The goal of each of these services is to bridge our program members from homelessness to long-term housing. Aside from our Haven House Emergency Shelter, housing programs are only accessible on a referral basis through external organizations or Interfaith case managers. Submit a request for eligibility through the "Inquiry Form" below.
What does Housing & Shelter also cover?
Emergency Shelter
Haven House provides emergency housing for homeless people each night in Escondido. Availability: (760) 644-4644.
Short-Term Housing
Interfaith offers temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness - with or without a housing intervention already in place. This program serves to assist in their transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Our Temporary Housing is located in Escondido. Availability: (760) 489-6380.
Permanent Housing
Permanent housing units and programs provide safe and affordable housing for homeless community members as well as families with a disabled adult.
Grants Per Diem
This temporary housing program is for Veterans discharge from service with any discharge except dishonorable. This program has three program models: Service Intensive, Low Demand, and Bridge Housing. This program is in Oceanside. Availability: (760) 489-6380 or gpdreferrals@interfaithservices.org.
Family Shelter
The Family Shelter program is a short-term shelter program serving traditional and non-traditional families. This program provides a safe, stable environment for families seeking permanent housing. Availability: (760) 803-0877 or familyshelterinquiry@interfaithservices.org.
Behavioral Health
Interfaith offers temporary housing for unhoused people struggling with mental health. Referrals are made through Mental Health Systems.
Rapid Re-Housing
This program provides short to moderate-term financial assistance for people and families experiencing homelessness.
Recuperative Care
Interfaith's Abraham and Lillian Turk Recuperative Care Center provides short-term residential care for people experiencing homelessness after being discharged from local hospitals.
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