City of Oceanside Releases Homeless Shelter Update

OCEANSIDE, CA — To address the homeless crisis in Oceanside and to mitigate community impacts, the City of Oceanside is preparing for its first year-round homeless shelter. A property was purchased, construction costs were approved, and an operating agreement was signed with the San Diego Rescue Mission for the "Oceanside Navigation Center" at the centrally-located 3131 Oceanside Boulevard property.

Property improvements are underway; internal demolition is nearly complete and site furnishings have begun to arrive. Unforseen site issues have slowed some work, but construction is expected to be complete around the end of the year.

(Renderings of the Homeless Shelter. Photo courtesy City of Oceanside)

This Center will be committed to providing a safe, low-barrier to entry facility. Services are to include stabilization and supportive assistance to connect people to income, public benefits, medical and mental health services, permanent housing, rehabilitation programs, or other appropriate housing program solutions. This program will use a person-centered, trauma-informed care model.

SHELTER TO INCLUDE...

LOW BARRIERS TO ENTRY
"Low barriers" mean the shelter makes help easily accessible and tries to minimize obstacles like mountains of paperwork, waiting lists, and eligibility requirements that can stand in the way of people getting help. Participants will be referred directly by the Oceanside Housing Authority, the Oceanside Police Homeless Outreach Teams, and our community service partners. Admittance to the facility will be on a referral basis only, and drop-in service will not be accomodated.

HOUSING FOCUSED PROGRAM
The program will aim to help resolve participants’ homelessness as quickly as possible, while meeting basic needs.

Access to on-site case management services will include a needs assessment, the development of a housing plan, coordination with county, state, and federal programs, as well as nonprofits and social service agencies, as needed.

NEEDED SERVICES

Shelter services will include 24-hour staffing, security, daytime activities, meals, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and safe storage for belongings. It will include basic hygiene and medical products, telephone access and message services. It will serve participants in a welcoming and solutions-focused environment. It will provide access and transportation to medical and mental healthcare, and substance abuse treatment.

ANOTHER COMING PROJECT

59 Permanent Supportive Housing Units for Homeless Oceanside Residents
The City Council committed $3.5 million and 59 section 8 housing vouchers towards a 60-unit affordable housing development to be built on Greenbrier Drive. The project includes $6 million in state funds, along with private sector funding.

REPORTING COMMUNITY ISSUES

Residents and business owners can report a concern about homelessness such as abandoned carts or encampments via the free My Oceanside app, by calling (760) 435-4500, or by emailing customercare@oceansideca.org.

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