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Adult Temporary Shelter

Adults experiencing homelessness can access shelter in a few ways:

  • Call the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team (SFHOT) to request outreach and connection to available resources at: (628) 652-8000.
  • Sign up for the adult shelter reservation waitlist for a bed at three of HSH’s sites (see below).
  • Get shelter through other self-referrals.
    • Walk up to Dolores Shelter Program at 1050 South Van Ness Avenue in the Mission:
      • Overnight-only shelter that operates from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. seven days a week.
      • Walk-up guests can begin lining up at 5:30 p.m. (first-come, first-serve).
    • Transgender, gender non-conforming, or intersex people experiencing homelessness can call SJI for a referral to the Taimon Booton Navigation Center: 415-323-5941

Adult Shelter Reservations

To register for the waitlist for an adult shelter bed at Next Door, MSC-South, or Sanctuary, use the form linked below or call the SFHOT and Adult Shelter Access Line at (628) 652-8000. Please complete only one registration form per person. There is no need to both call AND fill out the form below.

Adult Shelter Reservation Form

These shelters are for self-sufficient adults without minor children.

  • Young adults can use this registration form or visit a youth Coordinated Entry Access Point
  • Survivors of domestic violence can use this reservation system. You can also visit sf.gov’s list of resources or call Women, Inc’s 24/7 support line at: (877) 384-3578.
  • Printable Flyers about the Adult Shelter Reservation System Available in:
    • English, Spanish, Chinese, Filipino

Check your status on the shelter reservation waitlist linked below.

Shelter Reservation Waitlist

Your Waitlist ID is how you find yourself on the list. Your ID is your eight-digit birthdate (MMDDYYYY) followed by your initials (for example, 08291958MJ).

It may take up to 24 hours for your name to show up on the list after you register.


Get answers to frequently asked questions about adult shelter reservations.

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