TASK FORCE on HOMELESSNESS

Contacts:

SD Police Non-Emergency Number:

619.531.2000

....for mental health issues specifically ask the Dispatcher to request the

 Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) respond immediately.  

P.A.T.H. San Diego

OB Outreach team

619.261.0177  

dawnc@epath.org 

HH's Crossroads San Diego

San Diego’s Homeless Resources, all in one spot 

https://www.crossroadssd.com/ 

San Diego Youth Services 

- for youths between 12-17

- 24 hour crisis hotline:  866.752.2327

- SD confidential location 24 hrs/day  619.325.3527

www.sdyouthservices.org 

Shoreline Community Services in PB:

1004 Chalcedony St. 92109

Phone:   858.900.7024 

info@shorelinecs.org 

https://shorelinecs.org/

San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline:

888.385.4657

Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders are now accepted via e-Filing. 

San Diego County Court Restraining Order Forms and Location:

Hall of Justice  330 W. Broadway, Room 225

San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 450-7275

NOTICE: CIVIL RESTRAINING ORDERS

To have a Request for Temporary Restraining Order filed and heard by a judge on the same day, Petitioner must be in line with completed paperwork by 3:00 p.m    https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/civil2/civilrestrainingorder

YouTube video on how to file restraining order

https://youtu.be/9sB_3YUwUaE?si=X_sH2SxXEH1bBtmG

SHELTER READY - new app

The District Attorney’s Office said Shelter Ready’s development involved gathering input from dozens of county agencies that provide homeless services. Tamera Kohler, CEO of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, said, “The most common question people ask when experiencing homelessness is, ‘Where can I go for help?’ And there’s nothing more frontline workers want than to help. So, it’s incredibly timely to have an app to help connect people to services they need, including finding a shelter bed.”  

"...believes the app could serve as a model for California and the rest of the country, calling it a call to action for any organization genuinely committed to addressing homelessness in the region." 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/shelter-ready-app-expands-countywide-to-help-unhoused-find-beds/ar-AA1GovD1?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

OBCF Task Force on Homelessness: 

https://obsocialclub.com/tfh

Emergency number 619.904.9530 (Phil)

or email: phil@obcommunityfoundation.org 

Meals in OB:

Sun:

Mon:

Tues:

Wed:      6 pm Resurrection Church

Thurs:

Fri:

Sat:        9 am  lifeguard parking lot

Articles:

OBCF Task Force on Homelessness mtg of August 2025:

https://obrag.org/2025/08/ob-community-foundation-to-tackle-homelessness/ 

Mayor Gloria OB outreach initiative 2021:

https://obrag.org/2021/03/mayor-gloria-in-ob-pledges-caseworkers-not-cops-will-reach-out-and-assist-homeless-community-ob-to-be-the-test-case/ 

Success Story Eddie and PATH in OB

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ys7calrmf0o1zqrs268gc/EDDIE-20250724_134150.mp4?rlkey=empf51siu8y4bh8rjt0px1l2i&st=uu012ky4&dl=0 

OBCF Task Force on Homelessness Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/obtaskforceonhomelessness/

TASK FORCE - definition:

A nonprofit task force is a temporary group assembled to address a specific, time-sensitive issue or project, such as reviewing bylaws or developing a new policy, and then typically disbands once its goal is achieved. 

Task forces are often created by the board to concentrate expert knowledge on a pressing need and can include board members, staff, and external experts with relevant skills. They are empowered to make decisions and provide recommendations to the appointing authority, delivering a defined outcome like a report or a proposed course of action. 

Key Characteristics

• Temporariness: Task forces are formed for a limited period, existing only to complete their assigned task. 
• Specific Focus: They tackle one particular challenge or opportunity, unlike standing committees that address ongoing concerns. 
• Expertise-Driven: Members are selected for their specific skills, knowledge, or experience related to the task. 
• Decision-Making Power: The group is authorized to make decisions and provide recommendations without needing frequent permission from superiors. 
• Clear Mandate: A task force receives a clear directive or mandate from the board to achieve a defined outcome.