2023

Volunteers walking streets of San Luis Obispo for the 2022 Point-in-Time Count
County of SLO Seeks Volunteers for Local Point-in-Time Count
Date: 12/1/2023 2:01:43 PM
The County needs hundreds of volunteers as it prepares to participate in a nationally coordinated count of people living on the streets or in shelters, known as the Point-in-Time Count.
Veterans Affair Awards $3.5 Million to SLO organizations
VA Awards $3.5 Million to Reduce Veteran Homelessness in SLO County
Date: 9/6/2023 10:18:18 AM
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo and Good Samaritan Shelter receive VA boost for SLO County homeless Veteran services.
A picture of trees along a road with a street light, with a text bow overlaid which reads,
County Requests Community Input to Identify Key Needs for SLO County Housing and Homelessness
Date: 11/1/2023 1:30:26 PM
Survey results will dictate how federal dollars are used to meet community development needs in San Luis Obispo County.
HSOC elects new leaders for 2024 (photo by Sora Shimazaki)
New Leadership Positions Elected for 2024 Homeless Services Oversight Committee
Date: 1/29/2024 1:30:11 PM
Five new leaders have been elected to the County's homeless service coordination body.
A picture of the grass and trees of the Bob Jones Bike Trail overlaid with
Community Invited to Learn About New City of San Luis Obispo Supportive Housing Community
Date: 7/11/2023 4:30:00 PM
A Community Info Session on the Welcome Home Village, a new supportive housing community coming to San Luis Obispo, on August 30th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
An image depicting the future site of the Welcome Home Village near the Dept. of Social Services Headquarters in San Luis Obispo.
SLO County & City Partner on Homeless Encampment Solutions for Bob Jones Bike Trail
Date: 7/11/2023 3:30:00 PM
The County and City of San Luis Obispo are taking a community-building approach to reducing homeless encampments in San Luis Obispo next year.

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Child Hotline Information:

  • If you suspect there is an emergency requiring immediate intervention, call 911
  • To report suspected child abuse or neglect call the 24 hour Child Abuse Hotline at (805) 781-KIDS (5437) or toll free 1-800-834-KIDS (5437)

Adult Hotline Information:

  • If you suspect there is an emergency requiring immediate intervention, call 911
  • To report suspected elder abuse or neglect call the Adult Services Hotline at (805) 781-1790 during regular business hours, or after business hours call (844) 729-8011
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