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Marin

Homeward Bound of Marin
199 Greenfield Ave., 2nd Floor, San Rafael. The chief provider of transitional and long-term housing and support services for homeless in Marin. Provides a safe place to stay for approximately 2,000 people, including 200 or more children, each year. (415) 457-2114

Mill Street Center
190 Mill St., San Rafael (415) 457-9651 or 800-428-1488. The 40-bed center serves single adult men and women. Twenty beds are designated for emergency night-to-night stays. Another 20 beds are reserved for adults wishing to end homelessness in their lives. These people create an action plan and work toward their goals during stays of up to six weeks. In turn, staff support the residents with around-the-clock counseling and daily workshops. A good place to start.

New Beginnings Center
1399 N. Hamilton Parkway Novato. 415-382-3532. Homeless shelter located on decommissioned Air Force Base. Residents learn to identify and participate job workshops. Healthcare, around-the-clock counseling, an on-site 12-step program, and other services to help residents move into long-term housing. On site vocational training includes Culinary Academy, Garden Maintenance, Janitorial and Building Maintenance, Public Works, and Computer Skills Classes. Requires transition from the Mill Street Center.

Voyager Carmel Center
830 B Street, San Rafael. 415-459-5843. 35-bed capacity, with 10 beds for residents staying an average of one to four months. The remaining 25 beds are for long-term residents. Adults participate in programs focused on enhancing individual strengths through symptom management, crisis prevention, basic living skills improvement, community building, and job readiness and retention.

Fourth Street Center
1111 4th St., San Rafael. 415-457-0125. This center provides long-term housing for 20 single adults. Counseling and other support services are also provided. Income from commercial tenants on the ground floor helps support ongoing services for the residents.

Marin Housing Authority
4020 Civic Center Drive San Rafael. (415) 491-2525 – Runs a variety of low-income housing programs and services.

MAWS – Marin Abused Women’s Services
Hotline: (415) 924-6616 - Provides a safe, confidential place for battered women and children. Shelter staff help women evaluate their options and plans. Medical assistance, food and clothing, support groups, children's services, parenting groups, housing assistance, child care and transportation are provided. Office: 734 A Street, San Rafael. (415) 457-2464

The Ritter Center
16 Ritter St., San Rafael. (415) 457-8182 Provides services aimed at ending homelessness, including: financial assistance, food, health care, private voicemail, general mail delivery, clothing, focused case management, HIV testing, counselors for drug and alcohol treatment, mental health counseling & referral services.

Health and Human Services
120 N. Redwood Dr. (415) 473-3470. Apply here for general assistance, food stamps, and medical services. 9-4pm weekdays.

211.org
Info, resources, and referrals for non-profit agencies, and social services. Available 24/7 in any area by calling 211 or visiting the 211.org website. Also available at 800-273-6222.

St. Vincent De Paul
820 B St. San Rafael. (415) 454-3303. Breakfast starts at 6:30am. Lunch 11am-1pm daily. Bag lunches from 12-1pm. Homeless Help Desk M-Th, 12-2pm, Fri 1-3pm.

Salvation Army Community Center
351 Mission Avenue San Rafael. (415) 459-4520. Provides emergency food and other services 9-3pm.

Legal Aid of Marin
30 N. San Pedro Rd. #220, San Rafael. (415) 492-0230. Provides quality legal services, direct representation, and pro per support services to low income and homeless Marin County residents. Helps especially with problems related to housing, employment, child dependency, domestic violence prevention, and debtor rights. Located near the Marin Civic Center.

Since 2004