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Homeless Services in the Mid-Peninsula

Whether you're a caseworker, a family member, or a concerned neighbor, here's what Street Life Ministries and our partner organizations offer, and how to connect someone to it.

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How to refer someone

There's no paperwork or formal intake process — the fastest path is showing up.

Bring them to a meal

Any of our three locations, four nights a week. No sign-up, no ID, no conditions — they can come as they are.

Reach out directly

Contact our team and we'll walk you through next steps, including how to connect them to Freedom House or a case manager.

Find services by area

Point them to the location and schedule nearest them: Palo Alto, Redwood City, or Menlo Park.

Services available

A meal is the entry point to everything else we can connect someone to.

Clothing & Supplies

Basic clothing, hygiene items, and cold-weather gear, available at meal service. Learn more →

Freedom House

A 12-month Christian residential recovery program for those ready to take the next step. Learn more →

Case Management & Referrals

Connections to partner organizations for housing, detox, medical care, and case management — see below.

More Resources

A directory of the partner organizations and support lines we refer to most.

Shelters & Emergency Services

If you need emergency assistance for food, health, human trafficking issues, or housing, contact 211 on your phone. Real people answer 24/7, non-judgmental and confidential, at no cost. Visit www.211.org for more information.

IMAT Case Management Support Line

On-demand case management for current IMAT clients or anyone interested in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12–4 PM. Call 628-212-0105, Conference ID: 944 843 218#.

RealOptions

RealOptions Obria Medical Clinic provides life-affirming holistic health care, with or without insurance, across five Bay Area clinics. See full details →

Recovery Programs

Common questions

How do I refer someone to Street Life Ministries?

There is no referral form or intake process — the simplest path is to bring them to a meal service at any of our three locations, or reach out through our Contact page and our team will walk you through next steps.

Does Street Life Ministries coordinate with other agencies or caseworkers?

Yes. We regularly connect the people we serve to case management, housing, and detox resources through partner organizations — see More Resources below, including the IMAT case-management support line.

What if the person I'm helping doesn't want faith-based support?

Faith is never a condition of receiving help. A short Biblical message is shared before most meals, but anyone can come for the meal, clothing, or supplies without participating.

Is there a cost, or an insurance/eligibility requirement?

No. Everything Street Life Ministries offers directly is free, with no eligibility screening or insurance requirement.

Can I volunteer or give on behalf of someone, or toward a specific need?

Yes — you can sponsor a specific, named item (like a meal, a hygiene kit, or a night of shelter support) on our Donate page, or sign up to volunteer directly.

What if they need shelter tonight, not just a meal?

Call 211 for immediate shelter placement — real people answer 24/7, at no cost. Our team can also connect them to Freedom House, our residential recovery program, and to partner shelters like LifeMoves and Samaritan House.

Are you the one who needs help, rather than helping someone else? See our Homeless Assistance page — written directly for you.