Admission Guidelines

At our residential shelter in Laguna Beach, homeless adults receive free housing, meals, counseling and support services.

Shelter residents are expected to

• Seek income either through employment or appropriate government programs.
• Save 80% of their income for future housing.
• Do chores and comply with program guidelines.
• Work with a case manager on a plan for self-sufficiency.
• Continue in a recovery program, if applicable.
• Aim for housing, employment and sobriety.

Admission Requirements

• Single adults age 18+.
• Sober and free of drugs.
• No prescribed addictive medications.
• No outstanding arrest warrants [Previous felony convictions accepted.]

Admission Procedure

• Call Wednesday mornings at 10:30 to determine if there is space on the wait list and have a telephone interview to secure a place.
• If accepted, call daily to maintain a place on the wait list.
• Arrive promptly when space becomes available.
• Upon arrival, test negative for drugs and alcohol.
• You will be assigned to a case manager to begin planning your program.
• You will receive a health assessment.

Successful shelter graduates may apply to live in our transitional living apartments – Henderson House in San Clemente – for up to one year, with continued support services.

Main Office Phone: 949.494.6928