Politics & Government
City Of San Rafael: Homelessness And Housing: Service Support Area Update
The City of San Rafael continues to operate the Service Support Areas (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness and continues to see pos ...
October 13, 2021
The City of San Rafael continues to operate the Service Support Areas (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness and continues to see positive results. As part of the collaboration with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations, this designated space located between Fifth and Mission in downtown San Rafael provides:
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- Full time security
- Restrooms
- Handwashing stations
- Garbage pick-up
- Regular outreach
- Service referrals
- Other quality of life amenities
- Marin Housing Authority
- Homeward Bound of Marin
- Vincent de Paul Society of Marin
- Ritter Center
- Downtown Streets Team
- Buckelew
- North Marin Community Services
- Marin Community Clinics
- Community Action Marin
- Catholic Charities
The City’s Open Space Rangers also continue patrols in the parks and open space of San Rafael to prevent activities that would increase the risk of wildfire. While doing so, they conduct outreach to those experiencing homelessness in the open space to guide them to available services. These support operations have had an immense impact on the individuals that are experiencing homelessness.
- Homeward Bound Marin – In addition to being Marin’s primary emergency shelter provider, Homeward Bound also operates 353 units of supportive housing units, provides medical respite care, and provides job training opportunities.
- St Vincent de Paul Marin – In Marin since 1946, St. Vincent’s does much more than just provide 200,000 warm meals every year at its Free Dining Room on B Street.
- Downtown Streets Team – Downtown Streets Team is a work experience program that provides volunteer opportunities for men and women experiencing homelessness.
- Ritter Center – The Ritter Center is Marin’s primary healthcare provider for people experiencing homelessness.
- Adopt A Family Marin – Adopt A Family of Marin works to prevent homelessness and provide stability for Marin families in need.
This press release was produced by the City of San Rafael. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
