Find Shelter
Currently there are two organizations in Eureka that provide overnight shelter options:
The Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation, and the Eureka Rescue Mission. See below for further information on accessing shelter.
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For victims of domestic violence, Humboldt Domestic Violence Services may be able to provide clients in crisis with emergency shelter in safe and undisclosed locations. Shelter is not guaranteed, and intake is required to access emergency services. Call 707-443-6042 for more information.
Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation
Betty's Blue Angel Village
Betty’s Village is a 90 day transitional housing program with case management, offering three meals a day, seven days a week, and access to services at the Betty Chinn Day Center.
There are two units for couples. Pets are welcome.
Call the Betty Chinn Day Center at 707-407-3833 or visit the Day Center at 133 7th Street for program admission inquiries.
Betty's Annex
Betty's Annex is a shelter for single women and women with children. Single women with children must get a CalWorks or CWS referral sent to Betty in order to stay at the Annex. Though it is not strictly a domestic violence shelter, many of the residents have experienced or are currently experiencing abusive relationships.
For the safety of residents, the Annex is a closed facility. Clients are able to stay at the Annex for six months with the primary goal of obtaining stable, permanent housing. In addition, all clients receive case management services and meet with their case manager at least once a week. Lunch and dinners are provided. Clients must sign in and out of the facility when leaving and must return by 9pm unless working a late shift. ​
Call the Betty Chinn Day Center at 707-407-3833 or visit the Day Center at 133 7th Street for program admission inquiries.
Betty's House (Family Shelter & Medical Respite)
​Betty's Family Shelter has 6 units available. Referrals for the Family Shelter are accepted from CalWORKS and Child Welfare Services. Once a referral is received, Betty contacts the family to schedule an assessment to determine suitability for the Family Shelter program. Family Shelter residents may stay in the program for up to 6 months with the possibility for an extension on a case-by-case basis.
Families work with the Case Management Team to set goals and assess their progress. The Family Shelter requires residents to be employed or actively seeking employment, actively seeking housing, attending Case Management meetings, and meeting goals set by the Case Management Team and other agencies. All school-aged children must be enrolled in and actively attending school. One of the main objectives of the Family Shelter is to fill the gap in services in our community. The Family Shelter does this by prioritizing single fathers, two parent families, and families with teenagers, as these families have extremely limited shelter options that would allow them to stay together.
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The Medical Respite program has 10 beds available. Residents enter the Medical Respite program via referral from Providence Hospital’s Care Network Team. Once screened and approved by Providence staff, residents move from the hospital to Betty’s House immediately after being discharged. Residents are approved for a 21 day stay at Betty’s House, in order to recover from the illness or injury they were being treated for at the hospital. The Providence Health Care Transitions Team is responsible for the medical care and case management of the residents.
Eureka Rescue Mission
Eureka Mission Women's Shelter
The Women & Children’s Shelter provides a sober, structured environment with daily responsibilities and Bible study. The length of stay varies as to the needs of the individual.
Must schedule an intake interview at 4:45pm any day of the week.
Hours: Overnight stays are from 7pm-6am
Phone: 707-443-5016
Location: 107 3rd Street, Eureka, CA
Chapel services daily at 6pm
Dinner served daily at 6:30pm
Shower & Clothing Exchange daily 9am-2pm
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Must be a female with or without kids the age of 12 years and under.
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Must have picture identification
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Must be sober. They use a breathalyzer
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Must be polite and courteous to other guests and staff
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Violence of any kind will not be tolerated.
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Racist comments or behavior will not be tolerated.
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Treat the facility (building and equipment) with respect.
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No pets.
Eureka Mission Men's Shelter
The goal of the Men’s Shelter is to provide emergency housing, food and clothing to the men of our community as they make an effort to get back on their feet again.
Hours: Doors open daily at 5:30pm
Phone: 707-445-3787
Location: 110 2nd Street, Eureka, CA​​​​
​​Requirements:​
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Must be male and 18 years old or older
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Must have picture identification
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Must be sober. They use a breathalyzer
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Must be polite and courteous to other guests and staff
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Violence of any kind will not be tolerated
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Racist comments or behavior will not be tolerated
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Treat the facility (building and equipment) with respect
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No pets
Breakfast weekdays 6am; weekends 7am
Dinner daily at 6:30pm
Chapel service daily 6-6:30pm
Showers & Clothing Exchange: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1-3pm​​​