Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco)

Housing & Shelter — Emergency Shelter in San Francisco, California. Next Door Shelter at 1001 Polk Street, San Francisco operated by Episcopal Community Services providing 248–334 beds for highly vulnerable unhoused adults (separate sections for men and women). Low-threshold, high-service model. Opened July 1, 2024. Services: 2 meals daily, case management, mental health services (SF START), veterans beds, and substance abuse support. Phone: (415) 689-9355 (text a

Phone: (415) 689-9355

Address: 1001 Polk Street, San Francisco, California, 94109

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

Languages: English, Spanish

Services offered: Low-threshold emergency shelter (248-334 beds, adults), 2 meals/day, case management, mental health (SF START), veterans beds, substance abuse support

Ages served: Adults (18+)

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal accepted

Good to know: Low-threshold. Opened July 2024. SFHOT for all SF shelters: (628) 652-8000. Text line available.

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Frequently asked questions about Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco)

How do I contact Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco)?

You can call Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco) at (415) 689-9355 or visit 1001 Polk Street in San Francisco, California. Their website is https://www.ecs-sf.org.

What services does Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco) offer?

Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco) offers Low-threshold emergency shelter (248-334 beds, adults), 2 meals/day, case management, mental health (SF START), veterans beds, substance abuse support. Serves Adults (18+). Next Door Shelter at 1001 Polk Street, San Francisco operated by Episcopal Community Services providing 248–334 beds for highly vulnerable unhoused adults (separate sections for men and women). Low-threshold, high-service model. Opened July 1, 2024. Services: 2 meals daily, case management, mental h

Are services at Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco) free or low-cost?

Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco) reports accepting: Medi-Cal accepted. Call Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco) at (415) 689-9355 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco) support?

Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (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 Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (San Francisco)?

Next Door Shelter (Episcopal Community Services) – 248-334-Bed Low-Threshold Shelter (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) 689-9355 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

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