Homelessness Statistics for Alameda, CA
Total Homeless persons in Alameda County California in 2019
8,022
There are an estimated 8,022 homeless individuals in Alameda County California. That is a 46% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
497
Unsheltered individuals in families
27
Sheltered individuals
1213
Unsheltered individuals
6285
Sheltered families
161
Unsheltered families
9
Total Homeless families in Alameda County California in 2019
170
There are an estimated 8,022 homeless individuals in Alameda County California. That is a 46% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Alameda County California
Total Chronic Homeless in Alameda County California
2103
There are 478 more homeless individuals in Alameda County California than in 2018. That is a 29% increase.
What is Chronic Homeless?
Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.
Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.
Sheltered chronic
487
Unsheltered Chronic
1616
Veteran Homelessness in Alameda County California
Sheltered
147
Unsheltered
545
Total Veteran Homeless
692
There are more homeless individuals in Alameda County California than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Alameda County California
Sheltered
143
Unsheltered
588
Total Homeless Youth
731
There are -204 more homeless youths in Alameda County California than in 2018. That is a -22% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Alameda County California
5,684
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Alameda County California
26
What are Emergency Shelters?
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 1160 emergency shelter beds in Alameda County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 565 Transitional Housing beds in Alameda County.
What is Permanent Supportive Housing?
Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 3353 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Alameda County.
What is Rapid Re-Housing?
Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 606 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Alameda County.
Alameda County, California Homeless Shelters and Services
26 Homeless Shelter Listings in Alameda County
24 Hour Emergency shelter program
Oakland, CA
Emergency Shelter.17 bed shelter for women with children, age 12 and under (first priority), pregnant women (second priority), and women (if space is available). Length of stay is 28 [...]
Dwight Way Shelter by Berkeley Food & Housing Project
Berkeley, CA
Shelter open from 5:00 pm 7:00 am daily.Shelter reservation line: 1-866-960-2132.Shelter reservation line open from Monday-Friday at 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on Saturday & Sunday at 2: [...]
Berkeley Food and Housing Project
Berkeley, CA
Homeless Services hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entry to homeless services are at 1901 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703Ou [...]
Ruby's Place, Inc.
Hayward, CA
Rubys Place provides shelter and support services to women and their children who are homeless and/or victims of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Financial Hardship, Eviction, Family Problems, Lo [...]
FESCO - The Family Shelter
Hayward, CA
FESCO provides medium-term assistance to homeless families with children, including fathers and adolescent male children. Services include housing, food, and counseling.Services Provided [...]
Images on the Rise
Hayward, CA
Images On The Rise has been serving the homeless people of the community since 1992. We provide housing for men, women and women with children. Job training in housing management, construction, real e [...]
Operation Dignity
Emeryville, CA
Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness? Here's how to contact us for more information about our emergency shelter and transitional housing programs: Call us at (800) 686-9 [...]
Praises of Zion Missionary Baptist Church
San Leandro, CA
The San Leandro Shelter offers 24-hour staffing and client services for 30 women and children. Along with food and shelter, staff provides case management, resources, referrals, advocacy, and househol [...]
Safe Alternatives To Violent Environments
Fremont, CA
Office HoursMonday - Friday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm24-Hour Hotline(510) 794-6055SAVE provides a safety net of services. We are far more than simply a "d [...]
Shepherd's Gate - Livermore
Livermore, CA
We have provided Christ-centered services and housing to over 11,000 battered and homeless women and children.Shepherd's Gate has earned a reputation for rebuilding shattered lives. Since [...]
Tri-Valley Haven
Livermore, CA
Now entering our fourth decade, Tri-Valley Haven continues to be a vital community resource serving adults and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness. [...]
God's Love Outreach Ministries (G.L.O.M.)
Livermore, CA
We provide residential and mental health and case management services for women who come from backgrounds of being incarcerated, battered, homeless, and drug and alcoholic dependency. G.L.O.M. [...]
CityTeam Ministries Oakland
Oakland, CA
In Oakland, CityTeam Ministries provides hot meals, safe shelter, showers, and clean clothing to this city's homeless population. CityTeam Oakland also has a wonderful, caring medical staff that prov [...]
