MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco)

Housing & Shelter — Emergency Shelter in San Francisco, California. MSC South (Multi-Service Center South) at 525 5th Street, San Francisco — the largest homeless shelter in Northern California with 340–410 beds for adults (men and women). Operated by St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco. Open 5pm–1am daily. Services: meals, medical care, case management, employment and housing assistance. Walk-ups accepted at 5:30pm (first-come, first-served). Shelter res

Phone: (415) 597-7960

Address: 525 5th Street, San Francisco, California, 94107

Website: https://www.svdp-sf.org

Languages: English, Spanish

Services offered: Emergency shelter (340-410 beds, adults), meals, medical care, case management, employment/housing assistance

Ages served: Adults (18+)

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal accepted

Good to know: Walk-up 5:30pm. Reservations via 311 or SFHOT: (628) 652-8000. Largest shelter in Northern California.

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Frequently asked questions about MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco)

How do I contact MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco)?

You can call MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) at (415) 597-7960 or visit 525 5th Street in San Francisco, California. Their website is https://www.svdp-sf.org.

What services does MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) offer?

MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) offers Emergency shelter (340-410 beds, adults), meals, medical care, case management, employment/housing assistance. Serves Adults (18+). MSC South (Multi-Service Center South) at 525 5th Street, San Francisco — the largest homeless shelter in Northern California with 340–410 beds for adults (men and women). Operated by St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco. Open 5pm–1am daily. Services: meals, medical care, case management, em

Are services at MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) free or low-cost?

Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) reports accepting: Medi-Cal accepted. Call MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) at (415) 597-7960 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) support?

MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) reports providing services in: English, Spanish. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco)?

MSC South (St. Vincent de Paul) – 340-410-Bed Emergency Shelter (Downtown San Francisco) reports serving Adults (18+). Accepted insurance/payment: Medi-Cal accepted. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (415) 597-7960 to confirm before visiting.

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In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.