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
- Walk up to Dolores Shelter Program at 1050 South Van Ness Avenue in the Mission:
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.
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.
Check your status on the shelter reservation waitlist linked below.
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.