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The first call for most people is 2-1-1. It is free, and it connects you to shelter, food and housing help in Humboldt County. You can also visit 211 Humboldt.
To get on the list for housing help, you sign up through Coordinated Entry. That is the county’s one shared sign-up list for homeless housing programs. You can sign up by calling 2-1-1, or by going to one of these places:
| Where | Address | Phone | Drop-in times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation | 133 Seventh St., Eureka | (707) 407-3833 | Wed and Fri, 1–3 p.m., or call for an appointment |
| City of Eureka UPLIFT | 35 W. Third St., Eureka | — | Mon–Fri, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. |
| Redwoods Rural Health (Southern Humboldt) | — | (707) 496-1689 | Tue and Thu, 3–5 p.m.; phones Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Nation’s Finest (veterans) | 109 Fourth St., Eureka | (707) 442-4322 | Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Phone numbers and hours can change. Please call ahead before you go.
Emergency and crisis help (24 hours a day)
If someone is in danger right now, call 911.
| Who to call | How to reach them | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988 | Free, private help any hour. Veterans press 1. |
| Humboldt County Behavioral Health Crisis Line | (707) 445-7715 · Toll-free (888) 849-5728 | Local mental health crisis help, any hour. Walk-ins at 720 Wood St., Eureka. |
| Humboldt County Substance Use Access Line | (855) 765-9703 | Help with drug or alcohol problems, any hour. |
| RCAA Youth Service Bureau | (707) 443-8322 | 24-hour line for youth who are homeless or not safe at home. |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 | Free texting support, any hour. |
Shelters and places to stay tonight
| Shelter | Who it serves | Address and phone | How to get in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Rescue Mission – Men’s Shelter | Men 18 and older | 110 Second St., Eureka · (707) 443-4551 | Sign up for a bed at 5:30 p.m. Photo ID needed. Must be sober. Includes a hot meal, shower and clothing. |
| Eureka Rescue Mission – Women & Children | Women, with or without children 12 and under | 107 Third St., Eureka · (707) 443-5016 | Interview at 4:45 p.m. Photo ID needed. Must be sober. |
| Betty’s House Family Shelter | Families with children up to age 17 | 624 C St., Eureka · (707) 407-3833 | Call. Stays up to 6 months, with meals and case management. |
| Arcata House Partnership | Adults and families | 501 Ninth St., Arcata · (707) 633-6236 | Call to get on the waiting list. |
| RCAA Our House Crisis Shelter | Youth ages 12–18 | (707) 444-2273 (444-CARE), any hour | Call the 24-hour line. |
| RCAA Launch Pad | Young adults ages 18–22 | 1100 California St., Eureka · (707) 443-8322 | Drop in Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m., or call. |
| Women’s Crisis Shelter (WISH), Southern Humboldt | Women | (707) 923-4100 | Call. |
“Sober” means not drunk or high. The Rescue Mission checks with a breath test.
Day centers: showers, laundry, mail and phones
| Place | Address and phone | Hours | What they offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center | 133 Seventh St., Eureka · (707) 407-3833 | Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Case management, food, job and housing help. |
| Eureka Community Resource Center (at St. Vincent de Paul) | 35 W. Third St., Eureka · (707) 442-5239 | Mon–Fri, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Mail service, clothing, laundry vouchers and referrals. |
| Betty’s Showers | 35 W. Third St., Eureka · (707) 407-3833 | Mon–Fri; sign-ups start 7:30 a.m. | Free showers. |
| Arcata House Partnership Annex | 501 Ninth St., Arcata · (707) 633-6236 | Call for hours | Clothing, food, hygiene supplies, help getting an ID, a mailing address, and help applying for SSI/SSDI. |
| RCAA Raven Project (ages 10–22) | 523 T St., Eureka · (707) 443-7099 | Mon 5–9 p.m., Wed 1–6 p.m., Fri 1–4 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. | Drop-in center for youth. |
| Uplift Eureka Resource Center | 1111 E St., Eureka · (707) 441-4242 | Call for hours | Help finding a job and housing. |
| AHHA Shower Care-A-Van | Mobile · (707) 298-1466 | See schedule at AHHA-Humco.org | Mobile showers. |
| County HOME Outreach team | Mobile · (707) 296-5145 | Call for locations | Outreach workers who come to you. |
Free hot meals
Anyone hungry can eat at these places. You do not need to sign up, except where noted.
| Where | Address and phone | When |
|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent de Paul Free Meal | 35 W. Third St., Eureka · (707) 445-9588 | Lunch Mon–Fri, plus the last two Saturdays of the month, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Everyone welcome. |
| Eureka Rescue Mission (men) | 110 Second St., Eureka · (707) 443-4551 | Breakfast weekdays 6 a.m., weekends 7 a.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. (sign up 5:30–6 p.m.). |
| Eureka Rescue Mission (women & children) | 107 Third St., Eureka · (707) 443-5016 | Dinner daily at 4:45 p.m. |
| Arcata House Partnership Lunch Box Truck | 14th and Union streets, Arcata, plus other stops · (707) 633-6236 | Mon–Fri, noon–12:50 p.m. |
| Heritage Café (adults 60+) | Locations around the county · (707) 443-9747 | Call to reserve. Suggested $3.50 donation; no one is turned away. |
| Healy Senior Center | 456 Briceland Rd., Redway · (707) 923-2399 | Mon, Wed, Thu, 12:30–1 p.m. Low-cost meals. |
Food pantries and groceries
- Food for People (Humboldt County Food Bank), 307 W. 14th St., Eureka · (707) 445-3166. Free groceries at pantries in many towns around the county, plus home delivery for people who can’t get out. Call Monday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., to make an appointment for that week.
- CalFresh (food stamps) puts money for groceries on a card each month. You can apply online at BenefitsCal.com. Arcata House Partnership can help you apply.
- Cal Poly Humboldt “Oh Snap!” food pantry is for students · (707) 826-4556.
Not sure where the nearest pantry is? Dial 2-1-1.
Housing help
| Who | Address and phone | How they help |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt | 735 W. Everding St., Eureka · (707) 443-4583 | Rent vouchers (sometimes called Section 8). |
| Arcata House Partnership | 501 Ninth St., Arcata · (707) 633-6236 | Long-term housing for people who are chronically homeless or disabled, and help finding a rental. |
| The House of Acts 238 | 3214 Pine St., Eureka · (707) 719-7130 | Housing for women leaving jail, prison or homelessness, including women with children. |
| Nation’s Finest (veterans) | 109 Fourth St., Eureka · (707) 442-4322 | Helps veteran families stay housed or find housing fast. |
For more veteran housing help, see our Veteran Resources page.
Health care, legal help and other services
- Open Door Community Health Centers mobile clinic visits St. Vincent de Paul, 35 W. Third St., Eureka, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Legal Services of Northern California – Eureka, 123 Third St., Eureka · (707) 445-0866. Free legal help for people with low income, including housing and benefits problems. Call first.
- Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka · (707) 442-6475.
- Fortuna Adventist Community Services, 2331 Rohnerville Rd., Fortuna · (707) 725-1166.
- Miracle Messages, 1-800-MISS-YOU. Helps people who are homeless send a message to family they’ve lost touch with.
Sources
Checked October 10, 2026. Phone numbers and hours change often, so please call to confirm.