Supportive Services

Our Housing Navigation services help individuals currently experiencing homelessness connect to housing resources through Clarity (San Diego County’s Homeless Management Information System) and the Coordinated Entry System (CES). These tools are used in partnership with the County Office of Homeless Solutions, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, and agencies across the San Diego Continuum of Care.

Guests who meet HUD’s definition of homelessness may be entered into Clarity, where their needs are assessed and matched with available housing programs as resources allow. Our Supportive Services team will walk with you through this process, advocating for the best possible outcomes based on your situation.

Your privacy is always protected. To learn more, view the HMIS Notice of Privacy Practices.

3 STEPS TO APPLY 
The links next to each step provide details and answers to frequently asked questions for each step..

1.  Register for services - HOW

2. Collect the required documents - DOCUMENTS LIST

3. Participate in a Preliminary Screening - WHERE and WHEN

Note: Rental assistance typically begins on the 3rd of each month and ends as soon as funds are exhausted.

Subject to available funds, Brother Benno’s offers limited emergency utility assistance to extremely low-income residents at utility shutoff. Support is available for individuals and families living in the following North San Diego County communities: Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook/Bonsall, and Ramona.

Important Information

• For utility assistance, bring a hard copy of your current utility bill and proof of income.
• Your name must be on the bill.
• Up to $200 in assistance, subject to available funds.

For questions or further assistance, please contact Supportive Services at: (760) 231-1660 or supportiveservices@brotherbenno.org

Under a partnership with non-profit TrueCare Mobile Health Services, a TrueCare mobile clinic visits Brother Benno’s Oceanside facility to serve the needs of homeless persons. 

Medical services are available Mondays and Fridays by appointment.
Dental services are available on Wednesdays by appointment.

Appointments can be made beginning at 8:00 AM the day medical or dental assistance is needed at the Intake Office. Appointments must be made in person.

Brother Benno's staff will help with replacing personal papers such as marriage certificates and social security cards.

• Citizens 65+
• Medicare recipients (not MediCal)
• People with disabilities who qualify for a reduced fare under federal and state law
• Youth ages 6-18 (school ID, transit identification, or government-issued photo ID required), under the Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program

We also assist with transportation relocation of people back to their families.

For more information or assistance, contact Alex Maitre alex.maitre@brotherbenno.org

We assist veterans and active military members with referrals, information about other services, and transportation to medical and other appointments.

Vaccinations and booster shots (e.g., COVID and flu vaccinations/booster shots) are periodically scheduled at the Center.

VACCINATION/BOOSTER SCHEDULE

Currently, we have no vaccinations or boosters scheduled.