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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Sanitation and Shelter Services for the Homeless

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Long Beach will be providing sanitation kits to the homeless, and will prepare shelter for any homeless individuals who have possibly contracted COVID-19.

The Winter Shelter will remain operational through September 30, 2020. On April 1, 2020, the Winter Shelter moved to a larger facility at the old North Long Beach Library, located at 5571 Orange Avenue. The old location, at 1718 and 1722 Hayes Ave., will serve as another temporary shelter location.

Further, the City of Long Beach has opened two additional temporary housing shelters. One shelter is at Silverado Park, located at 1545 W. 31 Street, and the other shelter is at Martin Luther King Jr. Park (King Park), located at 1950 Lemon Ave. These shelters will provide additional, temporary housing to persons experiencing homelessness in the City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The shelters will offer triage assessments, meals, snacks, recreation with social distancing and additional social service resources as needed.

Government or Lead Agency

Long Beach City Council

Dates Available

March 15, 2020 to TBD

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

In order to receive shelter services, individuals must first visit the Multi-Service Center, located at 1301 W. 12 Street, to complete the shelter assessment and health screening. After the health screening is completed, individuals will be shuttled to the appropriate shelter location.

Shelter beds are currently being prioritized for seniors and individuals with underlying health conditions.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Inquiries may be directed to the COVID-19 hotline at: (562) 570-INFO (4636).

List of Additional Information

Long Beach Health and Human Services website

April 2, 2020 Press Release 1

April 2, 2020 Press Release 2


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