Housing
Off Campus Housing Resources
Betty Chin Day Center
133 7th Street, Eureka, CA
Transitional Residence Program – A one year transitional residential
program, with potential for time extension, for up to five homeless
individuals. It is designed for those who are homeless and working
toward regaining self-sufficiency. Program participants will
be supported by a Case Manager as they work toward independence in all
aspects of life including:
- Employment
- Housing
- Money management – Participants are expected to follow a budget and monthly savings plan
- Education
- Health
- Communication skills
Arcata House Partnership / The Annex
501 Ninth St.
Arcata, CA 95521
707-633-6236
http://www.arcatahouse.org/
Providing Adult and Family Shelters, permanent supportive housing, and rapid re-housing. They also help with food insecurity and case management. Their shelters are at capacity. To be placed on the waiting list, please call 2-1-1 or 707-633-6236. There is also a program for people to use the Carpark, which is our safe parking site in Arcata it comes with meals and case management if the client has a vehicle.
Programs & Services: https://www.arcatahouse.org/programs-services
Community resources: https://www.arcatahouse.org/additional-resources-1
Emergency Shelter
Crisis Services: Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
Eureka, CA
707-443-6042
707-444-9255 (business)
http://www.hdvs.org/
24-hr crisis phone; emergency shelter for survivors/children; support
groups; emergency food, gas, clothes, toiletries, and transportation
in/out of area; advocacy and accompaniment to law enforcement,
hospitals, court, assistance with DV restraining orders and 1-on-1 peer
counseling (by appointment only).
WISH, INC (Women & Children Shelter)
PO Box 642
Garberville, CA 95542
707-923-4100
800-211-1188
http://www.wishshelter.org/
Community-based emergency shelter operating in rural southern
Humboldt. Aid and empower women and their children in crisis and/or
victims of domestic violence.
Eureka Rescue Mission-Women& Children's Program
107 Third St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-5016
http://www.eurekarescuemission.org/
Dinner and breakfast are served to those staying in the shelter.
Emergency shelter; arrive between 4:45 - 4:55 p.m. Check-in at
4:45 PM.. Released after breakfast.
Eureka Rescue Mission-Men's Program
110 Second St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-4551
http://www.eurekarescuemission.org/
Dinner, breakfast are served to those staying in the shelter.
Emergency shelter opens between 5:30 and 6 p.m., release is between 7
and 7:30 a.m. Has a clothing closet. No walk-ins; must be on schedule.
Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
P.O. Box 969
Eureka, CA 95502
707-443-6042
707-444-9255
http://www.hdvs.org/
Emergency shelter geared towards those escaping domestic violence.
Two Feathers Native American Services
(Domestic Violence Services)
1650 Betty Court, Suite A
McKinleyville, CA 95519
707-839-1933
http://www.twofeathers-nafs.org/
Social work, emergency services, counseling, therapeutic culture
groups. Services are free. Also helps with emergency food, clothing
and shelter (up to 3 days) for domestic violence victims.
Contact person Kim Brown.
Launch Pad, Youth Services Bureau, RCAA
(Youth Services)
1100 California Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-445-1360
http://rcaa.org/division/youth-service-bureau
Serving youth, ages 16-21 years old that are homeless, fleeing abusive
or dangerous situations or experiencing severe family conflict. YSB
services include a 24-hour youth crisis hotline, street outreach and
drop-in services, temporary emergency shelter and long term
transitional housing.
Betty's Village: 707-407-3833 ** DHHS Koster Campus, Washington Street, Eureka. ** http://bettychinn.org/
Temporary Housing
Our House
Youth Services Bureau, RCAA
1100 California St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-8322
707-444-2273 (crisis line)
http://rcaa.org/division/youth-service-bureau/program/our-house-%E2%80%93-emergency-shelter
A temporary residential program for ages 12
to 17 years old (maximum stay of 21 days)
with the goal of family reunification. The
majority of all sheltered youth return to their
parent or guardian's home after a brief
intervention by YSB.
North Coast Veterans Resource Center
(HCHV) (Emergency Housing)
109 Fourth St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-442-4322
http://www.vietvets.org/ncvrc.htm
NCVRC operates a 16-bed Health Care for
Homeless Veterans (HCHV) behavioral
health program. In total, NCVRC is able to
provide temporary housing and services to
52 homeless veterans.