A Safe Place - Shelter For Women - Domestic Violence Shelter
Oakland, CA
Emergency Shelter is the agencys primary program. A Safe Place provides a confidential shelter program for victims of dv is located in a confidential location. Residents stay a maximum 90 days. Emerge [...]
Family Emergency Shelter Hayward - FESCO Shelter
Hayward, CA
ServicesMcKinney Linkages ProgramA two-year program providing housing subsidies/support services to families, living in apartments/houses scattered throughout the community, while a parent [...]
Ursula Sherman Village - Shelter
Berkeley, CA
BOSS Shelter network.50 beds shelter for homeless disabled adults.Shelter Hours: Residents leave by 9:00am Monday to Friday and c [...]
Eden I & R, Inc.
Hayward, CA
Provides assistance in locating shelter space or low-cost housing, gives general information, and makes assessments and referrals to social services agencies. Call between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. After [...]
Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO)
Hayward, CA
Family ShelterMust call first, intakes only over the phone. Week-to-week shelter for adults with dependent minors. Offers counseling, job placement, housing assistance family counseling, employment re [...]
Second Chance Tri-Cities Center
Newark, CA
Emergency shelter for individuals and families. Maximum stay is two weeks for individuals, three weeks for families. Drug and alcohol programs available. Four centers located in Newark, Fremont, Union [...]
South County Homeless Project
Hayward, CA
Homeless Shelter for Mentally Disabled.Provides emergency housing and non-residential services (housing, income and employment assistance) to the mentally disabled homeless in Southern Alameda [...]
Sunrise Village Emergency Shelter
Fremont, CA
Homeless ShelterEmergency and transitional shelter for individuals and families with children. Provides job counseling, support groups, and other services. There is a waiting list for families. [...]
Women's Daytime Drop-in Center
Berkeley, CA
Monday - Friday 8AM-4PM Breakfast 9AM - 10AM Lunch 12PM - 1PM We are a non-profit program addressing the needs of homeles [...]
Building Opportunities for Self-sufficiency (Boss) Shelters
Berkeley, CA
Bed shelters available through referral from Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services.Other Services:EducationDrug/alcohol recoveryMental healthHousingEmploym [...]
Casa Maria Safe Haven
Oakland, CA
Casa Maria Safe Haven is a shelter (Safe Haven Program) with 17 Units, for Homeless Disabled Adults who can stay for up to 6 months while waiting for permanent housing. Requirements: Ref [...]
Human Outreach - Shelter for Men
Hayward, CA
Human Outreach allows you to stay 30 days once per year. You must apply at Social Services and ask for the CHAAS Program.Eligibility:HomelessS [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
902 2153 741 244 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
277 47 |
159 501 |
157 231 |
228 71 |
| 2015 Total | 4,040 | 324 | 660 | 388 | 299 | |
| 2016 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
995 2153 753 244 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
269 47 |
167 501 |
170 231 |
200 71 |
| 2016 Total | 4,145 | 316 | 668 | 401 | 271 | |
| 2017 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
1081 3837 685 26 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
261 9 |
214 1406 |
153 378 |
253 738 |
| 2017 Total | 5,629 | 270 | 1,620 | 531 | 991 | |
| 2018 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
964 3837 669 26 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
247 9 |
219 1406 |
148 378 |
197 738 |
| 2018 Total | 5,496 | 256 | 1,625 | 526 | 935 | |
| 2019 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
1213 6285 497 27 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
161 9 |
487 1616 |
147 545 |
143 588 |
| 2019 Total | 8,022 | 170 | 2,103 | 692 | 731 | |
- SI: Individuals in shelters
- UI: Unsheltered individuals
- IFS: Individuals in families shelters
- UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
- S: Sheltered
- H: Homeless
Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics
| Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) | Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months | 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time | Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH | Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 170 | 9.2% | 3154 | 52.2% | 94.9% |
| 2016 | 186 | 8.5% | 2688 | 46.7% | 96.4% |
| 2017 | 170 | 7.9% | 2979 | 46.2% | 97.1% |
| 2018 | 208 | 7.5% | 2245 | 52.1% | 98.0% |
| 2019 | 196 | 7.8% | 3622 | 53.8% | 97.4% |
- Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
- Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
- 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
- Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
- Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing
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