Housing and
Supportive
Services
Our team connects participants to resources, helps them achieve their housing and financial goals, and guides participants to overall stability.
About CRC's Housing and Supportive Services
Community Resource Center assists individuals and families at-risk of homelessness due to rental or utility arrears in the City of Carlsbad with financial assistance, case management, and individualized support.
For housing, shelter and rental assistance:
Please call us at (760) 300-3238
Visit our Social Services office at 650 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
Or, you may use the contact form below
Emergency Shelter
Interfaith Shelter Network
Night-only rotational shelter between churches in the North County Coastal Area providing shelter and meals for transitionally homeless individuals and families. Runs from October through April.
Bridge Housing Motel Voucher Program*
Provides a short-term stay in a local motel and may prevent people’s fall from temporary homelessness to chronic homelessness. Requires a housing plan within 2 weeks. *Available to residents or those experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad or Encinitas.
Prevention & Housing Assistance
Prevention Assistance: Carlsbad
If you are a resident of Carlsbad at risk of becoming homeless or behind on rent or utilities, please complete our Rental Assistance Form.
Housing Assistance: Carlsbad Rapid ReHousing
CRC provides Carlsbad families and individuals experiencing homelessness with case management and housing navigation support, as well as rental and deposit assistance with the goal of helping participants obtain and maintain permanent housing. Referrals for this program primarily come from the Coordinated Entry System facilitated by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness. Additionally, CRC receives referrals from our community partners, including the City of Carlsbad, HOT Team, County of San Diego, PATH, Interfaith Community Services, and Catholic Charities.
Housing Assistance: County Wide Rapid ReHousing
CRC provides families and individuals experiencing homelessness with case management and housing navigation support, as well as rental and deposit assistance with the goal of helping participants obtain and maintain permanent housing. Referrals for this program come directly from the Coordinated Entry System facilitated by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness.
Supportive Services
Case Management
Case managers work one-on-one with program participants to set goals and work towards self-sufficiency and security for themselves and their families.
CalFresh & Benefit Enrollment
Through a partnership with San Diego Health and Human Services, CRC participants can apply for CalFresh and other public benefits, allowing eligible applicants to receive same-day certification for these benefits.
Carlsbad Employment and Benefits Program
Individuals experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad are eligible for one-on-one assistance to secure employment, acquire job skills and increase earning potential. Participants are also eligible to receive application assistance for public benefits as well as application and appeals support for SSI/SSDI.
Transportation & Utilities Assistance
Case managed participants receive support through PRONTO cards, gas cards and other transportation services to help them secure or maintain housing.
Other Supportive Services
Additional support provided through our Housing & Supportive Services program can include assistance with procuring vital documents, covering moving expenses, establishing utilities, and managing employment-related costs.
Contact Us
For more information regarding our Housing & Supportive Services programming, please contact us at (760) 300-3238 or using the contact form below. If you are a Carlsbad resident behind on rent or utilities, please complete our Rental Assistance Form here. You can also visit CRC’s Social Services office at 650 Second St, Encinitas, CA 92024.
To connect with the County of San Diego’s Office of Homeless Solutions, please call (619)980-4168 or email HSEC-OHS@sdcounty.ca.gov. For emergency shelter or additional resources, please contact 2-1-1 San Diego.
Community Education
Workshops
CRC offers Financial Fitness and Housing workshops, presented by CRC staff or partner organizations. These workshops are open to the community and are free of charge.
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