St. Vincent de Paul
675 23rd Street, West Oakland, CA 94612
- Open 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Shelter beds can be secured through referral, reservation and walk-up on a first-come, first-served basis during the hours above.
- Contact St. Vincent de Paul directly by phone: (510) 638-7600.
Livermore Warming Center, Veterans Memorial Building
522 S. L Street, Livermore, CA 94550
- Open 6 p.m.–8 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Shelter is open through April 30, when there's an expected forecast of overnight temperatures at or below 45 degrees and/or a 20% or higher chance of rain.
- Open to anyone; expected to accommodate 15–20 people each evening.
South Hayward Parish
27287 Patrick Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
In Hayward, community members living unsheltered or displaced due to flooding and other storm effects — or aware of someone in need of assistance — may contact the City of Hayward Emergency Operations Center by phone at (510) 583-2182.
Local service providers also are requesting donations of pocket warmers, ponchos, umbrellas, plastic and rubber shoe covers, and raincoats. Please direct donations to Bay Area Community Services (590 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541), open until 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.
Shelters in Santa Clara County
Seven Trees Community Center (Red Cross)
3590 Cas Drive, San José, CA 95111
Camden Community Center (Red Cross)
3369 Union Avenue, San José, CA 95124
San Martins Lions Club (Red Cross)
12415 Murphy Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046
For shelter placements, Santa Clara's Office of Supportive Housing asks that you contact the county's "Here4You Hotline" at (408) 385-2400, staffed 9 a.m.–7 p.m., 7 days a week.
The following shelters can't accept families with children:
City Team – Rescue Mission (for men)
1174 Old Bayshore Highway, San José, CA 95112
- Call (408) 288-2153.
- Intake begins 5:30 p.m., first-come, first-served.
HomeFirst – Boccardo Reception Center
2011 Little Orchard Street, San José, CA 95125
- Call (408) 294-2100.
- Intake begins 3:30 p.m., first-come, first-served.
LifeMoves – Georgia Travis House (for women)
260 Commercial St, San José, CA 95112
- Call (408) 271-1630 for more information.
LifeMoves – Montgomery Street Inn (for men)
358 North Montgomery Street, San José, CA 95110
- Call (408) 271-5160.
- Program assessments Monday through Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army – Emmanuel House (for men)
405 North Fourth Street, San José, CA 95112
- Call (408) 282-1175.
- Suggested arrival time is between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
HomeFirst - Veterans Services
2011 Little Orchard Street, San José, CA 95125
- Call (408) 510-7522.
- Beds for veterans are on a first-come, first-served basis; check in at 3:30 p.m.
Shelters in Sonoma County
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Kraft Hall (Red Cross)
1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404
West County Community Services, Guerneville Veteran's Building
16255 First St., Guerneville, CA 95446
- Contact this shelter by phone at (707) 823-1640.
Social Advocates for Youth
Dream Center at Santa Rosa Junior College, 2447 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95405
- A nightly shelter reserved for youth ages 18–24 to escape the cold temperatures, open through March 31.
- Call the crisis line before 5 p.m. (888-729-0012) to reserve a spot or drop in at Coffee House Teen Shelter at 1243 Ripley St., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 before 5 p.m. to reserve a spot.
- After reserving a spot, youth must arrive at Coffee House Teen Shelter from 6 p.m.–7 p.m. for transportation to Dream Center.
Homeless Action Sonoma (HAS) Navigation Center and Warming Station
867 West Napa Street, CA 95476 (site of the former Community Café)
- Open 2 p.m.–10 a.m. 7 days a week
Shelters in Contra Costa County
County officials say that anyone needing assistance with getting placed in a shelter should call the Contra Costa Crisis Center directly at 211.
Concord Service Center Overnight Warming Center
2047 Arnold Industrial Way, Suite A, Concord, CA 94520
Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP)
165 22nd St., Richmond, CA 94801
Trinity Center Winter Program
1888 Trinity Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Delta Landing
2101 Loveridge Rd., Pittsburg, CA 94565
Bay Area Rescue Mission
200 Macdonald Ave., Richmond, CA 94801
Contra Costa County says its outreach teams are in need of sleeping bags, gloves and beanies, tarps and blankets (in order of importance). Donations can be dropped off at 2400 Bisso Lane, Suite D, Concord.
Shelters in San Mateo County
San Mateo County Event Center (Red Cross)
1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
Pescadero High School (Red Cross)
360 Butano Cutoff, Pescadero, CA 94060
- Please note: This location is currently operating only as a temporary evacuation point (TEP) for people to charge their phone, use the internet, get a snack and get information on services and resources.
Shelters in Santa Cruz County
Salvation Army Watsonville (Red Cross)
214 Union Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, JJ Crosetti Building (Red Cross)
2601 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Jade Street Community Center
4400 Jade St., Capitola, CA 95010
KQED's Carly Severn contributed to this story.