Homelessness Statistics for Contra Costa, CA
Total Homeless persons in Contra Costa County California in 2019
2,295
There are an estimated 2,295 homeless individuals in Contra Costa County California. That is a 3% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
191
Unsheltered individuals in families
128
Sheltered individuals
477
Unsheltered individuals
1499
Sheltered families
62
Unsheltered families
37
Total Homeless families in Contra Costa County California in 2019
99
There are an estimated 2,295 homeless individuals in Contra Costa County California. That is a 3% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Contra Costa County California
Total Chronic Homeless in Contra Costa County California
454
There are -38 less homeless individuals in Contra Costa County California than in 2018. That is a -8% drop .
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
127
Unsheltered Chronic
327
Veteran Homelessness in Contra Costa County California
Sheltered
39
Unsheltered
75
Total Veteran Homeless
114
There are more homeless individuals in Contra Costa County California than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Contra Costa County California
Sheltered
43
Unsheltered
73
Total Homeless Youth
116
There are -17 more homeless youths in Contra Costa County California than in 2018. That is a -13% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Contra Costa County California
1,897
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Contra Costa County California
13
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 474 emergency shelter beds in Contra Costa County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 186 Transitional Housing beds in Contra Costa 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 1111 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Contra Costa 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 126 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Contra Costa County.
Contra Costa County, California Homeless Shelters and Services
13 Homeless Shelter Listings in Contra Costa County
Bay Area Rescue Mission - Shelter for Men, Women, and Children
Richmond, CA
The Rescue Mission helps meet the basic needs of hurting and homeless men, women, and children in the Bay Area with food and a clean, safe place to sleep. Single Men:Pl [...]
GRIP Family Housing Program
Richmond, CA
ServicesOur Family Housing Program, which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for families with children (75 year-round beds).Our West County Resource Center, which provide [...]
STAND Domestic Violence - RMC
Concord, CA
STAND! For Families Free of Violence is the only provider of comprehensive family violence services in Contra Costa County. We work to end domestic violence and child abuse and build safe and strong f [...]
Love-A-Child Missions Homeless Recovery Shelter
Bay Point, CA
Shelter Pregnant WomenOffice Hours: 8am-5pm everydayFront desk staffed 24 hours/dayOur strategy focuses on healing the whole family by providing emergency housing, nutrit [...]
SHELTER, Inc. of Contra Costa County
Martinez, CA
SHELTER, Inc. is working to keep participants, visitors, volunteers, and staff safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19), the shelters are open and operating under strict precautions. [...]
Don Brown Shelter - Anka Behavioral Health
Antioch, CA
Don Brown Shelter in Antioch, CA is the sole provider in the area for emergency shelter for homeless men and women who have a severe and persistent mental illness. The shelter currently has 20 beds, h [...]
SAFE Place - Northern California Family Center
Martinez, CA
Office HoursMonday - Friday: 9am - 5pmSaturday - Sunday: ClosedRunaway Program- Outreach/ Safe Place, Short- term shelter for youth, family mediation, and Outpatient counseling [...]
Shepherd's Gate - Brentwood
Brentwood, CA
We have provided Christ-centered services and housing to over 11,000 battered and homeless women and children.Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30am- 4:30pmHere is just a parti [...]
Brookside Shelter - CCHS
Richmond, CA
24 hours a day shelter and have the capacity to serve over 160 men and women.Offers a specialized program for individuals 18-21 years of age. If involved in case management, residents may stay up to 1 [...]
Trinity Center
Walnut Creek, CA
Impact of COVID-19 We believe that people need us now more than ever. Trinity Center is a Contra Costa County Coordinated Assessment Referral and Engagement (CARE) Facility and therefore consid [...]
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 |
386 1248 318 79 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
91 25 |
174 377 |
44 78 |
43 97 |
| 2015 Total | 2,031 | 116 | 551 | 122 | 140 | |
| 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 |
385 981 235 129 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
73 38 |
145 201 |
51 85 |
40 51 |
| 2016 Total | 1,730 | 111 | 346 | 136 | 91 | |
| 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 |
512 840 184 71 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
62 22 |
117 194 |
50 49 |
30 31 |
| 2017 Total | 1,607 | 84 | 311 | 99 | 61 | |
| 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 |
523 1432 174 105 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
55 34 |
162 330 |
56 46 |
38 95 |
| 2018 Total | 2,234 | 89 | 492 | 102 | 133 | |
| 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 |
477 1499 191 128 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
62 37 |
127 327 |
39 75 |
43 73 |
| 2019 Total | 2,295 | 99 | 454 | 114 | 116 | |
- 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 | 159 | 8.3% | 1922 | 46.8% | 97.1% |
| 2016 | 154 | 8.6% | 1837 | 58.1% | 95.9% |
| 2017 | 135 | 7.0% | 1707 | 57.6% | 96.7% |
| 2018 | 114 | 7.0% | 1854 | 51.5% | 96.7% |
| 2019 | 100 | 8.0% | 2932 | 28.2% | 98.3% |
- 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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