We Help Youth Facing Homelessness in Oakland, California

Youth Shelter and Housing

Covenant House California offers youth shelter and housing in Oakland and beyond. At our Oakland site, we serve at-risk youth throughout the area, offering a safe, welcoming space and vital services.

• Crisis Care & Short-Term Shelter: Through our Safe Havenprogram, we offer immediate emergency shelter where youths’ basic needs are met, including a meal, shower, hygiene products, clothes, medical care, and a warm bed. They will then be connected to supportive services to help them thrive.
• Rights of Passage: Our transitional housing program offers longer-term housing and support to help youth prepare for and transition to independent living.
• Rapid Re-Housing: H2O (Housing2Opportunity), CHC’s Rapid Re-Housing program, helps young people secure apartments, cover move-in and rental costs, and provide ongoing support for up to 24 months before our former residents can take over their leases.

Learn more about CHC’s other housing programs and shelter locations: Anaheim, Hayward, Los Angeles, Santa Clara

Safety and Well-Being at our Shelters

Covenant House California is a safe space. Regardless of race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression, our team will always treat every youth in our care with absolute respect and unconditional love.

Our Programs and Services

Beyond shelter, we offer comprehensive services to meet both the immediate and long-term needs of youth facing homelessness.

• Drop-In Service: Through our Wellness Center, young people can access short-term support and emergency care.
• On-Site Medical: We offer access to free healthcare, including medical and mental health services.
• Job Training & Readiness: Our employment specialists offer career guidance, help young people navigate job applications, prepare for interviews, dress professionally, and search for meaningful opportunities to succeed long term.
• Education Services: Our employment specialists provide support to youth as they continue or complete their schooling.
• Other Services: Meals, showers, new clothing and shoes, legal services, case management, aftercare

Our Services and Programs Are Always Free

There is no cost to stay at Covenant House California and access our services. Our priority is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people to get the support they need.

Learn more about the youth services at CHC.