Office of Homeless Services (OHS)

The primary purpose of the Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department, Office of Homeless Services (OHS) division is to develop and maintain an effective county-wide Continuum of Care. The OHS oversees our community's plan to organize and deliver supportive social services, including housing options, which meet the specific needs of homeless individuals and families. The goal is to move homeless people toward stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency.

Some of the OHS’s activities include the annual HUD Continuum of Care Programs Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for homeless services and housing programs, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) NOFA and the Homeless Point in Time Count, a survey of homeless individuals in the whole county.

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Continuum of Care for Riverside County (CoC) Riverside CoC Organization Application Riverside CoC Appointment Letter Template - required with Organization Application Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Housing and Urban Development Supportive Housing Program (HUD SHP) Open Bids and Programs

HomeConnect

The Riverside County established a Coordinated Entry System (CES) called HomeConnect. CES is the access point for federally-funded, state-funded and locally-funded homeless services in Riverside County as described in the CES Policies and Procedures.

All referrals for the housing programs are received through the County of Riverside Coordinated Entry System (CES), Home Connect program. If you are homeless and in need of housing, please call Home Connect at 1-800-498-8847. You will be connected with a staff member from an agency in Riverside County who will assist you in the process of securing housing. Homeconnect Flyer, Homeconnect Flyer-Spanish