If you are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness, learn how to get connected to SAHomelink or
find resources for other programs in our community.
*Due to COVID-19, many of our hubs are taking assessments via telephone*
Coordinated Entry (CE) paves the way for more efficient homeless assistance systems by:
Click here to visit SACRD.org, a resource directory that helps you find agencies, organizations, or groups in your area that can help with resources such as health and personal care, education, food, goods, housing, legal, transit, etc.
Click here to download a printable
Resource Pocket Guide
Call (210) 631-0100 to apply for a protective order. Applicants who meet the required legal criteria will come to the Family Justice Center by appointment only to sign a sworn affidavit. Applicants may also fill out the intake form by clicking here (can submit online or by mail).
24/7 Crisis Hotline: (210) 733-8810
Click here to visit their website
For free legal assistance, click here
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1 (800) 799-7233
Para español, haz clic aqui.
24-Hour Hotline: (210) 349-7273
To visit their website, click here
Chat Live Online with this center
For a list of immediate resources, click here
SARAH and the San Antonio Housing Authority collaborated to provide 100 housing vouchers to those affected by COVID-19.
*SARAH will only accept vouchers from housing providers. If you are experiencing homelessness, please see above for resources and how to enroll in SAHomelink*
– Literally homeless (emergency shelter, place not for habitation/unsheltered, fleeing domestic violence)
– Living in Hotel/Motel due to COVID-19 (regardless of funding source)
– Living in Transitional Housing
Must meet the following criteria:
– Senior over 55 with limited income
– Family with children under 18
– Disabled with limited income (SSI/SSDI) including young adults, youth, adults, families, non-VA eligible veterans
– Client must be enrolled in SAHomelink
SARAH will only accept vouchers from housing providers. If you are experiencing homelessness, please click here for resources and information on how to enroll in SAHomelink.
Housing Providers:
1. Download the COVID-19 Referral Packet and Complete with Client
2. Upload the Referral Packet to this Google Form
3. After Pre-Approval by SARAH, Pre-Eligibility Case Worker will send eligibility packet via Docusign
4. Once received, client will be scheduled for an eligibility appointment. A voucher will be issued as long as all documentation is present.
5. SAHA will see clients on the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Kathy Lacy, Prevention and Diversion Coordinator
Kathylacy@sarahomeless.org
The Move-On Preference Program is a permanent housing solution program for agencies to assist and seamlessly transition participants currently housed through Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) into subsidized housing with SAHA.
*SARAH will only accept vouchers from housing providers. If you are experiencing homelessness, please see above for resources and how to enroll in SAHomelink*
Individuals and families currently in PSH
Have been housed stably for 12+ months
Have no outstanding debt to SAHA and meet criminal background requirements
Income below 30% Area Median Income (AMI)
Referring agency can provide 90 days of After Care to ensure successful transition
1. Download the Move-on Referral Packet and complete with client
2. Submit completed packet to this Move-On Referral Packet Google Form
3. After pre-approval by SARAH, Pre-Eligibility Case Worker will send eligibility packet via Docusign.
4. Once received, client will be scheduled for an eligibility appointment. A voucher will be issued as long as all documentation is present.
5. SAHA will see clients on the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Kathy Lacy, Prevention and Diversion Coordinator
Kathylacy@sarahomeless.org
The Family Referral Program is a permanent housing solution program designed for agencies to assist families experiencing homelessness and transition them seamlessly into subsidized housing with SAHA.
*SARAH will only accept vouchers from housing providers. If you are experiencing homelessness, please see above for resources and how to enroll in SAHomelink*
– Individuals or families experiencing homelessness
– Have no outstanding debt to SAHA and meet criminal background requirements
– Income between 30-50% of Area Median Income (AMI)
– Families with longer lengths of homelessness
– Survivors of Domestic Violence
– Families with an open Child Protective Services (CPS) case
Requirements of Referring Agencies for NEED TYPE 1:
– Must provide the family with transition assistance, including deposit, first month’s rent, and furniture assistance
– Must conduct one site visit with the family in housing to discuss community resources that might be beneficial to the family
– Conduct follow-up after transitioning for a minimum of 90 days
Requirements of Referring Agencies for NEED TYPE 2:
– Assist family with complete and accurate application
– Conduct self-sufficiency assessment
1. Download the Family Referral Program Referral Packet and complete with client
2. Submit completed packet to this Family Referral Program Referral Packet Google Form
3. After pre-approval by SARAH, Pre-Eligibility Case Worker will send eligibility packet via Docusign.
4. Once received, client will be scheduled for an eligibility appointment. A voucher will be issued as long as all documentation is present.
5. SAHA will see clients on the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Kathy Lacy, Prevention and Diversion Coordinator
Kathylacy@sarahomeless.org