Quick Reference Guide to Services - County of San Diego

Homeless Resources

The City of Chula Vista strives to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing the most useful and direct resources for information and services. For those needing shelter, food or meals, clothing, or other types of assistance, contact 211 San Diego. 211 San Diego operators access a centralized database of agencies, shelters, and services for people who are homeless or have other community needs. Their services are available by phone throughout the City and County of San Diego.

Day of Hope for homeless residents to connect with the Community.  Sponsored by CommunityThrough Hope, the monthly Homeless Outreach event includes showers, medical mobile unit, haircuts, hygiene kits, nutrition and clothing.
County of San Diego Homeless Resources Pocket Guide
Resources for those who are homeless
Frequently Asked Questions 

Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord

CSA provides tenant/landlord and fair housing services in the City of Chula Vista.

Housing Counseling Services

Housing Opportunities Collaborative - The HOC educates the public about homeownership and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities, provides financial and other counseling and informational resources.  They also provide foreclosure prevention counseling through HOME Clinics.

Community HousingWorks - Offers foreclosure prevention and pre- and post-purchase counseling services.  Call (619) 282-6647.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Legal Services

California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants´ and Landlords´ Rights and Responsibilities. (PDF)
California Department of Consumer Affairs. 2012

Tenants Legal Center at (858) 571-7100

CSA of San Diego County at (800) 954-0441 English/Spanish
Landlord-Tenant Conciliation and Dispute Services

National Conflict Resolution Center at 619-428-3200

Legal Aid Society of San Diego at 1-877-534-2524 English/Spanish
110 South Euclid, San Diego, CA 92114
Provides legal assistance regarding eviction, housing, and landlord/tenant issues, in addition to other areas of law, to those who qualify. No fees.

Lawyer Referral & Info Service of the San Diego Bar Assoc. at (619) 231-0781
Referrals to qualified legal counsel for a free 30 minute consultation.

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program at (619) 235-5656 | E: info@sdvlp.org
707 Broadway, Suite 1400, San Diego CA 92101-5499
Provides free legal services to indigent clients in areas of civil law.

University of San Diego – Legal Clinic at (619) 260-7470
5998 Alcala Park, Barcelona Hall, Room 305 San Diego 92110
Provides legal services to low-income San Diego County residents.

Other Legal Resources and Forms