RESOURCES

URGENT NEEDS RESOURCE FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Transitional Food & Shelter currently provides Motel Voucher service to those in need only by referring agencies. People who are refused a communal shelter due to sickness or other critical need are referred to us by the many agencies in our area, chiefly in northern San Luis Obispo county. At this time we suggest the quickest way to get the help needed is to call HOTLINE OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY toll free 1-800-549-8989 or the local number 805-544-0566

 

Hotline provides community wide information and referrals, crisis intervention, and support as well as senior information, referral and follow-up offered on a 24 hour telephone basis by staff and trained volunteers.

 

Shelter in the City of San Luis Obispo: EOC (Economic Opportunity Commission) 805-544-4355

 

Shelter in northern San Luis Obispo County is provided by participating churches in Atascadero by ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization) in cooperation with EOC 805-462-3663 (FOOD). They have a meal program weekdays 5 to 6 PM where people needing shelter are screened and approved. Participating churches in Atascadero provide shelter in their facilities.

 

Agencies referring clients to TFS are (among others) EOC; ECHO; Women's Shelter; Loaves and Fishes (Atascadero and Paso Robles); Salvation Army; DSS (Department of Social Services); and Mental Health.

 

Transitional Food & Shelter sponsors a People's Kitchen in Paso Robles provided by volunteers, churches, and civic community organizations. Meals are free to anyone in need served from 5 to 6 PM at the Second Baptist Church, 1937 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, Monday through Friday. At this time there is no community shelter for the homeless in Paso Robles. Our Motel Voucher Program provides motel rooms only to those in need through an agency that provides follow up assistance in obtaining temporary or permanent housing and other assistance.