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Homelessness and Supportive Housing
HSH strives to make homelessness in San Francisco rare, brief, and one-time.
AGENCY
Homelessness and Supportive Housing
HSH strives to make homelessness in San Francisco rare, brief, and one-time.
Find help if you are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness
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Point in Time Count
A biennial count of people experiencing unsheltered and sheltered homelessness at a given point in time.Point-in-Time Count DataResources
Experiencing or at-risk of homelessness
Find help if you are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness
Get help finding shelter, housing, meals and clothing, eviction prevention resources, and other services.
Shelter for women and children experiencing domestic violence
Resources specifically for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
Support for people living in large vehicles
San Francisco’s strategy to assist residents living in large vehicles, including how to access services and apply for a temporary Large Vehicle Refuge Permit.
Interfaith Winter Shelter
Get information about seasonal winter shelter locations, schedules, and access.
Advisory Bodies
Homelessness Oversight Commission
The Commission is the body that oversees the work of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Local Homeless Coordinating Board
The LHCB serves as San Francisco's Continuum of Care board and provides oversight and governance to San Francisco's federally funded homeless services.
Shelter Monitoring Committee
The Shelter Monitoring Committee tracks the conditions of shelters in San Francisco.
Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee
SGAC receives and reviews reports relating to the Shelter Grievance Policy and complaints regarding arbitrators.
Our City, Our Home
The City's governing body that oversees the distribution of Our City, Our Home funding.
Data and reports
Budget
Proposals
Learn about our work
The Homelessness Response System
Learn about the core components of the Homelessness Response System.
Coordinated Entry
Learn about the “front door” to the HRS. It assesses, prioritizes, and matches people to housing opportunities.
San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team
Learn about how SFHOT engages with our homeless neighbors on the street and connects them to resources.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Accessibility & ADA Resources: Explore HSH's commitment to accessibility and ADA compliance.
Success Stories
Highlighting the transformative impact of housing, services, and community partnerships.
Get involved
Join a homelessness advisory body
See seat requirements and learn how to apply for the committees that guide HSH’s work.
Opportunities for Landlords
We’re partnering with landlords and property managers to connect our clients and the private rental market.
Volunteer as a Shelter System Arbitrator (Attorneys Only)
Use your legal expertise to help resolve shelter grievances and support fair access to shelter in San Francisco.
Support nonprofits addressing homelessness
Help San Francisco solve our homelessness crisis through volunteering or donating.
Tell us if someone needs help
Get info on who to call if you see someone in crisis or want to report street conditions.
Community partner and provider resources
Essential tools, updates, and opportunities to support the SF's homelessness response efforts.
Give to the Mayor's fund for the homeless
We're constantly working to end homelessness in the City and you can make a direct impact in helping.
About
HSH strives to make homelessness in San Francisco rare, brief, and one-time. We do this by providing coordinated, compassionate, and high‐quality services. We are built on the core values of equity and justice, quality, and innovation. These are the values reflected in our work.
Learn more about usHSH Leadership
Shireen McSpaddenExecutive Director
Marion SandersChief Deputy Director
Gigi WhitleyChief of Finance and Administration
Anthony BushChief Equity Officer
Emily CohenDeputy Director for Communications & Legislative Affairs
Sarah LocherDeputy Director of Planning, Performance & Strategy
Dariush KayhanDeputy Director for Programs
Salvador MenjivarDirector of Housing
Lisa RachowiczDirector of Outreach and Temporary ShelterContact information
Address
440 Turk St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone
General information
dhsh@sfgov.orgMedia inquiries
HSHmedia@sfgov.orgClient Record Requests
hsh.privacy@sfgov.orgParticipant Grievance Policy
hshgrievances@sfgov.orgADA Compliance
Cody.Eliff@sfgov.orgAdditional info
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