Housing-Related Resources • Housing-Related Resources • Housing-Related Resources • Housing-Related Resources

AIDS Emergency Fund • (415)558-6999–M-F10am-12:30pm,1:30pm-4pm• 12GraceSt(offMissionStbetw9th&10thSt)• aidsemergencyfund.org

Immediate, short-termfinancial assistance tohelppeopledisabled by HIV/AIDS to cover basic human needs andstabilize living situations (rent and utilities).Must be SFresident,disabledbyHIV/AIDS,andhaveincome<$13,055.

AIDS Housing Alliance San Francisco (AHASF)

• (415)552-3242• 350GoldenGateAve(nearLarkinSt)• ahasf.org• Drop-in clinic on Mon. Doors open at 12pm andcloseat12:15pm;firstcome,firstserved.

Housingadvocacy,subsidy,andfinancialassistanceforpeoplewith HIV/AIDS. Need government issued ID, letter of HIVdiagnosisandproofofincome,paystubsfromwork,SSIetc.

AIDS Legal Referral Panel • (415)701-1100–Callforappointment• 1663MissionSt,Ste500(nearSouthVanNessAve)• alrp.org

Free and low cost legal services for people with HIV/AIDSintheSFBayArea.

American Red Cross, Bay Area Chapter• (888)4-HELP-BAY(888-443-5722)• 85SecondSt,8thFl(atMissionSt)• redcrossbayarea.org

Lifesaving skills training through community coursesthatincludedisasterpreparedness,CPR/AED(automatedexternaldefibrillator),andFirstAid.

Bay Area Legal Aid • (415)982-1300• 50FellSt(atVanNessAve)• baylegal.org

Civil legal services.Must be low incomeor homelessinSFBayArea.

Centerforce, Inc. • (415)456-9980• 2955KernerBlvd,2ndFl,SanRafael,CA94901• centerforce.org/programs/

Health educationandpreventionservices,parentingandrelationship classes, relationship and communicationskills-building workshops, case-management forindividuals and couples, and more. Must be individualincarceratedinCaliforniaortheirsignificantother.

Central City SRO Collaborative • (415)775-7110• 259HydeSt(nearEddySt)• ccsro.org

OrganizesSROtenantsforimprovedhabitability,medical/mental health, tenant empowerment, and communitybuilding.

Coalition On Homelessness• (415)346-3740• 468TurkSt(nearLarkinSt)• cohsf.org

Advocacy for the homeless, defending homeless rightsanddignity.

Eviction Defense Collaborative • (415)947-0797–M-F9:30-11:30am;1-3pm• 995MarketSt,#1200(at6thSt)• evictiondefense.org

Emergencylegalservicesandrentalassistanceloansforlow-incomeSFtenantsrespondingtoevictionlawsuits.

Forensic AIDS Project• (415)863-8237–M-F8am-5pm• 798BrannanSt,2ndFl(at7thSt)

AIDSpreventionandhealtheducationtoinmatesinCCSFcriminaljusticesystemandtheirsignificantothers.HepatitisC testing and Hepatitis B vaccination, as well as otheroutreach, risk assessment, referral and linkage services.AlsoanADAP(AIDSDrugAssistanceProgram)enrollmentsite.Mustbe individual incarcerated in theSanFranciscocountyjailsortheirsignificantother.

Homeless Storage• (415)921-1978–M-F9am-12pm,12:45-3:45pm• 350JonesSt(atEllisSt)• sfhsa.org/82.htm

Storage available for any homeless person.Clothes andshoesonly;maybestoredupto6months.Maximumoftwobagsperpersonandaccessisalloweddaily.

Housing Rights Committee • (415)703-8644–M-Th1-5pm• 417SouthVanNessAve(near15thSt)• hrcsf.org

Free housing counseling for tenants on their rights tohabitableandaffordablehousinginSanFrancisco.

Human Rights Commission• (415)252-2500–M-F8:am-5pm• 25VanNessAve(nearMarketSt)• sf-hrc.org

Protects and promotes human rights for all people(focusingonSanFranciscoresidents).

