To alleviate homelessness and to mitigate community impacts, the City of Oceanside is preparing for its first year-round homeless shelter. A property was purchased, construction costs were approved, and an operating agreement was signed with the San Diego Rescue Mission for the management of the “Oceanside Navigation Center” at the centrally-located 3131 Oceanside Boulevard property (formerly Ocean Shores School).
Major renovations and property improvements are currently underway and the facility will receive clients in late July 2023.
This modernized Navigation Center will be committed to providing a safe, low-barrier to entry facility focused on moving people to permanent housing. This program will use a person-centered, trauma-informed care model. ONC will not be a walk-up shelter; clients will be referred by the City’s Social Workers, the Housing Authority, the Police Homeless Outreach Team, and/or the SD Rescue Mission, as the facility operators.
The City of Oceanside was awarded $3.3M from the County of San Diego for assistance with the facility renovations. Additionally, Congressman Mike Levin secured $2.25M in federal funding for the extensive public improvements necessary to open this key facility. We thank our partners for their support in this endeavor.
