H.I.S. House (Homeless Intervention Shelter)

H.I.S. House provides transitional shelter to families, single adults, and couples who are homeless but have the motivation and capability, with our assistance, to regain self-sufficiency. Residents plan to stay 120 to 180 days while they develop a source of permanent income and save money for housing. The shelter offers a home-like environment where families and couples stay in private bedrooms and singles share a bedroom.

HIS House program and services include:
Individual Case Management
One-to-one Career Development
Childcare Assistance
Counseling
Life Skills Classes
Budget and Finance Planning
24 hour shelter with staff
Referral to needed services and resources
Resident Mentor Program
Education Assistance
Homework Club for children

Office Hours are from 9 to 5 daily.
The office is closed Weekends and Holidays.

Apply for H.I.S. House
Step One - Determine Program Openings
Call the shelter Monday mornings after 9:00am at 714.993.5774
Ask if there are any openings for your family size. If there is no space available, you will need to call back the next week. There is no waiting list.
Step Two - Check your Qualifications
If there is an appropriate opening, check your eligibility with a Staff member
Drug and Alcohol history
Violent Crimes
Ability to work
Referrals from a social worker or another shelter
Step Three - Prepare for the Application and Interview
Bring two forms of government ID
Drivers License, State Issued ID, Passport, Military ID
Social Security card
Bring contact information for your references
Family references (2)
Personal/Professional (2)
Interviews will be held when an opening is available for an eligible client.