Extreme Weather Housing
Winter Shelter Program, Social Services,
DHHS
929 Koster St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-269-4127
http://humboldtgov.org/192/Department-of-Health-Human-Services
Each winter, DHHS announces the opening
of the winter shelter program and how to
apply. Emphasis on families.
McKinleyville Family Resource
Center-Extreme Weather Shelter
1450 Hiller Road
McKinleyville, CA 95519
707-840-0905
www.mckfrc.org/
Open when weather info contacts them
during extreme conditions. They open for
dinner/showers, then people are transported
to church locations for overnight stay.
Others
Fortuna Adventist Community Services
(Housing resources)
2331 Rohnerville Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
707-725-1166
http://fortunaacs.com/
Shelter is geared towards women/children
escaping domestic violence.
Section 8 Housing
City of Eureka Housing Authority
735 W Everding Street
Eureka, CA
(707) 443-4583
https://affordablehousingonline.com/guide/section-8-vouchers/intro
CalWorks Housing Action Program (HAP): 707-268-3400 or 877-410-8809 ** 929 Koster St., Eureka, 95501. ** To assist homeless families in quickly obtaining permanent housing and provide support for housing retention. For people with children under 18.
Mercy's Haven: 707-844-3042 ** For women and children only, faith-based residential program. Email: mercyshaven213@gmail.com. Requires client to look over website and check for compatibility. Process usually involves having Counselor interview with the applicant (though this may not be required). https://www.mercyshaven.org/
Low Income and Subsidized Housing
Housing Choice (aka Section 8): 707-443-4583
City of Eureka Housing Authority:
735 W Everding Street, Eureka, CA
https://affordablehousingonline.com/guide/section-8-vouchers/intro
Application: https://eurekahumboldtha.org/wpcontent/uploads/2021/03/HCVApplication2021.pdf
Danco Builders Low-Income Housing projects: 707-822-9000
Apartment complexes in Arcata, Samoa, Eureka. More being built. Some for seniors. Income-based rent for low-income applicants. All utilities paid (solar powered). https://www.danco-group.com/affordable-housing
Rural Communities Housing Development (RCHDC): Phone 707-463-1975 ** {Fax: 707-463-2252} ** Email: info@rchdc.org
The mission of Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation is to provide decent, affordable housing to low and moderate income persons. Apartments for disabled individuals are available at several of these housing communities. Please contact RCHDC for more information. Download and complete the Pre-Application located at the designated area after each community.
Family apartment communities and others can be found here: https://www.rchdc.org/property-management/find-an-apartment/
Special Needs – Humboldt:
• Arcata Bay Crossing: 31 apartments in Arcata: 280 E Street, Arcata, CA 95521 ** (707) 633-0013 ** Apply to Live here.
Seniors - Humboldt County:
• Bayview Courtyard: 26 apartments in Arcata: 550 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521, ** (707) 826-7312. ** Apply to Live Here.
Seniors - Del Norte County:
• Seagull Villa: 49 apartments in Crescent City: 655 Pacific Ave, Crescent City, CA 95531. ** (707) 464-7612. ** Apply to Live here.
Housing Guide, Property Manager, Apartment Rentals
Humboldt State Polytechnic Off-Campus Housing Guide: (excellent info!)
https://housing.humboldt.edu/resident-resources/off-campus
Property Managers list:
https://housing.humboldt.edu/sites/default/files/hsu_housing_residence_life_off_campus_property_management_companies_0.pdf_life_off_campus_property_management_companies_0.pdf
Strombeck Properties: Phone 707-822-4557 {Fax 707-822-4525}
960 S. G St., Arcata, CA
Monday – Friday 9am - 12pm [lunch] 1pm - 5pm
To check for available apartments: http://www.strombeckprop.com/listings.html
For applications: https://www.strombeckprop.com/forms.html
Waterfront Recovery Center: 707-269-9590 ext 202
The center is residential treatment for persons in recovery and those in need to detox.
2413 2nd St. Eureka CA 95501 ** Email: wrs.admission@gmail.com ** https://www.waterfrontrecovery.org/
Legal Assistance
Family Law Self-Help Center: 707-445-7256
825 Fifth Street, Room 303, Eureka ** http://humboldt.courts.ca.gov/sh/
Provides help with both family and civil law. Services are available to all parties who represent themselves regardless of income. Center staff can provide information about your rights and obligations.