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    Marin County here:   Marin County Information
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    SHELTERS, FOOD, AND SERVICES
    MARIN COUNTY

    Homeward Bound of Marin     
    199 Greenfield Ave., 2nd Floor, San Rafael.  (415) 457-2114.  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.

    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.

    1-800-7SHELTER (1-800-774-3583)
    Toll-free 24-hour Shelter Bed Hotline for the entire Bay Area.  For
    more info call 1-800-273-6222.  More services are available!

    MEALS

    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 from 9am-3pm daily.

    LEGAL AID

    Legal Aid of Marin   
    30 N. San Pedro Rd. #220, San Rafael, CA 94903.
    (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.


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