| Shelter | Phone | Address / Notes |
|---|
| Haven for Hope | (210) 220-3254 | 1 Haven for Hope Way — largest campus; 1,600+ beds; comprehensive services (housing, health, job training, legal, pet kennel). Coordinated entry point. |
| Salvation Army Center of Hope | (210) 882-0349 | Emergency shelter, meals, case management; men/women/families. |
| SAMMinistries – Haven for the Night | (210) 535-7398 | Emergency shelter for families; transitional housing; rapid rehousing. |
Hospital Emergency Departments (Medical Crisis / No Turn-Away)
- Methodist Hospital Emergency Department — 7700 Floyd Curl Dr
- Baptist Health System / Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital ED
- University Hospital Emergency Department — 4502 Medical Dr (Level I Trauma)
- University Hospital Pediatric ED
- North Central Baptist Hospital ED — 520 Madison Oak Dr
Specialized & Population-Specific
- Battered Women & Children's Shelter — (210) 733-8810 (Family Violence Prevention Services)
- Endeavors (Veterans) — (210) 431-6466; SSVF, housing, employment.
- Thrive Youth Center (LGBTQ+ youth) — (210) 220-3254 (at Haven for Hope)
- Center for Health Care Services (Mental health crisis) — (210) 261-1250
Coordinated Entry: The Front Door
San Antonio uses a Coordinated Entry System (CES) managed by South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH). Call 211 or visit Haven for Hope for assessment and referral to appropriate housing/shelter.
Winter / Weather Activation
- Cold Weather Shelter: Opens when temp ≤ 35°F (2°C) or wind chill ≤ 32°F — typically at Haven for Hope overflow or designated sites.
- Heat Relief: Cooling centers at libraries, community centers (Jun–Sep).
How to Help
- Donate to SARAH or direct to shelters.
- Volunteer: meals, intake, professional services (legal, medical, tax).
- Advocate: affordable housing funding, eviction prevention, living wage.
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