Resources For Unhoused Individuals in San Luis Obispo

In an effort to continue to empower and inform community members on local homelessness resources and how to access them, the City of San Luis Obispo is highlighting essential resources available to those in need.

These vital services include overnight shelter, medical care, pet services, and more through service providers who can maintain continued support for unhoused individuals.

The City encourages all residents, whether directly impacted by homelessness or looking to assist others, to explore and share these resources.

40 Prado Homeless Services Center

Call ahead to be placed on bed list (ID Required) or submit an online referral via the 40 Prado website.
Access Center: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(805) 544-4004, 40 Prado Rd, SLO
Bus Stop: 2A-Prado at Elks

Have a car? Ask about safe parking!
The 40 Prado Safe Parking program offers individuals living in their cars a safe place to park overnight. Case management required.

SLO Food Bank
(805) 238-4664
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Online Food Locator: www.slofoodbank.org/foodlocator 40 Prado Homeless Services Center
Hot Meal 12 – 1 p.m., Dinner 5 – 6 p.m., or request no cook food bag.
Bus Stop: 2A-Prado at Elks

Cellphone (Obamaphone):
40 Prado Homeless Services Center (outside)
40 Prado Rd, Days/Times Vary Internet access:
SLO Library, 995 Palm St, Closed Monday & Sunday

Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Friday: 1 – 5 p.m.

40 Prado Homeless Services Center
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 40 Prado, SLO
Bus Stop: 2A–Prado at Elks Shower The People
SLO Library, 995 Palm St., SLO
Sundays from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalists, 2201 Lawton Ave, SLO
Tuesday & Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The United Church of Christ, 1245 LOVR, SLO
Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Community Health Centers (CHC) at 40 Prado
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(805) 473–4712 SLO Noor Clinic
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free medical care for uninsured adults
(805) 439 –1797Access Support Network
HIV/AIDs, Hep C, and drug use disorders support services
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(805) 781–3660

Woods Humane Society, (805) 543-9316
woodshumanesociety.org
Low cost spay/neuter, pet pantry C.A.R.E.4Paws, (805) 968–2273
Care4paws.org
Pet food & supplies, spay/neuter, vaccines, microchips, & other vet care.

Individuals experiencing homelessness can now secure a free copy of their California birth certificate and/or free California photo identification form. Visit 40 Prado Homeless Services Center during their access center hours to receive assistance and/or necessary forms.

Once obtained, the person will go through the regular process with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to obtain a photo ID and will need to meet all the usual requirements for documentation.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988
24hr Health & Human Services information: Call 211
Emergency Assistance: Call 911
Non–Emergency Dispatch: Call (805) 781–7312
Confidential Mental Health Resources & Information:
Central Coast Hotline, (800) 783–0607
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Assistance:
Lumina Alliance 51 Zaca Lane, #150, (805) 545–8888
CalFRESH (food stamps), General Assistance Benefits:
County Department of Social Services,
3433 S. Higuera Street, (805) 781–1600
Sobering Center: (820) 280–0415 – Call for Bed Availability

These resources are made possible through the collaboration between the City and regional partners and providers. For more information, please visit www.slocity.org/homelessness.

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