Jewish Family Services • (415)449-1200–M-F8:30am-5pm• 2150PostSt(nearScottSt)• jfcs.org

Comprehensivesocialservicestosupportandstrengthenpeople of all ages, beliefs, and backgrounds. Availabletofamiliesandindividuals.Unabletoprovidehousingforsinglemales.

Mission Neighborhood Resource Center• (415)869-7977• 165CappSt(near16thSt)• mnhc.org/MNRCServices.shtml

Housing and shelter advocacy/referrals and enhancesthe physical, social, emotional, and economic health ofhomelessresidentsoftheMissionneighborhood.Servicesarefree,bilingual,andavailableondrop-inbasis.

Mission SRO Collaborative • (415)255-4733• 418ValenciaSt(near16thSt)• dscs.org/content/view/152/146/

Advocacy for the rightsandsafetyof tenants living inSROhotels.

San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team • (415)401-2660(Tuonly)• (415)554-8471(W-F)• 617MissionSt(near2ndSt)• catsinc.org/SFHomeless_Outreach_Team.html

Outreachtothoselivingonthestreets,offeringmedicalandmentalhealthservices,substanceabuse treatment,transitional housing opportunities, and eventuallypermanenthousing.

San Francisco Redevelopment Agency • (415)749-2400–M-F8am-5pm• 1SouthVanNessAve,5thFl(atMarketSt)• sfraaffordablehousing.org

Resourcepointforseniorsand/orpeoplelivingwithAIDSlooking for low-moderate income housing and belowmarket-raterentals.NeedCaliforniaIDwithSFresidence.Additionalrequirementsexistdependingontheprogram.

San Francisco Rent Board • (415)252-4602–M-F8am-5pm• 25VanNessAve,Ste320(nearMarketSt)• sfrb.org

Protects tenants from excessive rent increases whileassuring landlords fair and adequate rents consistentwith Federal Anti-Inflation Guidelines. Conducts rentalarbitration hearings, mediations and investigatoryhearingsonReportsofAllegedWrongfulEviction.

San Francisco Tenants’ Union• (415)282-6622–Callfordrop-inhours• 558CappSt(near21stSt)• sftu.org

Helps low-income families in evictions, rent increases,securitydeposits,landlordharassmentandtenants’rightsinforeclosures,andotherareasoftenant-landlordlaw.

Seasons of Sharing Fund• (415)777-7120• P.O.Box44740,SanFrancisco,CA94144• seasonofsharing.org

Economic resources for SF residents to help withrentalassistanceandcriticalfamilyneed.Noonecanreceive thegrantmore thanonce.Contact for furthereligibilityrequirements.

We at BBE believe that everyone deserves a piece of the American Dream… a safe place to lay one’s head.

The Strong and Healthy Committee

is a group of peer health

volunteers from Black

Brothers Esteem (BBE),

a program based at the

San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

We created this pamphlet because

we want to share this information

with all the members of our diverse

community in need of housing and

treatment resources. At BBE, we

have a broad understanding of health,

and think that it means well-being

in every manner (physical, mental,

spiritual, etc). We also believe that

everyone deserves a piece of the

American Dream: to have a place to

lay one’s head.

My American Dream...

a place to lay my head

Home Sweet Home

Housing and treatment resources for low-income / homeless

African American men in San Francisco

For more information or to become involved with BBE call the BBE Hotline at (415) 487-8018, e-mail bbe@sfaf.org, or visit www.sfaf.org/bbe

Under Article 25 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights1, everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.

This list is to be used as an informational resource only. The

San Francisco AIDS Foundation does not endorse any of the

organizations listed in this pamphlet. The San Francisco AIDS

Foundation cannot guarantee services or fees, nor can SFAF

be held responsible for the actions of any staff at any organization.

Please contact the individual organizations for further information.

Please note that this list may not contain all housing and treatment resources in SF. Ask about acute, transitional, and independent living programs when you call any agency. This information is accurate as of February 2011.

Things You Should Know...

• Tellyouhousingisunavailablewheninfactitisavailable.

• Showyouapartmentsorhomesincertainneighborhoods only.

