MSC Homeless Shelter

Category: Homeless shelter in SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Address: 525 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Phone: +14155977960

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Domingo F. Mercado

Oct 15, 2021

A great place for homeless people, Clean Linen, clean Restrooms 3 times meals, help from Social Workers to get connections with Medical assistance, and different sources of help.

Savitri Harris -aka Kimberly

Sep 13, 2021

I was surprised by the cleanliness of the place, was expecting what I've seen in other facilities such as this. The food is actually pretty good here, actually cooked by Cooks I suppose. There are plenty of staff and lots of security. It is a orderly, well run, peaceful and supportive environment. *Due to confidentiality photos of the facility are discouraged. Ok included scenes seen From the place. More to come...

Cheri Forstein

Aug 4, 2021

If unfortunately you're homeless this is the best place to stay very clean... staff are very thoughtful and a person is treated with the utmost respect... And the food is good too.

Asteria Moore

Mar 26, 2021

Currently, (as of 3-25-21) MSC South is not accepting drop in clients, previously, before Covid-19, MSC South allowed 24-hour drop in for showers. Since the pandemic this has stopped. I provided MSC South a three star rating only because I feel that their staff, especially, their security staff, need to have more training. The security staff were not aware of what narcan was and how narcan can reverse an opiate overdose and save lives In fact, the security staff believed that the narcan was itself and illicit drug. while MSC South does great things for the community I do feel that their staff need more training in the world of working with homelessness, addiction, and vulnerable persons.

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Questions & Answers

At msc drop in lady at desk .would not gave me bed for 6 weeks .and pam left people outside for 10 hours.old people had to call 911.would not gave me bed.think is funny i am being attack......

Susie Yung | Aug 26, 2018
J m Butler | Aug 26, 2018

Msc is not the shelter to go to. Try the shelter on eighth and howard

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Why are staff so patronizing, and insulting towards residents?

Paul Quinlan | Aug 26, 2018
yamamizbitch yamamizbitch | Aug 26, 2018

Some stuffs at msc homeless shelter are rude towards residents and homeless clients do to lock of training

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Why does your staff have any education relating to counseling and/ or supervisory skills?

Paul Quinlan | Aug 26, 2018
Porshia Green | Aug 26, 2019

It a really bad shelter alot of people. Died their and was beat up by staff and other clients they even call the police all the time but nothing happened

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Did msc settle its lawsuit for over 50,000.00 and i represented the client...now i am being harassed by lessy and shari Wooldridge..RETALIATED

Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019
Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019

yes steven harris won the lawsuit against MSC..now they have targeted him ...PLEASE support his effort to replace lessy Benedict and shari Wooldridge...its time for change..better lives for a better tomorrow

John staff will not find another job anywhere in the world.very rich Mason just texted back.next door will be shut down.all workers fire...John did nothing they still here msc screaming at person calling them name.city hall etc John plan to put me

Susie Yung | Aug 26, 2018
Por-shi-a “Pretty eyes” King | Aug 26, 2018

Well one day soon Gods wrath will come

Who is the director of the shelter ]

Melvin Clark | Aug 26, 2018
Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019

lessy Benedict

I don't know these ladies if the food is good and if the place clean what's the problem what time can I go to the shelter to try to get a bed how far is the shelter from the greyhound.c bus station

Freddie Nunez | Dec 28, 2021
Michael Frazier | Dec 28, 2021

The food is excellent. Three hot meals a day. But to get a bed you have to go to 8th and mission st sign up, or find the hot team which travels around downtown looking for people that want shelter. Great place, great staff. Highly recommend! 1love

Hello good afternoon my name is Mr Steve combs my age is 68 year old and my birthday in May 2 1953 I am in an manual wheelchair I cannot walk .and I am living at an francisco villa 620 w scott st in springfield Missouri and I need advice

Steve Combs | Aug 25, 2021
Taj Pegues | Aug 25, 2021

What's that? About MSC homeless shelter?

I have a question can i bring my dog with me to a shelter

vickie Smith | Aug 25, 2020
Walter Gaertner | Aug 25, 2020

You would have to call them not sure

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When can I shower

Billie Dillon | Aug 26, 2019
andre cowherd | Aug 26, 2019

There may have been changes since the the last time I've stayed there as far as 24 hour shower service, but i can assure you one thing if you are having issues with getting your life on track it us a great place to start.its not going to be easy but if you are really serious and put in life's work , you will be amazed at the out come...people will do the best they can to help you but the most important thing is to help yourself put in the work, be patient, and i promise you GOD WILL HELP YOU THROUGH EVERYTHING...GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND,AND DON'T GIVE UP👍

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please file a complaint against shari Wooldridge and lessy benedict for NEGLIGENCE and ADMINISTRATIVE MISCONDUCT

Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019
Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019

transparency is required..i will file a freedom of information act to disclose the wrongs and cover ups by administration...ask them to do a town hall with me and my panel...we will validate all of the abuse and negligence

when will lessy and shari do a town hall community meeting with me..accept the challenge

Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019
Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019

cowardly administration with no accountability..how do you explain all the violence and DEATHS

when will London Breed..mayor...Trent rhorer..HSA director and Scott walton..director of all navigation centers...join forces for good and investigation of msc and its administration take place

Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019
Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019

Never stop a CASH COW from producing money for NON PROFIT...thats why lessy Benedict and shari Wooldridge have survived..embezzlement and fraud is evident...the Board of Directors are just as culpable and complicit in these CRIMES

when will government, mayor and the Board of Supervisors start a investigation...jane kim is the SOMA supervisor...call for her resignation for turning a blind eye and deaf ear to VIOLENCE

Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019
Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019

a full investigation is necessary..they bribed clients out of there FOOD STAMPS...ask for the incident report

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why is lessy Benedict and shari Wooldridge still employed...the attorney General office...mayor and governors office needs to suspend funding while independent investigation takes place...people still there after years of NO HELP

Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019
Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019

Nobody investigating them...shari Wooldridge and lessy benedict have acted illegally and reckless with clients lives...they should be terminated immediately and arrested for FRAUD and MISREPRESENTATION

How does the intake/drop-in process work?

