Heat and Homelessness
People without stable housing are at much higher risk of developing a heat-related illness because living outdoors limits access to shade, water, and cooling.
Unhoused individuals and those facing housing insecurity are at high risk for heat-related illness, dehydration, and overexposure to sunlight and heat. Whether or not you are facing this or want to offer your support, we all can take steps toward creating a more heat-safe community for everyone.
Looking for a free, air-conditioned place to stay throughout the day?
Find a cooling center near you: Los Angeles County Cooling Center Map
Help people experiencinghomelessness stay safe when it’s hot.
Distribute:
Water
Electrolyte packets
Umbrellas
Light-colored and loose-fitting clothing
Bandanas
Cooling towels
Cooling blankets
Tarp and tents
Sunscreen
Housing Resources
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
Access Centers: Drop-in centers that provide point of contact for unhoused individuals to receive critical services and referrals for housing programs.
Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative
Find Interim Housing
Find Permanent Housing
Direct Aid
Find resources and direct aid and/or get involved with these organizations!
Midnight Mission is a comprehensive homeless shelter that provides services for the unhoused community.
Mutual Aid LA: Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts, people, and resources across Los Angeles.
SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition provides direct aid throughout the week with food and health services for unhoused individuals.
Palms Unhoused Mutual Aid (PUMA) is a care network that provides direct aid to unhoused individuals.
Waterdrop LA distributes clean drinking water to unhouse individuals.
Pasadena for All distributes food and water to unhoused individuals weekly on Saturday mornings.
LA Community Fridges is a network of fridges across Los Angeles that offer free food and groceries to community members.
