Information and resources, rent assistance, and more.
If you are facing housing insecurity, we can help. Our Basic Needs team will work with you to identify resources, share information about securing housing and/or seeking rent assistance, and providing referrals as possible.
Many students may experience housing insecurity or homelessness some time in their lives. Research from The Hope Center indicates nearly 50% of all college students experience housing insecurity. Housing insecurity includes being behind on rent/mortgage, living out of a car, sleeping on a couch in the home of a friend/family member, or living beyond the capacity of the space.
If you are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, Coastline College can help identify resources, share information about securing housing and/or seeking rent assistance, and providing referrals when possible.
Making the call to receive help is an important first step in securing your safety and wellbeing.
If you are in a life-threatening situation, dial 9-1-1
Call 2-1-1 (in Orange County) to request a referral to a shelter for immediate temporary placement
If 2-1-1 does not work on your phone, call 888.600.4357 toll free or 949.646.4357 locally
If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can also contact Coastline College's Domestic Violence/Title IX Coordinator at 714.241.6130 or titleix@coastline.edu for assistance with temporary housing accommodations
Rapid Rehousing & Affordable Housing resources are routed centrally through 211OC.org acting as a single point of contact to thousands of social service programs
211OC seeks to identify the root cause(s) of individual & family challenges and connect you with a wide range of resources that meet all underlying needs in order to prevent personal or family crises.
27 counties in California have 2-1-1. Search for 211 and your county to find the local number, website, and contact options (like calling, texting, emailing, or online inquiry form).
Some counties have steps they want you to follow - if you call an organization directly and they are unable to help you, ask what you should do first or where to go to get started