Marlee Eden | Aug 25, 2021
michael inman | Aug 25, 2021

Need a referral from ur doctor. No referral, no entry

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I'm currently in a place awaiting housing and it maybe something I don't want while here in San Francisco and my concern is not being able to make in any shelter without proper form and registration so, needing reference for registration.

Danic Vaivai | Aug 25, 2021
Tee | Aug 25, 2021

Hello, and good morning to you, I believe all you need is you my dear, some form of ID would be good but all you need is you, let them know your circumstances and that you just need a place of shelter for the time being and you should be good, just be yourself and be open and honest and you will be OK... I hope all turns out well for you, and may God always bless you and keep you safe!!!!! Have a blessed day!!!!!!?

Does the shelter offer any programs can we chores I am disabled because I am blind and have bad leg but I can still able to do chores to stay therr

Freddie Nunez | Aug 25, 2020
Taj Pegues | Aug 25, 2020

they already have janitorial workers there to do that. all you have to do is be there. G.A. gives out 90 day beds.

MSC is NOT being RAN right the staff don't care about the homeless all the staff is here for us the paycheck. This place sucks I'm trying to find a place but everything is full and no waiting list anywhere.

Billy Baker | Aug 25, 2020
George Akin | Aug 25, 2020

News bulliten all and anything to do with the homeless pretty much isnt being ran right and the staffing is really really sad.I. started out years back working at mission rock shelter up to 500 to 800 on cots in a condemed warehouse them hamillton family shellter then haight ashburry clinics.So Ive been babtised in the trenches.This city has to think outside the box.You cant keep funding and adding on to something thats beyond broken and think it will fix it.First thing should be a whole new policy with rent.As well stop filling up these damn delapidated bed bug rat infested T.L sros god it is such a complex yet plain direction it needs to go.Right now there shouldnt be a discriminating wait list opiate addicts in this category hiv in t

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What is the bed availability like?

Marlee Eden | Aug 26, 2019
andre cowherd | Aug 26, 2019

I don't have much information about the women's section.sorry

Do you give free washer and dryer for low income families?

Cecelia Schminkey | Aug 26, 2019
Asim Brooks | Aug 26, 2019

Arrangements can be made

Do you have resources for employed clients? (please see answer)

Johnny Curry | Aug 26, 2019
Barry Anderson | Aug 26, 2019

They do

Next door they plan to beat up more people.people got beat up .sent to hospital.put outside.end up at msc.cops .city hall .all the VIPs.all the TV stations .they plan to beat up more people at next door.

Susie Yung | Aug 26, 2018
Por-shi-a “Pretty eyes” King | Aug 26, 2019

Be careful cause they will kick you out seriously so try to talk to the police about your problems

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How long can someone stay there, also do they offer programs,I am from Texas where do I go to get a TB test so I can go in, do you have to leave during the day

Freddie Nunez | Aug 26, 2018
Steven Harris | Aug 26, 2019

some clients have been there for 15-20 years...msc just want the FUNDING....no success stories or testament of assistance or help...a cash cow...the whole administration staff our crooks...stealing a paycheck

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If you have a sling from a fractured arm will they allow you to have a bottom bunk? I'm asking bc i have a fractured arm and I'm abke to climb a top bunk

Ghost (Agent Orange) | Aug 26, 2018
Juan Ramirez | Aug 26, 2018

Yea let them know So u can get a bottom bunk.

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Why is there a male female on the second floor.I know the second floor is for males only.I am presently on the second floor in the msc shelter right now and would like to know why a drag dressed as a female is up here?

Frank M. Lilovac | Aug 26, 2018
Mke Brode | Aug 26, 2018

They can stay on any floor. If they are them self as more of a male then it's 2nd & 3rd. If they are more female then it's the base ment

How come so many people so unhappy with this place, I am 58 yrs old, I am blind from my left eye I use a cane, but that doesn't stop from doing lite work, how long can someone stay here and what do need to get in,

Freddie Nunez | Aug 26, 2018
Michael Woodhouse | Aug 26, 2018

Get in the line and bring proof that you don't have TB. They will still let you in but you have it within 10 days. The staff will let you know what's what. If you're cool with them,they will be happy to help you out.

What time do they give beds out for the homeless, and what is the latest time you can check in?

Teddy Melendez | Aug 26, 2018
Roderick Vizco | Aug 26, 2018

24/7 descrimination stinky place it's has miss management issue. Crime is not fair . Fugitive hides from this place. Weapons and drugs like crack, meth.

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Me and my wife are homeless and are looking for a shelter that will take us in ASAP is their one in oakland

bryan supinger | Aug 26, 2018
Zachary Hogan | Aug 26, 2019

Try Midway shelter of alameda look up shelters that require no ID I don’t knkw if midway does but also try providence church shelter it sleeps at night. Check this site: homelessshelterdirectory.org

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