Community Homeless Solutions

Community Homeless Solutions operates two emergency DV (Domestic Violence) shelters at confidential locations in the cities of Marina and Salinas. Our shelters serve single women, women with children, and men who are victims of domestic violence (homeless people are also served when there is availability).16 beds are available at the Hamilton House in Marina while the Natividad Shelter in Salinas provides 32 beds. Both shelters operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Stays at both shelters range from 30 to 90 days. A domestic violence/crisis hot line is maintained by shelter staff who respond to emergency calls 24 hours per day.The shelters offer comprehensive services to assist survivors/victims on their path towards self-sufficiency and becoming empowered to move forward from the immediate crises in their lives. Our trained bilingual program manager and domestic violence advocates provide assistance in overcoming the physical and emotional trauma they have endured in order to regain and maintain long term safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. The Natividad and Hamilton DV shelters always prioritize the safety and comfort of all guests. Additionally, both shelters provide the following support and services:AdvocacyCrisis interventionSafety planningGuest referrals to local agencies and other relevant servicesSocial services assistanceLegal advocacyEmotional support and information during criminal justice proceduresCo-attendance with guests to court and police/prosecutor interviews if requestedCounseling for adults and children helping to break the cycle of violence through the provision of trauma informed servicesPrevention educationCase management and navigation assistanceEmployment assistanceFinancial coachingLife skills developmentToiletries and clothingNutritional foodTransportationArt therapyInterpreter services

Community Homeless Solutions Wellness Program aims to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents, often through mental health services. These programs may include mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, job training, and educational initiatives.

The Central Coast Respite Center (CCRC) is located in Seaside, CA. It opened in July 2016 and is operated in partnership with the three major hospitals in Monterey County - Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), Natividad Medical Center (NMC), and Salinas Valley Memorial Health care System (SVMHS). The Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) provides funding for patient stays homeless adults discharged from a hospital who need time to rest and recuperate. The shelter is staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and is technically a non-medical facility, although a practicing physician provides clinical oversight. Participants work with the CCRC team to establish goals for respite center discharge. Referring hospitals as well as the CCRC team decide how long participants will stay. Most respite stays are from 2-6 weeks, depending on each participant's health status. Bridge housing is also available to eligible participants in need of additional housing assistance following their CCRC stay. Services include:Case ManagementHousing NavigatorAdvocacyReferral and linkage to additional service groupsThree meals dailyTransportation to/from medical appointments and pharmacies to obtain medicationsRN supportMedical oversight: MDPatient health educationMedication reconciliationBehavioral health & substance use disorder treatmentsInterpreter services

The Home Resource Center (HRC) in San Benito County opened its doors on December 1, 2017. HRC is a year-round, 24/7 homeless shelter serving up to 50 adults each night. The shelter has two large dorm rooms to house men and women separately. Guests are provided with three meals daily in collaboration with local churches & community groups. They are assigned a locker while participating in the program to store their personal items. Guests can access the restrooms, showers, hygiene products, and laundry facility on site. In addition to shelter services, HRC has a team focused on outreach services in the San Benito area in hopes of connecting the homeless with our shelter and its services. Services include:Housing navigationAdvocacyFinancial planning and budgeting assistanceMental health and behavioral servicesEmployment developmentTransportationDaily mealsAlcohol/drug counseling servicesRental AssistanceReferrals and linkage to additional services

The Youth Housing Demonstration Program (YHDP) is dedicated to successfully reintegrating homeless youth back into the community. The goal is to provide transitional housing while providing trauma-informed services and support that build safety and interpersonal/independent living skills that help our youth obtain and remain in permanent housing. YHDP provides access to appropriate health services to improve the quality of life, and also connects participants with educational opportunities to increase their employment and income.The program provides up to 24 months of transitional housing and up to 12 months of follow-up services after the participant leaves our transitional housing. Services offered throughout Monterey County include:Case ManagementHousing NavigationCrisis InterventionAdvocacyReferrals and linkage to additional service groupsEducational & therapeutic groupsFinancial EducationTransportationChildcareVocational & educational assistance