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Other Services

Outside of the services provided by HSH, there are numerous essential services provided by our partners at other City agencies and by nonprofit organizations. If you’re experiencing or are at risk of homelessness, please use the following resources:

  • 311, the City customer service line, can provide a list of resources near you. 
  • If you have internet access, you can also visit San Francisco 311, 211 Bay Area, or SF Service Guide for a list of services. You can access information about food, showers, eviction defense, employment assistance and many more services. 
  • Please note: Fine and fee discounts may be available if you have had an assessment done at an Access Point within the last six months. Ask Access Point staff about free Muni passes, a one-time waiver of tow and storage costs, a one-time waiver of a “boot” fine, and discounted citations. Learn more on the SFMTA website.

Resources for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness:

HSH offers a variety of services for veterans. Veterans can access the HSH Shelter system or Coordinated Entry system (for families with children or adults, as applicable) using the instructions on our website.

Swords to Plowshares:

Swords to Plowshares provides a wide variety of services to veterans experiencing homelessness, including: 
 
  • supportive housing
  • Housing search & placement assistance
  • Eviction prevention
  • Rental assistance
  • Security deposit & first month’s rent
  • Move-in expenses assistance
  • Childcare expenses assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • application for SSI and SSDI support
  • Utility payments
  • Money Management services

To access SSVF services, contact Swords to Plowshares:

Veteran’s Administration Downtown Clinic

The San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic offers a wide range of psychosocial and health care services. This comprehensive homeless center offers extensive programs that include outreach, therapy, housing, benefits, and employment.

Crisis and Suicide Prevention

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 | Start a Chat | Text any message to 83825

For general assistance, you can also call the National Hotline for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET.

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