Housing Resources

Emergency Housing Assistance

The Sonoma State University Emergency Housing Assistance program is a transitional option that provides up to 7 days of temporary on-campus housing in the residence hall for students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.  This program is offered to ensure the student's safety and well-being while they acquire permanent, safe, and secure housing.

To apply, please complete the Request for Transitional Housing form.

Student Emergency Basic Needs Intervention Program

Students involved in an unforeseen emergency, crisis, or catastrophic event may apply for the Student Emergency Grant.  To learn more, please visit Student Emergency Basic Needs Intervention Program.

Community Housing Resources

Sonoma County

  • Permanent Affordable Housing
  • Rental Assistance Programs
    • The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (707) 584-1579
    • Rental and Security Deposit Assistance (HCA Fund) (707) 544-6911
  • Transitional
    • Interfaith Shelter Network (707) 546-7907
    • SAY Tamayo Village (707) 528-7500
  • Families (With Children)
    • Catholic Charities Family Support Center (707) 528-8712
    • Season of Sharing (707)-535-4270
  • Clean & Sober Living Environments
    • California Human Development (707) 526-3150
    • St. Vincent De Paul/ St. Peter’s church (707) 292-4785
  • Temporary/ Emergency Housing Shelters/ Hotline
    • CAP Sonoma - Women & Children (707)-521-9338
    • Catholic Charities (866) 542-5480
    • Winter Shelter Sonoma Overnight Support Navigation Center (707) 939-6777
    • Community Support Network (707) 575-0979
  • College Resources
    • Sonoma State University Housing Office (707) 664-2541
    • Napa Valley College Housing Office (707) 256-7340
    • Santa Rosa Junior College
      • Santa Rosa (707) 778-4124
      • Petaluma (707) 778-4141
  • Housing and Homeless Services (Housing Expense Assistance, Emergency Housing & Services for Homeless Individuals & Families, Affordable Housing Options, Landlord/Tenant Assistance)
     

Marin County

  • Permanent Affordable Housing
    • HUD rental programs (800) 955-2232
    • EAH Housing (415) 258-1800
  • Clean & Sober Living Environments
    • Luminous Sober Living Marin (luminoussoberliving.com)
      • Call to schedule a tour (800) 664-9636
      • Men's House Novato, 6 Tanbark Ct, Novato, CA 94945 (415) 272-7982
      • Co-Ed's House Novato, Bryan Drive, Novato, CA 94945 (415) 246-9252
      • Women's House San Rafael, Albion St, San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 246-9252
  • Temporary/ Emergency Hotline/ Shelters
    • CA Coalition for YOUTH      24-hour CRISIS HOTLINE (800) 843-5200
    • Mill Street Emergency Shelter (415) 457-9651
    • Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity (AHO) (415) 381-7173
  • Families (With Children)
    • Adopt a Family Marin (415) 456-7805
  • Transitional
    • Homeward Bound of Marin (415) 382-3363
  • Rent Assistance Program
    • North Marin Community Service (415) 897-4147
  • College Resources
    • College of Marin
      • Indian Valley (415) 883-2211
      • Kentfield (415) 485-9605
    • Dominican University of California (San Rafael) (415) 485-3277

Sonoma County Winter Shelters

Catholic Charities, Family Support Center

465 A St., Santa Rosa
Open Nov. 1 - March 31, 8 pm - 6 am
Families with minor children only
Contact Coordinated Entry

COTS:

Laure Reichek Housing Hub
575 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
info@cots.org

Mary Isaak Center
900 Hopper St., Petaluma

To find emergency shelter, please call Coordinated Entry at 1-866-542-5480 or call 211. To access housing or services at COTS, please call us at (707) 765-6530.

REACH For Home-Winter Shelter

209 W. Matheson St., Healdsburg
(707) 433-6161
Open when temperatures drop below 38°F or two or more consecutive days of rain.
Single adults only

Redwood Gospel Mission

101 6th St., Santa Rosa,
(707) 542-4817
Open Oct. 1 - Apr. 30 for single adults, families

Social Advocates for Youth

For transitional age youth only (ages 18-24)
2447 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa

(707) 544-3299 or 24/7 Emergency Hotline (888) 729-0012

Sonoma Overnight Support - The Haven

151 First St W., Sonoma
(707) 939-6777
Open Dec. 1 - Mar. 31 for single adults.

West County Community Services

Guerneville Veteran's Memorial Building
16255 First St & Church St., Guerneville
(707) 823-1640, ex 11
Open Dec. 1 - Mar 31 for single adults

Countywide (Santa Rosa location)

Temporary cash assistance for low-income, unemployed or disabled individuals.

Walk-ins M-F 8am - 5pm. Apply for services 8:30 am - 3 pm.
2550 Paulin Dr., Santa Rosa

Winter Shelter (St. Vincent De Paul Sonoma County):

Bedding, hot meal, showers. Show up at 5:30 pm. Closes at 7 am each morning.

Located at the National Guard Armory, 1500 Armory Drive, Santa Rosa