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68ºHomelessness
The landscape of homelessness continues to evolve throughout the State of California and is becoming increasingly visible in the suburbs of the Tri-Valley, especially in Livermore. In the past few years, Livermore has seen an increase in the number of residents experiencing poverty and a decrease in the availability of affordable rental housing, which in turn has contributed to an increase in homelessness. Housing availability is only one aspect of an individual’s life that may contribute to homelessness. Other factors include mental health symptoms, overuse of alcohol or drugs, health conditions, and availability of adequate employment.
The City works with community partners to support the provision of supportive services for homeless and other community members in need. This includes housing/shelter services, outreach, case management support, food services, medical, mental health, and a range of other services. The City also actively pursues grant funding from County, State, and Federal sources to address homelessness in Livermore.
The Livermore Police Department has a Homeless Liaison Program. The department has two full-time officers dedicated to addressing community concerns as well as helping the homeless. The officers partner with organizations like CityServe of the Tri Valley, and help connect our unhoused population with services. The program started in 2014 and was initially enforcement based. It has evolved into being more service based. Over time, the officers build trust and relationships with many of our unhoused to help provide them resources. The program has been successful in helping find housing for our unsheltered at places like Goodness Village at CrossWinds Church. In many cases, the program has been life-changing for them.
Please visit our frequently asked questions page for more information.
Resources
2-1-1 Alameda County - Resource Finder
Access to housing information, critical health and human services:
Dial 2-1-1 or visit the Resource Portal to explore and find a variety of housing, health, and human services resources.
CityServe of the Tri-Valley
Mobilizes efforts and coordinates resources and volunteers between the faith-based community, nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to help those in need in the Tri-Valley.
Tri-Valley Human Services Pocket Guide (English)
Provides information on services: homeless, childcare, employment, education, health, senior and food services. (ESPAÑOL)
Food Pantries/ Food Banks/ Distribution Centers
View a list of local food assistance services.
Visit our Housing and Human Services Resources page for additional resources.
Homelessness Programs
CityServe of the Tri-Valley is providing crisis stabilization services for unsheltered neighbors living in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore.
If you are at risk of becoming homeless, live in a shelter/transitional housing in Livermore and need assistance, please contact CityServe at 925-222-CARE(2273).
The City is partnering with Block by Block to provide biohazard cleanup services throughout the City. Cleanup may include items left behind such as backpacks, sleeping bags, bags with items inside, urine/fecal matter, and needles/drug paraphernalia that may not be safe for individuals to handle.
To report homeless biohazard activity to Block by Block, please call 925-233-9700.
Asbury Methodist Church
4743 East Avenue
Asbury has extended the number of days they provide shower and laundry services. Unsheltered neighbors can now take advantage of the shower and/or laundry services three days a week.
Open Mon-Wed 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last laundry service is at 2:00 p.m.
Understanding the Housing Continuum
The Housing Continuum, at its simplest, shows the range of housing options designed to address the needs of people experiencing a variety of circumstances — from emergency shelters to home ownership. These housing options range from the least permanent term of stay, where the most additional supports are needed, to the most permanent term of stay where the fewest or no additional supports are needed.
A person does not need to transition through the whole continuum, but rather may access a particular option at different points throughout their lifetime based on their particular needs. For example, people may skip emergency or transitional housing and move from street homelessness/unsheltered status directly to permanent supportive housing. This is what is referred to as a "Housing First" approach.
Along with housing, there are also a variety of support services and subsidies offered to support residents who may experience more significant challenges with staying housed, such as persons who have been recently homeless, the elderly, families with children and persons with disabilities.
Local Data on Community Members Experiencing Homelessness
According to Alameda County’s 2022 Point in Time Count, at least 242 Livermore community members experience homelessness, 174 of whom are unsheltered. Some of the primary causes of homelessness in Alameda County include a lost job, mental health issues, and housing problems.