelter, participants are encouraged to participate in our case management programs.

How to get academic and job training:

Any student who is homeless or low-income can participate in Skills Center classes. Classes include reading and writing, GED preparation, computer skills, vocational guidance and a culinary training program, CHEFS.

The Skills Center is located at 165 Eighth Street at Natoma and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-5:00pm and Fridays from 9:00am-12:00.

Orientation
Each student is asked to come to an orientation. To sign up for an orientation, stop by the Skills Center to find out about the next available one.

Assessment and Placement
Each student meets with a teacher to assess interest and academic level to find the appropriate level of instruction.

Vocational Guidance
Vocational guidance is available to Skills Center students, to clients living in the Sanctuary or Next Door shelters, and to residents of ECS supportive housing sites.

CHEFS: Conquering Homelessness through Employment in Food Service
CHEFS is a six month culinary training program for homeless adults and those living in supportive housing sites. It is by formal application only. Qualifying students receive a three month classroom/kitchen training and upon completion are sent to a three month internship in an outside agency or local business. Interested people should stop by the Skills Center for more information, or the CHEFS Program at 705 Natoma.

How to get senior services:

Canon Kip Senior Center is located at 705 Natoma at 8th Street and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Lunch:
Anyone 60 and above who wants a lunch needs to signup by 10:30am that same day at the Center. Lunch is served promptly at 11:30am.

Programs and Workshops:
Times and dates of programs and workshops on a variety of topics are available at the Center.

Homeless Senior Support Group meets each Tuesday at 8:30 in the morning and on Fridays for breakfast and a social meeting at 9am.

Case Management:
Please call 415-861-6801 to make an appointment to see a case manager.