•Advertisehousingtopreferredgroupsofpeopleonly.

• Refusetomakecertainmodificationsoraccommodations for persons with a mental or physical disability, including persons recovering from alcohol and substance abuse.

• Failtodesignandconstructhousinginan accessible manner.

• Harass,coerce,intimidate,orinterferewithanyoneexercising or assisting someone else with their fair housing rights.

Under Fair Housing Act2,it is against the law to:

1. Retrieved May 18, 2011 from http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml2. Retrieved May 18, 2011 from http://www.fehc.ca.gov/act/pdf/FEHA_Outline.pdf

Acute Housing • Acute Housing • Acute Housing Transitional Housing • Transitional Housing • Transitional Housing

Independent Living • Independent Living • Independent Living

BakerPlaces(Acceptance Place, Ferguson House, Grove Street House, JH Medical Detox)

• (415)864-4655• 600TownsendSt,Ste200E(at7thSt)• bakerplaces.org

Residentialprogramsfor“menwhohavesexwithmen”inearlystagesofsubstanceabuserecoveryandforadultsin general diagnosed with mental health, substanceabuse andHIV/AIDS relateddisorders. Intensive crisisresidential treatment programs for adults with primarymentalhealthdisordersandco-occurringsubstanceuseproblems,aswellasmedicallysupporteddetoxprogramforclientsage18-64withdrawingfromalcohol,opiates,andbenzodiazepines.

Central City Hospitality House• (415)749-2103–4pm-8am• 146LeavenworthSt(nearTurkSt)

Shelter beds. Need a recent TB Test. Breakfast served6:30-7:30am;dinnerserved5:30-8pm.

Episcopal Community Services – Next Door Shelter• (415)292-2180–24hours• 1001PolkSt(atGearySt)• ecs-sf.org/programs/nextdoor.html

Accesstoshelter,menandwomeninseparatesections.Accesstocasemanagementandmentalhealthservices,plus two meals/day. Some beds reserved for veteransand people waiting admission to treatment programsforsubstanceuseproblemsand/orcopingwithmentalhealth and chronic medical conditions. Must haveCaliforniaIDcardandproofofSFresidence.

Episcopal Community Services – The Sanctuary Shelter• (415)863-3893–24hours• 2018thSt(atHowardSt)• ecs-sf.org/programs/sanctuary.html

Emergency shelter for adults who register through theCityofSF.Accesstocasemanagement,plustwomeals/day.Somebedsreservedforseniors,aswellasspecialservices. Social activities also available. Must be age18+andhaverecentTBtest.

FamilyLink• (415)703-9050–9am-5pmforinfo&reservations• 317CastroSt(nearMarketSt)• familylink.org

Guesthouseforfamiliescomingfromaroundtheworldtovisit/care for lovedoneswith life-threatening illnessor traumatic injury. Stay up to 2 weeks. Suggesteddonation:$30/roompernight.

GlideWalk-InCenterandShelterReservation Center• (415)674-6012• 330EllisSt(atTaylorSt)• glide.org

Referral for immediate overnight shelter and otherservicesprovidedbyGlide.

Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center • (415)759-2300–Visitinghours:9am-9pm• 375LagunaHondaBlvd(atWoodsideAve)• lagunahonda.org

Skillednursingand rehabilitation forMedi-cal/Medicarerecipients. Only SF residents age 17+, with medicaldiagnosisrequiring24-hournursingcareforrehabilitation.CanprovidecareforpeoplelivingwithHIV/AIDS.

BakerPlaces(Baker House, Intake & Placement Department, Joe Ruffin Place, San Jose Place)

• (415)864-4655• 600TownsendSt,Ste200E(at7thSt)• bakerplaces.org

Residential treatment programs for peoplewithmentalhealthandsubstanceuse/recoverychallenges.ProgramsavailableforHIV+people.Forage18+.Callfirstandaskforintakeandplacement.

Catholic Charities CCYO• (415)972-1200• 180HowardSt,Ste100(atMainSt)• community.cccyo.org

Servicesincludereferralsforemergency,shortterm,andtransitionalhousing.MustberesidentofSanFrancisco,Marin, & San Mateo Counties. No requirement forspiritualpreference.

