If you or someone you know in Arcadia is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of becoming homeless, please contact Arcadia's Case Manager team to see what resources are available. Case Managers are available by phone at (562) 844-1484, by email at arcadia@lacada.com, or in person at the Arcadia Public Library on Wednesdays from 10am-1pm. Case Managers will respond to requests and questions as soon as possible.
Programs and services for Arcadians experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless include:
Programs and services for Arcadians experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless include:
The City of Arcadia contracts with Los Angeles Centers for Drug and Alcohol Abuse (L.A.CADA) for homeless case management and housing navigation. Through this contract, Arcadia has three dedicated Case Managers/Housing Navigators that assist with street outreach, mental health support, substance abuse services, benefit services, essential resource distribution, rental assistance, application fees, security deposits, reunification services, housing placement, and more. In addition, Arcadia has access to eight L.A.CADA beds.
If you or someone you know in Arcadia is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of becoming homeless, please contact Arcadia's Case Manager team to see what resources are available. Case Managers are available by phone at (562) 844-1484, by email at arcadia@lacada.com, or in person at the Arcadia Public Library on Wednesdays from 10am-1pm. Case Managers will respond to requests and questions as soon as possible.
For regional case management services, please call 211 or use the LA-HOP portal.
FY24-25 Case Management & Housing Navigation Report
FY23-24 Case Management & Housing Navigation Report
FY22-23 Case Management & Housing Navigation Report
If you or someone you know in Arcadia is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of becoming homeless, please contact Arcadia's Case Manager team to see what resources are available. Case Managers are available by phone at (562) 844-1484, by email at arcadia@lacada.com, or in person at the Arcadia Public Library on Wednesdays from 10am-1pm. Case Managers will respond to requests and questions as soon as possible.
For regional case management services, please call 211 or use the LA-HOP portal.
FY24-25 Case Management & Housing Navigation Report
FY23-24 Case Management & Housing Navigation Report
FY22-23 Case Management & Housing Navigation Report
The Prevention Program aims to help individuals and families make ends meet, keep a roof over their heads, and maintain essential services. Assistance includes short term rental assistance, rental arrears, utility payments, and more. Contact the Arcadia Case Management team to see if you qualify.
The City of Arcadia has essential items and financial assistance funds to distribute to persons experiencing homelessness. Supplies available include hygiene items, clothing, sleeping bags, and more. Funding assistance includes housing application fees, security deposits, reunification expenses, and more. Contact the Arcadia Case Management team to see if you qualify.
In 2016, the Arcadia Police Department established the Homeless Engagement and Liaison Program (HELP) Team to, “Improve the quality of life in the City of Arcadia by reaching out to the homeless community and providing information, resources, and motivation with the ultimate goal of finding an alternative to life on the streets.” The current HELP Team is managed by one Lieutenant and one Sergeant who oversee the Team’s daily activities. The Team is comprised of 12 Police Officers who work together to:
- Provide assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness in Arcadia. Assistance can range from providing literature regarding local homeless shelters and resource programs, helping connect people with family members, making direct contact with LA County resources such as the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, mental health clinicians, and other social services, and provide basic needs in situations involving emergent circumstances (such as a dire need for housing, food, and or clothing).
- Track individuals experiencing homelessness in Arcadia.
- Coordinate with all Arcadia and LA County resources to resolve any matters related to homelessness.
- Provide education to individuals experiencing homelessness and businesses/residents in relation to available resources, and any crimes/violations associated with homeless activities and encampments.
- Follow-up on tips, complaints, or any information communicated to the Arcadia Police Department that is related to homelessness.
The Tiny Shelter concept has been put on hold indefinitely.
What are Tiny Homes?
Tiny Home shelters are interim housing solutions that represent a quick and scalable approach to addressing emergency shelter needs. Shelters can be built on-site and disassembled, moved, and reassembled as needed. The shelters are weatherproof, climate-controlled, and provide privacy for clients. Tiny Home shelters address the need for emergency housing. Without housing, those experiencing homelessness have no safe place to go to get off the streets. Not only would the facility provide shelter, but it would also contain security and case managers onsite to assist residents in moving to other temporary and even permanent housing situations, to get job assistance, and receive medical attention and mental health services. Providing shelter is part of a more comprehensive approach to reducing the number of people experiencing homeless.
