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Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula

Human Services

Opportunity Center of the Midpeninsula

Offers Affordable Housing Units and a Services Center that provides social services specifically for unhoused and very low-income single adults and families with children.

Description:

The Peninsula Healthcare Connection provides medical services to homeless men and women. Services: Two separate service centers operate on the ground floor, one for women and families with children, and the other for individuals. In addition to case management and counseling, there is an array of supportive services and facilities available to each population of clientele such as: restrooms and showers, lockers, laundry facilities, clothing, classrooms and computers, refreshments. Medical and psychiatric screenings are provided by Opportunity Health Partners, a nonprofit corporation formed by the Community Working Group, InnVision, Stanford University, Palo Alto Medical Foundation and the Veterans Administration. InnVision the Way Home operates the services center portion of the Opportunity Center, and it partners with other social service agencies to provide health care, employment training, and substance abuse counseling services to residents and day center clients. Housing: For Opportunity Center apartment rental information, please contact Dennis McKinney, the onsite Community Manager at 650-566-1380. The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara, through its affiliate Property Management, Inc., operates and manages the apartments, qualifies the tenants, maintains the waiting lists, applies any needed rent subsidies, and provides a community manager. Rents for single adult studio apartments (approximately 210-225 square feet) range from $371 - $650 per month, depending on income. Maximum annual income to qualify is $33,435. Rents for family apartments (approximately 350 - 575 square feet) range from $398 - $696 per month, depending on income. Maximum annual income to qualify is $38,205. Rents for two-bedroom apartments range from $477 - $835 per month, depending on income. Maximum annual income to qualify is$42,975. Additional subsidies may be available to qualified tenants to further reduce the rent.

Location

33 Encina Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 37.4391291 -122.1610561 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Accessibility Options:

  • Elevator
  • Ramp
  • Wheelchair

Services

How to Apply:

Walk-in during clinic hours.

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County