Hamilton Family Center • (415)292-9930• 260GoldenGateAve(nearHydeSt)• hamiltonfamilycenter.org• M-F9am-5pm

Shelter beds, eviction prevention assistance, youthprogramming, and support services for homelessfamiliesinSF.

BakerPlaces(Assisted Independent Living Program, Baker Supported Living Services, Odyssey House, Vocational Services)

• (415)864-4655• 600TownsendSt,Ste200E(at7thSt)• bakerplaces.org

Clinical care coordination services for individualswith mental health challenges; counseling and casemanagement services for individuals with HIV andsubstance-usechallenges;carecoordinationandgrouplivingforpeopleofAfricandescentwithlong-termmentalhealthchallenges;andpre-vocationalservicesforadultscurrentlyenrolledinagencymentalhealthprograms.Allaccompanied by short-term and permanent residentialhousingincooperativelivingsettings.

Dolores Street Community Services• (415)282-6209• 938ValenciaSt(near20thSt)• dscs.org

ResidentialcarefacilityforhomelessadultswithdisablingHIV/AIDS.AlsorunsDoloresHousingProgram(DHP),providingsupportandemergencyhousing forworkinghomelessmeneverynight.GuestsatDHPcanstayupto4months.DHPresidentscanaccessotherservicessuchascasemanagement,attendantcare,andfoodservices.

GlideHealthServices-HIVCTL• (415)674-5180–8:30am-5pm• 330EllisSt(atTaylorSt)• glide.org

Independent housing opportunities plus free meals,physical and mental health care, substance abusetreatment, and HIV counseling/testing. Must be 18+,have California ID, and be eligible for Healthy SanFrancisco,MedicalandMedicare.

LarkInn• (800)447-8223–Mustbepresentat9:45pm• 869EllisSt(nearVanNessAve)• larkinstreetyouth.org/programs/housing/lark-inn/Immediateovernightshelterandextended90-dayshelterfor individuals age 18-24. Facility includes laundry,computerlabandkennelforpets.EntrypointtoLarkinStreet Youth Services’ full continuum of programsfor homeless and runaway youth, including casemanagement, education, health care, and job training.Maybewaitlistforemergencybeds.

Maitri Compassionate Care • (415)558-3000–Officehours9am-5pm• 401DuboceAve(atChurchSt)• maitrisf.org

Residentialcareforpeopleneedinghospiceor24-hourcare. Must be living with HIV/AIDS, SF resident andrecipient of medical care in San Francisco, age 18+;musthaveincome<$34,000/year.MusthaveSFIDandproofofSFresidency.

Multi-ServiceCenter,South(MSC South)

• (415)597-7960–Checkin:4:30pm• 5255thSt(nearBryantSt)• svdp-sf.org/msc.html

Shelter beds & drop-in-center for the homeless withshowers, case management, information and referrals,emergency clothing and laundry facilities. Must bookreservationforbedthroughshelterresourcecentersuchasthislocation.

Ozanam Center• (415)252-5305–M-F,9-11:30am;1-3pm (24-hour reception)• 1175HowardSt(betw7th&8thSt)

Detox/recoveryprograms(open24/7forDetox)formenand women. Not a shelter but will refer to shelter oncompletionofdetox (thiscanbeanentry tohousing).Drop-in Center for those accessing substance abuseservicessuchasAAmeetings,phoneaccess,temporarymailingaddress,representativepayeeprogram.

Progress Foundation (Shrader House, La Posada & Progress Place)

• (415)861-0828• 368FellSt(nearOctaviaSt)• progressfoundation.org

Crisis Residential Treatment programs offer intensive 24-hourtherapeuticenvironmentswhichworkcloselywithlocalpsychiatric emergency clinics. Provide primary diversionfrom,andanalternativeto,psychiatricin-patientconfinement.

