
Homelessness is not an isolated issue. Everyone across Santa Barbara County must pitch in to help. We need you to talk to your neighbors, encourage lawmakers to keep their promise to build supportive housing, and help people move off the streets.
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IN NEED OF HELP?
Steps to getting help for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and in need of support services:
1. Meet in person with a Housing Navigator at a Regional Entry Point for a screening.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages and online at 211santabarbaracounty.org
If you are in crisis, call 9-1-1.
If you need help with other services or needs, call 211.
* The supply of permanent, supportive housing is limited. In cases where housing options are not available, our team will attempt to match people with rental assistance or other wraparound services.
Resource Guides
Common Ground Santa Barbara County Resource Guide
Common Ground Santa Barbara County Resource Guide - Short - South - English
Common Ground Santa Barbara County Resource Guide - Short - South - Spanish
Common Ground Santa Barbara County Resource Guide - Short - Mid/North - English
Common Ground Santa Barbara County Resource Guide - Short - Mid/North - Spanish
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance.
Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages.
If out of the area or unable to connect to 2-1-1, try 800-400-1572.
IN NEED OF HELP?
Steps to getting help for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and in need of support services:
1. Meet in person with a Housing Navigator at a Regional Entry Point for a screening.
OR
2. Receive a referral for services depending on the level of need.
3. Connect to housing resources.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages and online at 211santabarbaracounty.org
If you are in crisis, call 9-1-1.
* The supply of permanent, supportive housing is limited. In cases where housing options are not available, our team will attempt to match people with rental assistance or other wraparound services.
Northern Santa Barbara County United Way's program Home for Good Santa Barbara County is the lead agency in Santa Barbara County's Coordinated Entry System. Home for Good features a Funders Collaborative that meets each quarter, which consists of members from all sectors and geographical areas in Santa Barbara County. The Collaborative ensures that the funds received do the most good, and Home for Good makes sure that works gets done. Simple enough? We think so. Find out more below.
We work with companies, governments, nonprofits and other organizations to address complex challenges in Santa Barbara County. Our partners contribute more than money. Their expertise, ideas, volunteer power, in-kind support and more are helping build stronger communities.
MOUs For The Coordinated Entry System Between United Way and Partner Agencies To Be Physical and Outreach Entry Points
Home For Good Santa Barbara County is the Lead Agency for the Coordinated Entry System, a no-wrong door, countywide system that engages and connects individuals and families experiencing homelessness to the optimal resources for their needs. We believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home for good.
City Net
Good Samaritan Shelter
Isla Vista Community Service District
New Beginnings Counseling Center
PATH - Santa Barbara
The Salvation Army Transition & Recovery Center
Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness
Santa Barbara County Social Services
Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People
WillBridge of Santa Barbara
MOUs For The Coordinated Entry System Between Santa Barbara County and Partner Agencies
City Net
Good Samaritan
Housing Authority County of Santa Barbara
Housing Authority of City of Santa Barbara
Mental Wellness Center
New Beginnings
PATH –Santa Barbara
PathPoint
People Helping People
The Salvation Army Transition & Recovery Center
Sanctuary Psychiatric Centers
Santa Barbara Community Housing Corporation
Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness
Santa Barbara County Public Defender
Santa Barbara County Public Health
Santa Barbara County Social Services
Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People
Sarah House
The Salvation Army, Hospitality House
United Way
Willbridge
Veterans Adminisration
MOUs Between United Way and Housing Authorities To Provide Homeless Verification Preferences
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara
Other MOUs Between United Way and Service Providers
Saint John Neumann Catholic Church
Showers of Blessing
Home For Good Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership
Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership For Veterans And People Experiencing Homelessness: The Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership is a program of the United Way NSBC and is administered by CaliforniaVolunteers and sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. AmeriCorps members serve with the United Way and in agencies that help veterans and people experiencing homelessness obtain housing, employment, provide assistance to the formerly homeless and connect them to other mainstream services to increase self-sufficiency.
AmeriCorps Partnership MOUS
Common Ground Santa Barbara County (program of the United Way)
Freedom Warming Centers
Good Samaritan Shelter
Home For Good Santa Barbara County (program of the United Way)
City of Santa Barbara
Mission United Santa Barbara County (program of the United Way)
PATH – Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness
Santa Barbara County Public Defender
Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department
Santa Barbara County Probation
Sanctuary Psychiatric Centers