Basic Needs

Housing

I don't have a place to stay tonight

(or I’m looking for a place to stay tonight)

Please complete this housing crisis assessment form and your campus SparkPoint team will reach out to explore emergency housing options.

For local shelter and emergency housing assistance please connect with your CORE Agency.
https://www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-service-agencies-emergency-safety-net-assistance

Please connect with the Day Break program at Star Vista and contact your campus SparkPoint Center to connect with your homeless youth liaison.
https://star-vista.org/programs/#youth-empowerment-services-tab

I am in danger of being evicted

For more information about rental assistance at Skyline College please email skylinesparkpoint@smccd.edu.

For more information about rental assistance at Skyline College please email cansparkpoint@smccd.edu.

For more information about rental assistance at College of San Mateo please email csmsparkpoint@smccd.edu.

I am seeking information on housing resources

For more information about rental assistance at Skyline College please email skylinesparkpoint@smccd.edu.

For more information about rental assistance at Canada College please email cansparkpoint@smccd.edu.

For more information about rental assistance at College Of San Mateo please email csmsparkpoint@smccd.edu.

The HIP Housing The Self Sufficiency Program (SSP) provides housing assistance and support services to low-income parents or emancipated foster youth who are in school to increase their earning power and become financially self-sufficient within 1-5 years. Participants receive subsidized rent while they complete an education or job training program and find employment in their field.

If you need a campus referral for your application please contact your campus SparkPoint Center.

Star Vista provides former foster care (18-24) and justice impacted youth with housing assistance.

Campus Showers

Skyline College shower facilities are located at Building 3 on the first floor in the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms and are open to students and staff from 8:30A – 4:30P, Monday – Thurs​day and 8:30A – 3:00P on Friday. Shower facilities are not open during campus closures, between semesters, when classes are not scheduled and on weekends and holidays. *Hours of operation are subject to change.

For more information about locker room access at Skyline College please email skylinesparkpoint@smccd.edu.

For more information about locker room access at Canada College please email cansparkpoint@smccd.edu.

For more information about locker room access at College of San Mateo please email csmsparkpoint@smccd.edu.