Salvation Army• (415)503-3000(treatment) –24hours (415)503-3071(Detox) –24hours• 1275HarrisonSt(at9thSt)• salvationarmyusa.org

Detox from substance use as starting point; from thereparticipantscantransferintolongtermandtransitionalfamilyhousing.MusthaveID,SSIcard,andarecentTBtest;andbeage18+.SpecialservicesavailableforHIV+folkandseniors.

San Francisco Adult Emergency Shelter• (415)282-6209or(415)643-9812–7pm-7am• 1050SouthVanNessAve(near21stSt)

Shelterbedsformenonly,nospecificage.Doesnotprovidebreakfast.Curfew:8:00pm.Noaccessibleshowers.

United Council of Human Services and Shelter Reservation Center• (415)671-1100• 2111JenningsSt(atVanDykeAve,near3rdSt)

Reservations to sheltersM-F, 7-9am.Shower facilitiesandlaundryservicestoclientsfrom5-10pm,andrespiteroomsforclientstospendthenight(nobeds),readorwatch TV. Dining room serves breakfast: 7-9am, anddinner:4-6pm.Casemanagementandlifeskillsclassesavailable, plus free voicemail service and lockers ($5refundabledeposit,$2monthlyfee).

HOPWA Programs via San Francisco Redevelopment Agency

• (415)749-2400• 1SouthVanNessAve,5thFl(atMarketSt)• sfraaffordablehousing.org/rentals.html

Referrals for Housing Opportunities for People Livingwith AIDS (HOPWA). Also referrals for subsidizedhousing through US Dept of Housing and UrbanDevelopment for low-income persons or couples whoare63+and/orphysicallydisabled.

LarkinStreetYouthServices• (415)673-0911• 701SutterSt,Ste2(atTaylorSt)• larkinstreetyouth.org• M-F10am-5pm

Continuumofservicestoinspireyouthtomovebeyondthestreet.Mustbebetweenage12-24.

Progress Foundation (La Amistad, Courtland & Progress Place)

• (415)861-0828• 368FellSt(nearOctaviaSt)• progressfoundation.org

Transitional programs offer individualized support tomaintain stability and assist in working on long-termgoals.Mustbeage18+withmentalhealthandsubstanceuse/recoverychallenges.Programservices include jobtraining,school,workordaytreatment.

Progress Foundation • (415)861-0828• 368FellSt(nearOctaviaSt)• progressfoundation.org

Case management services and crisis interventionprograms with either cooperative living apartmentsor independent living apartments. Cooperative livingapartments are leased or owned by the agency andrented by 4-5 residents who share responsibility forrent/utilities. Individual case management servicesand regular housemeetings assist clients coordinatemaintaining a communal household. Independentliving apartments are unable to accommodateindividuals with mental illness. Must be referred byserviceprovider.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation • (415)487-8000–OfficehoursM-F9am-5pm• 1035MarketSt,4thFl(near6thSt)• sfaf.org

Providesfinancialassistanceinaformofrentalsubsidyfor eligible HIV+ clients. Contact the above number,yourCenterofExcellenceortheHousingWaitingList[(415)554-2690]forreferrals.

San Francisco Housing Authority (Section 8 and Shelter Plus Care)

• (415)554-1200–8am-5pm• 1815EgbertAve(nearBayShoreBlvd)• sfha.org

ContactforSection8andShelterPlusCareprograms.

BlackBrothersEsteem’smissionistopromotecommunity

building and to give African American gay, bisexual,

same-gender-loving,andgender-variantmenasense

of control over the decisions that impact their lives.

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HOUSINGANDRESIDENTIALTREATMENTPROGRAMSFORLOW-INCOME/HOMELESSAFRICANAMERICANMENINSANFRANCISCO

San Francisco generally offers three levels of Housing and Residential Treatment Programs targeting various populations, such as mental health, substance use, HIV/AIDS and others. Each program may provide from intensive to triage case-management services.

ACUTE–Crisis-orientedprograms,whereparticipantscanstayup to 15 or 30 days.

TRANSITIONAL – Participants can stay from 30 to 90 days.

INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS – Participants can stay a few months, years or permanently.

Three Levelsof Housing inSan Francisco