A look back at 2021
HOMELESS REDUCTION EFFORTS
HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAMS (HOT)
In 2021, Oceanside's two Homeless Outreach Teams (HOT) made 1,015 contacts on the streets of Oceanside, provided shelter 174 times, and helped place 15 people into permanent housing.
HOMELESS SHELTER UPDATE
The Oceanside City Council took steps in November 2021 to advance Oceanside's first year-round shelter. They approved construction costs and an operating agreement with the San Diego Rescue Mission for the Housing Navigation Center at the centrally-located 3131 Oceanside Boulevard property.

The shelter will be committed to providing a safe, low-barrier-to-entry facility. Services are to include stabilization and supportive assistance to connect people to income, public benefits, medical and mental health services, and permanent housing.The program will use a person-centered, trauma-informed care model.
DAILY ONGOING EFFORTS
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
ANOTHER COMING PROJECT

59 Permanent Supportive Housing Units for Homeless Oceanside Residents
In June 2021, the City Council committed $3.5 million and 59 section 8 housing vouchers towards a 60-unit affordable housing development. The project includes $6 million in state funds, along with private sector funding. On January 12, 2022, the City Council approved the funding plan.

50 studio apartments and nine one-bedroom apartments will provide permanent supportive housing for homeless Oceanside residents. Five of the units will be specifically for Veterans. 29 of the units will be set aside for adults with disabilities. Nine 1-bedroom apartments will house extremely low-income Oceanside families. One unit will house an on-site manager.

The residents will be provided with, and assertively encouraged to take advantage of, on-site supportive services for physical and mental healthcare, Veterans' programs and other needed services. Construction of the complex is expected to start in late 2022 and be completed by late 2024. More information
SOBERING SERVICES CENTER
206 People Assisted in 2021 at the Oceanside Sobering Services Center
The Center opened in late 2020 to help get inebriated people immediately off the streets, provide them with a safe place to sleep, and provide counseling and referrals in the morning. In 2021, the contract was expanded to allow the acceptance of those under the influence of other drugs, in addition to alcohol.
HOMELESS CENSUS COUNT
Annual Count of Homeless Individuals to Occur February 24, 2022
The date of this year's Count was shifted due to COVID concerns. The "WeAllCount" Census in San Diego County is now scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Volunteers are needed in Oceanside to assist with this important effort to help bring more funding into San Diego County to better help unsheltered with resources to end homelessness. For questions, please email [email protected], call (858) 292-7627 x 29 or visit website.
REPORTING COMMUNITY IMPACTS
Residents and business owners can report a concern about homelessness such as abandoned carts or encampments via the free My Oceanside app, by calling (760) 435-4500, or by emailing [email protected].
GETTING INVOLVED
For more information on Oceanside's ongoing efforts to reduce homelessness, please visit the City website.

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