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LAHSA Coordinated Entry System — how to get shelter and housing help

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Panel — LAHSA Coordinated Entry System — how to get shelter and housing help
Panel — LAHSA Coordinated Entry System — how to get shelter and housing help

Description

The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is the county’s main door into shelter, interim housing, and permanent housing. Adults (18+) and youth (16–24) can call the shelter line; families with a child under 18 are connected through 2-1-1. LAHSA also runs seasonal winter shelters (roughly December–March) with free transportation from pickup points.

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What they offer: The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is the county's main door into shelter, interim housing, and permanent housing. Adults (18+) and youth (16–24) can call the shelter line; families with a...

Why this place helps: This is a safe place to sleep tonight and get help with housing.

Best for: anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of it

Ask for: intake

When you call, say:
  • Ask: Is there a waitlist? Please put my name on it.

What to bring

What to do

  1. Call first and ask: Is a bed open tonight?
  2. Then ask: Please put my name on the waitlist.

Hours

LAHSA information line Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; shelter line hours call to confirm

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