San Diego safe-sleeping 'camps' offer urgent alternative to overcrowded homeless shelters

In the fall of 2024, the City of San Diego expanded its Safe Sleeping Program, which provides safe, legal, city-approved tent encampments and supportive services for people facing homelessness.

The low-barrier option provides a safe shelter tent, electronic charging stations, housing navigation, meals, health care, transportation, veterinary care, and other supportive services at two city properties in San Diego.

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