Friday, July 30, 2010

Good Samaritan Center

Good Samaritan Center

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The Salvation Army Good Samaritan Center is day use only center providing essential services to homeless and low-income clients on the Monterey Peninsula. We offer supportive services ranging from basic daily needs to long-term case management.

HOURS: MON – FRI 8:30AM – 4:30PM
(CLOSED 12:00PM – 1:00PM FOR LUNCH)

General Services

  • Daily breakfast: 8:30am – 10:30am (coffee & pastries)
  • Daily hot lunch: 10:30am – 12:00pm
  • Late Plates/lunches: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (limited lunches available)
  • Shower facilities: 8:30am – 11:00am AND 1:00pm – 2:00pm (those working in the morning)
  • Laundry facilities: 8:30am – 10:30am (1 load/day; 2 loads/week)
  • Food Boxes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and 1st & 3rd Thursdays (2:00pm – 4:00pm); 2nd & 4th Thursdays – SENIORS ONLY; For individuals who have permanent cooking facilities
  • Day Labor Services: Links homeless individuals with community members who wish to hire short-term, temporary, or one-time employment. Usual job requests are gardening, housecleaning, construction, delivery, moving, etc…
  • Phone and fax usage: 8:30am – 4:00pm (business/work purposes only)
  • Mail services: use of address for business mail (absolutely no checks)
  • Lockers: personal usage (3 month period)

Case Management Services

  • Rental Assistance (Emergency or Move-In Assistance)
  • R.E.A.C.H. – PG&E Assistance program (call for eligibility)
  • Homeless Case Management: Provides support, resources and referral services to homeless individuals. We do not have an on-site emergency shelter. Our goal is to advocate and link clients to available services including local homeless shelters in area
  • Drug and Alcohol Services: Provides support and community resources to help clients successfully enter a drug rehabilitation program. Offers on-going support for recovering addicts to maintain a sober and clean lifestyle
  • Spiritual Counseling: Provides spiritual growth & guidance to any interested clients

For more information about the Good Samaritan Center, please contact the center directly by telephone at (831) 899-4988.