Winter Resources for Students & Families Experiencing Homelessness

As we gear up for the winter break, it’s important to acknowledge that the holiday season may be a stressful time for some students and families with housing insecurities. Here are some resources that can be shared with students and families experiencing homelessness: 

• SF Firefighters Toy Program
• SF Police Department Toy Program - staff and/or families can visit their local police station & ask for their toy drive program
• SAFEH Community Resources
• Navigating SF’s Shelter System
• SF Family Access Points
• SF Youth Access Points
• Project Homeless Connect (PHC)  Available Services Guide 
• Support for Families: SF Holiday Meals, Toys, & Assistance

Hotlines: 

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
• The Safe & Sound TALK Line: (415) 441-KIDS (415-441-5437)
• Huckleberry Youth Programs/ Crisis Shelter Hotline: (415) 621-2929
• Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
• Call 311 for additional food resources and public benefits available in San Francisco
• 24-hr Child Crisis: (415) 970-3800 only de-escalation and hospitalization (no welfare checks)