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San Luis Obispo County
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Near 93405
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A first call when you are not sure where to start. 211 can help find countywide shelter, food, health, housing, transportation, and benefit resources.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: 211 SLO / United Way of San Luis Obispo County
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DetailsA central homeless services hub in San Luis Obispo with shelter, meals, hygiene, case management, medical connections, and kennels.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: CAPSLO 40 Prado Homeless Services Center
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DetailsImmediate support for suicide, mental health, or substance-use crisis. Call or text 988 for live help.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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DetailsFood pantries, meals, and distribution locators.
Food support for Cuesta students near the 93405 area.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: Cuesta College Basic Needs Food Assistance
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DetailsCountywide food resources and neighborhood distributions, including sites near San Luis Obispo.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: SLO Food Bank
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DetailsLocal emergency assistance and food support in San Luis Obispo.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: The Salvation Army San Luis Obispo
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DetailsBroader directories and supporting resources.
A low-barrier place for internet access, charging, forms, job search, and resource lookup.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: San Luis Obispo County Library
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DetailsHousing Help
San Luis Obispo - 0.6 mi from 93405
School stability and basic-needs support for students without stable housing.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
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DetailsCommunity clinic services near San Luis Obispo for medical and behavioral health support.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
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DetailsA broader SLO County resource guide for practical needs such as food, shelter, hygiene, documents, legal help, pets, jobs, and local support.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: VivaSLO Resource Guide
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DetailsFree clinic care and health navigation for people who are uninsured or underinsured.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: SLO Noor Foundation
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DetailsEmployment and training help for people trying to stabilize income or avoid losing housing.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: SLO County Workforce Development Board
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DetailsCommunity support for 40 Prado and people using homeless services in San Luis Obispo.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: Friends of 40 Prado
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DetailsPlaces connected to beds, day services, showers, laundry, and basic needs.
Hygiene and day services at the 40 Prado campus, including showers, laundry, and service connections.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: CAPSLO 40 Prado Homeless Services Center
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DetailsRent, benefits, housing navigation, and support before housing is lost.
Help for Cuesta students who need food, housing, transportation, benefits, or emergency support.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: Cuesta College Basic Needs
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DetailsCountywide information for homelessness response, coordinated services, and local housing-support programs.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: County of San Luis Obispo Homeless Services Division
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DetailsAffordable housing provider serving the Central Coast, with application-based housing options.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: People's Self-Help Housing
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DetailsBenefits and claims help for veterans, including referrals connected to housing stability.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: SLO County Veterans Services Office
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DetailsBenefits office for food, health coverage, cash aid, and related support.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services
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DetailsCountywide partner focused on helping South County residents move toward housing stability.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: 5Cities Homeless Coalition
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DetailsMental health, medical, safety, and crisis support.
Confidential crisis support, advocacy, and safety planning for survivors across SLO County.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: Lumina Alliance
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DetailsMental health and housing-support services for people building stability in SLO County.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: Transitions-Mental Health Association
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DetailsCounty access point for behavioral health services and treatment referrals.
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Updated Apr 10 - Source: SLO County Behavioral Health
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