4 Housing & Shelter Resources in Palo Alto, California — Free Help & Counseling
4 verified housing & shelter resources in Palo Alto, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- El Concilio of San Mateo County — Housing & Shelter in East Palo Alto, California — (650) 330-7432 — Shelter Network network referral area for shelter. Contact El Concillo's social workers to arrange intake to a shelter or other resources for help.
- Heart and Home Collaborative — Housing & Shelter in Palo Alto, California — (408) 600-1555 — Part-time cold weather women's shelter in Palo Alto CA, November - March.
- Palo Alto Opportunity Center — Housing & Shelter in Palo Alto, California — (650) 853-8672 — Services The Opportunity Centers Bredt Family Center for women, children and families is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Opportunity Servi
- WeHOPE Shelter — Housing & Shelter in East Palo Alto, California — (650) 330-8000 — We are an ADULT ONLY shelter. In order to stay at the WeHOPE shelter you must obtain a referral from a San Mateo County Core Agency or a Santa Clara County EAN.
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Palo Alto, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Palo Alto, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.