SAFE SPACECHICO

Guest information

Come as you are.

Low-barrier seasonal refuge with clear expectations that protect safety, dignity, and belonging.

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A warmly lit winter shelter room with sleeping spaces arranged across the floor.
A place to rest during the winter shelter season.

LOW-BARRIER SHELTER

What to expect

Safe Space works to reduce the obstacles that keep people from reaching safety.

All genders welcome

Guests are welcomed as they are.

Couples together

Couples do not have to separate to access shelter.

Limited space for pets

The program works to accommodate a limited number of pets. Call ahead about availability.

Fewer entry barriers

Identification and sobriety are not required for entry.

RESPECT & SAFETY

Fewer barriers. Clear expectations.

Guests must follow a code of conduct. Drugs, alcohol, weapons, violence, harassment, and threatening behavior are not permitted in or around Safe Space facilities.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Let’s find a safe place.

Seasonal locations and availability can change. Call Safe Space or 211 before you travel.

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Find Your Place on Our Winter Shelter Crew

Everyone brings something different to the table. Whether you're a people person, a natural organizer, or someone who prefers working behind the scenes, there's a way to put your strengths to work at Safe Space Chico.