By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office
A $3.25 million grant from the County is paving the way for a new homeless navigation Center in Oceanside. The 50-bed shelter, operated by the San Diego Rescue Mission, is set to open early next year, and will provide people needed services including counseling, medical and mental health care, job training and more.
Today, County leaders highlighted the collaboration between the County and the City of Oceanside that is making the project possible.
The money awarded to Oceanside is part of a $10 million County grant program which also awarded funds to the City of San Diego and Vista for safe parking programs. More than $5 million is still available to cities to help initiate new and permanent shelter solutions.
Fernanda Lopez Halvorson is a group communications officer with the County of San Diego Communications Office.