Locally in Los Angeles there are many tiny home village sites, including in Azusa, Highland Park, North Hollywood, Reseda, Tarzana. These facilities typically consist of micro dwelling units which include two beds, heat, air-conditioning, windows, a small desk, electrical outlets, and a front door that locks. Village residents are given full access to an array of social services including case management, housing navigation, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, as well as job training and placement. Tiny home shelter facilities differ from congregant shelters as it allows couples to stay together.
When were Tiny Homes considered in Arcadia?
In 2021, the City considered a proposal to locate a 15 Tiny Home Shelters pilot project funded by a grant from the SGVCOG around the Peck Park area. Since then, the proposal has been placed on an indefinite pause and currently, there are no Tiny Home shelters being built in Arcadia. Although the proposed Tiny Shelter Project in the City has been put on hold indefinitely, it is important to note the intent of this type of housing program and how it aligns with the State-mandated “Housing First” model, which is an approach that prioritizes providing housing to homeless individuals to help end their homelessness without mandating participation in supportive services or graduation from a program to qualify. The “Housing First” model is based on a “hierarchy of needs,” where people must access basic necessities like a safe place to live and food to eat before being able to achieve quality of life or pursue personal goals. While Housing First recognizes housing as a necessary precursor to treatment, Housing First does not mean “housing only.” On the contrary, Housing First acknowledges social services and care coordination are necessary elements of housing stability and quality of life.
What research has been conducted into Tiny Homes?
The City has conducted two surveys of tiny & transitional shelters resulting in the 2021 & 2024 Tiny & Transitional Shelter Reports. These reports were created to learn from the collective experiences and outcomes of transitional housing sites as the City continues to consider shelters as part of a more comprehensive approach to reducing the number of persons experiencing homeless in Arcadia. For the full reports, please see below:
2021 Tiny & Transitional Shelter Report
2024 Tiny & Transitional Shelter Report
What are Tiny Homes?
Tiny Home shelters are interim housing solutions that represent a quick and scalable approach to addressing emergency shelter needs. Shelters can be built on-site and disassembled, moved, and reassembled as needed. The shelters are weatherproof, climate-controlled, and provide privacy for clients. Tiny Home shelters address the need for emergency housing. Without housing, those experiencing homelessness have no safe place to go to get off the streets. Not only would the facility provide shelter, but it would also contain security and case managers onsite to assist residents in moving to other temporary and even permanent housing situations, to get job assistance, and receive medical attention and mental health services. Providing shelter is part of a more comprehensive approach to reducing the number of people experiencing homeless.
Locally in Los Angeles there are many tiny home village sites, including in Azusa, Highland Park, North Hollywood, Reseda, Tarzana. These facilities typically consist of micro dwelling units which include two beds, heat, air-conditioning, windows, a small desk, electrical outlets, and a front door that locks. Village residents are given full access to an array of social services including case management, housing navigation, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, as well as job training and placement. Tiny home shelter facilities differ from congregant shelters as it allows couples to stay together.
When were Tiny Homes considered in Arcadia?
In 2021, the City considered a proposal to locate a 15 Tiny Home Shelters pilot project funded by a grant from the SGVCOG around the Peck Park area. Since then, the proposal has been placed on an indefinite pause and currently, there are no Tiny Home shelters being built in Arcadia. Although the proposed Tiny Shelter Project in the City has been put on hold indefinitely, it is important to note the intent of this type of housing program and how it aligns with the State-mandated “Housing First” model, which is an approach that prioritizes providing housing to homeless individuals to help end their homelessness without mandating participation in supportive services or graduation from a program to qualify. The “Housing First” model is based on a “hierarchy of needs,” where people must access basic necessities like a safe place to live and food to eat before being able to achieve quality of life or pursue personal goals. While Housing First recognizes housing as a necessary precursor to treatment, Housing First does not mean “housing only.” On the contrary, Housing First acknowledges social services and care coordination are necessary elements of housing stability and quality of life.
What research has been conducted into Tiny Homes?
The City has conducted two surveys of tiny & transitional shelters resulting in the 2021 & 2024 Tiny & Transitional Shelter Reports. These reports were created to learn from the collective experiences and outcomes of transitional housing sites as the City continues to consider shelters as part of a more comprehensive approach to reducing the number of persons experiencing homeless in Arcadia. For the full reports, please see below:
2021 Tiny & Transitional Shelter Report
2024 Tiny & Transitional Shelter Report
If you would like to stay up to date on homeless initiatives in the City, please sign up to be on our email list by emailing homelessness@arcadiaca.gov.
For additional resources for persons experiencing homelessness, please visit the Resources and Referrals page.
For additional resources for persons experiencing homelessness, please visit the Resources and Referrals page.
