2020-2021 WINTER SHELTER PROGRAM

October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021

ARE YOU IN NEED OF SHELTER?

The Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles's colder months. Winter Shelters are located all across the County and will be operating 24 hours a day this year due to COVID-19 operating from October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021.

For more information, please call the Winter Shelter Hotline 1 (800) 548-6047 or click the button below.

The Augmented Winter Shelter (AWS)

Weather-activated shelters are short-term to provide individuals experiencing homelessness a safe and supportive place to stay during inclement weather.

Population: Single adult individuals 18 years or older and transitional age youth between the ages of 18-24.

211’s role:

To link those experiencing homelessness to the closest Augmented Winter Shelter in their area.
Provide transportation

For more AWS information, please call the Winter Shelter Hotline 1 (800) 548-6047.

Partners: Los Angeles Homeless Housing Authority

Note: The Augmented Winter Shelters can only be offered when activated. They have sunset and are not available at this time.

Click here to review Winter Shelter Grievance Policy.

Click here to review Grievance and Termination Procedures for YR/WS Program

bed cots neatly set up next to one another in a homeless shelter

Am I Eligible for the Program?

To have access to the winter shelter program, you must be:

At least 18 years old or older

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Experiencing homelessness

Person receiving delivery of food with personal protective equipment

What to Expect

• Shelters will follow new “Safer at Home” guidelines to keep everyone healthy and safe indoors. This includes daily temperature checks and staff conducting a COVID19 screening questionnaire.

• Shelters welcome pets and emotional support animals.

• Shelters serve 3 meals a day.

ACCESSING A SHELTER

1.) FIND A SHELTER

Use the list of shelter locations provided and pick one that is close to you.

2.) CALL TO CHECK AVAILABILITY

All shelters require you to call first before coming. There are a limited amount of beds at each site.

3.) PACK YOUR BAGS

All shelters have a two (2) bag restriction. Anything more will not be allowed into the site.

4.) FIND TRANSPORT

Transportation is limited - refer to list for sites that offer transportation.

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