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Samaritan House

Human Services

Samaritan House

A core social service agency assisting the communities of central San Mateo County.

Description:

Samaritan House is a core service center offering bilingual community workers who provide case management, emergency services, information and referral, assistance in filling out forms and help with interpretation and translation needs (Spanish). Services include: -First and last month rental assistance and initial security deposits for those who meet the financial criteria -Adult education classes, including budgeting, financial literacy classes, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Diabetes classes (English and Spanish) -Vouchers for groceries and kids clothing/shoes The Samaritan House Kitchen serves a hot, nutritious meal Monday through Friday evenings, 4:30-6:00 pm, at the Masonic Hall, located at 100 North Ellsworth Avenue (at Tilton Avenue corner) in San Mateo. This program is intended to assist families or individuals in San Mateo County who are experiencing financial difficulties. "To-go" food boxes are available, and there is a mobile meals program for house-bound and elderly individuals. Samaritan House Free Clinics offer primary and specialty health care, including check-ups, prescriptions and referrals. Service (by appointment only) is available weekdays; some evening appointments may also be available. Safe Harbor Shelter is a 90-bed facility serving male and female San Mateo County adults (over 18). Safe Harbor offers meals, hygiene kits, comprehensive case management, nightly support groups and other services. The Worker Resource Center (650-344-1651) provides a link for employers and day laborers with construction, painting, hauling, moving and gardening skills. The Center is located at 400 East Fifth Avenue, San Mateo, and is open Monday-Friday, 7 am-2 pm; Saturday, 7 am-1 pm; and Sunday, 7 am-12 noon. Samaritan House is part of the core network of community-service agencies in San Mateo County.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops within 1 block.
4031 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94403 37.5308994 -122.2882215 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish
  • Tongan

Accessibility Options:

  • Elevator
  • Ramp
  • Wheelchair

Services

food

Service Description:

Samaritan House is a core service center offering bilingual community workers who provide case management, emergency services, information and referral, assistance in filling out forms and help with interpretation and translation needs (Spanish). Services include: first and last month rental assistance and initial security deposits for those who meet the financial criteria; adult education classes, including budgeting, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Diabetes classes (English and Spanish); vouchers for groceries and kids clothing/shoes; maintains a lending library for children, and encourages parents to read to their children. The Samaritan House Kitchen serves a hot, nutritious meal Monday through Friday evenings, 5-6:30 pm, at Westside Church of Christ, 603 Monte Diablo, San Mateo. This program is intended to assist families or individuals in San Mateo County who are experiencing financial difficulties. "To-go" food boxes are available, and there is a mobile meals program for the homebound. Samaritan House Free Clinics offer primary and specialty health care, including check-ups, prescriptions and referrals. Service (by appointment only) is available weekdays; some evening appointments may also be available. Samaritan House Free Clinics offer primary and specialty health care, including check-ups, prescriptions and referrals. Service (by appointment only) is available weekdays; some evening appointments may also be available., Safe Harbor Shelter is a 90-bed facility serving male and female San Mateo County adults. Safe Harbor offers meals, hygiene kits, comprehensive case management, nightly support groups and other services. The Worker Resource Center (650-344-1651) provides a link for employers and day laborers with construction, painting, hauling, moving and gardening skills. The Center is located at 400 East Fifth Avenue, San Mateo, and is open Monday-Friday, 7 am-2 pm; Saturday, 7 am-1 pm; and Sunday, 7 am-12 noon. Samaritan House is part of the core network of community-service agencies in San Mateo County.

Fees:

No fees.

Audience:

Families or individuals seeking assistance for basic needs such as food, children's clothing, shelter, transportation, health needs, rental and utility-payment assistance

Eligibility:

Resident of area served

How to Apply:

Walk in (Monday, Wednesday or Friday) or inquire by phone to Client Services Office.

Service Wait Estimate:

Less than one week wait for appointment.

Service Areas:

  • Belmont
  • Burlingame
  • Foster City
  • Hillsborough
  • Millbrae
  • San Carlos
  • San Mateo