12 Housing & Shelter Resources in San Mateo, California — Free Help & Counseling
12 verified housing & shelter resources in San Mateo, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- Coastside Hope — Housing & Shelter in El Granada, California — (650) 726-9071 — Our client base comprises about 15% of the population of the mid-coast and includes: the working poor, the homeless, seniors living below the poverty level, the
- Daly City Community Service Center - Shelter Network — Housing & Shelter in Daly City, California — (650) 991-8007 — Shelter Network network referral area for shelter. Contact the Daly City Community Service Center social workers to arrange intake to a shelter or other resourc
- HOME & HOPE Homeless Assistance — Housing & Shelter in Burlingame, California — (650) 652-1103 — HOME & HOPE serves homeless families in San Mateo County. There is a small daily fee. They can help or refer you to an organization that can. Eligibility for as
- LifeMoves First Step for Families — Housing & Shelter in San Mateo, California — (650) 340-8814 — Interim shelter and services for 39 families. Services Case Management: Our trained Case Managers support clients' unique needs, helping them manage budgets, co
- LifeMoves | Administrative Office — Housing & Shelter in Menlo Park, California — (650) 685-5880 — Shelter Network is committed to providing housing and support services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to re-establish self-suff
- Pacifica Resource Center - Shelter Network and Food Pantry — Housing & Shelter in Pacifica, California — (650) 738-7470 — Shelter Network network referral area for shelter.
- Puente de la Costa Sur — Housing & Shelter in Pescadero, California — (650) 879-1691 — Shelter Network network referral area for shelter. Contact the Community Resource Center Puente's social workers to arrange intake to a shelter or other resourc
- Safe Harbor Shelter — Housing & Shelter in South San Francisco, California — (650) 873-4921 — Hours: Daily 5:30 p.m - 7 a.m. The Shelter offers emergency and short-term housing options in a 90-bed and 10-cot shelter: safety, warmth, sustenance, and healt
- Samaritan House – Emergency Shelters & Coordinated Entry (San Mateo County) — Housing & Shelter in Redwood City, California — (650) 780-7500 — Samaritan House operating San Mateo County's Coordinated Entry System and multiple emergency shelters. Pacific Emergency Shelter: 2610 El Camino Real, Redwood C
- San Mateo County – Core Service Agency / Shelter Access — Housing & Shelter in San Mateo, California — (650) 802-5100 — San Mateo County's coordinated entry and shelter access system. Manages referrals to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing.
- Shelter Network Redwood City - Redwood Family House — Housing & Shelter in Redwood City, California — (650) 364-8264 — Interim shelter and services for 9 families. LifeMoves programs are free of charge for the people we serve and our team provides far more than temporary shelter
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Homeless Help Center — Housing & Shelter in San Mateo, California — (650) 343-4403 — PFRC is a homelessness prevention program, whose mission is to assist with basic survival necessities & wellness support to families & individuals at risk of ho
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in San Mateo, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across San Mateo, 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.