Calli House
Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center
"The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned" —Maya Angelou
510-236-9612
Shelter
Calli House, based in West Contra Costa, is a short-term housing and supportive services program for up to 4 months. It is designed to address the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth ages 18-24 in Contra Costa County. Available 24 hours per day, the program is a safe haven off the streets, with the capacity to serve up to 15 youth. Youth receive intensive case management services and are reintegrated back into the community.
Drop-In
Drop-In Services are Monday through Friday 12-1pm homeless youth may access drop-in services including food, clothing, showers, crisis intervention, counseling, life skills education, and other supportive services. Drop in hours are currently on hold due to COVID-19.
Healthcare is provided through an adolescent health clinic on-site at Calli House. Sponsored by Health Care for the Homeless, a Nurse Practitioner provides health assessments, physical exams, immunizations, STD testing, and family planning services. Dental and mental health services are also provided onsite.
Free and voluntary services include:
- Emergency Shelter
- Transitional Housing
- Permanent Housing
- Case Management
- Counseling
- Health Care Services
- Legal Services
- Family Reunification
- Employment Assistance
- Peer Support Groups
- Linkages to substance abuse and mental health treatment
- School Enrollment
- Meals, showers, laundry facilities, mail service
- Transportation Assistance