It is common to experience some sort of housing instability during college. These are resources for emergency housing, as well as information to minimize housing challenges in the future.
Housing
CSUN Housing Instability Project
| CSUN Student Housing Office | 17950 Lassen St. Northridge, CA 91325 | (818) 677-2160 | http://housing.csun.edu | |
| The Village Family Services | 6736 Laurel Cyn. Blvd. Suite 200 North Hollywood, CA 91606 | (818) 755-8786 | www.thevillagefs.org | M-F 10:00am-5:00pm |
| LA Family Housing | 7843 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 | (818) 982-4091 | https://lafh.org/ | |
| The Teen Project | 8140 Sunland Blvd. Sun Valley, CA 91352 | (818) 582-8832 | http://theteenproject.com/ | M-F 8:00am-10:00am |
Penny Lane | 15305 Rayen St. North Hills, CA 91343 | (818) 582-8832 | www.pennylane.org/ | |
| Department of Mental Health- LAC DMH SA II | (818) 610-6704 | http://dmh.lacounty.gov | ||
Center for Assessment & Prevention of Prodromal States | 16360 Roscoe Blvd. 2nd Floor Van Nuys, CA 91406 | (818) 528-8887 | ||
| VOALA: Women’s Care Cottage | 6428 Whitsett Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91606 | (818) 623-0209 | http://laoyc.org/location/womens-care-cottage | M-F 8:00am-2:00pm |
CSUN Student Housing
Location:Student Housing, North Campus – 17950 Lassen Street (corner of Lassen Street and Zelzah Avenue)
Hours of operation:Monday–Friday 8am – 5pm |
Temporary Housing
Our Mission
The California State University, Northridge Temporary Emergency Housing program provides emergency housing at no cost to eligible CSUN students. Temporary Emergency Housing specializes in aiding the CSUN homeless student population in acquiring resources such as housing, food pantry and information on other basic need resources. This program emphasizes on providing these emergency resources to students, to ensure that students have the best options available to maintain their scholastic career and welfare.
Temporary Emergency Housing Application
Local Resources
| CSUN Student Housing Office | 17950 Lassen St. Northridge, CA 91325 | (818) 677-2160 | http://housing.csun.edu | |
| The Village Family Services | 6736 Laurel Cyn. Blvd. Suite 200 North Hollywood, CA 91606 | (818) 755-8786 | www.thevillagefs.org | M-F 10:00am-5:00pm |
| LA Family Housing | 7843 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 | (818) 982-4091 | https://lafh.org/ | |
| The Teen Project | 8140 Sunland Blvd. Sun Valley, CA 91352 | (818) 582-8832 | http://theteenproject.com/ | M-F 8:00am-10:00am |
Penny Lane | 15305 Rayen St. North Hills, CA 91343 | (818) 582-8832 | www.pennylane.org/ | |
| Department of Mental Health- LAC DMH SA II | (818) 610-6704 | http://dmh.lacounty.gov | ||
Center for Assessment & Prevention of Prodromal States | 16360 Roscoe Blvd. 2nd Floor Van Nuys, CA 91406 | (818) 528-8887 | ||
| VOALA: Women’s Care Cottage | 6428 Whitsett Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91606 | (818) 623-0209 | http://laoyc.org/location/womens-care-cottage | M-F 8:00am-2:00pm |
| Village Family Services (VFS) Referral Process | 6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave, Suite 1E North Hollywood, CA 91605 | (818) 755-8786 | ||
| TAY Drop-In Centers |
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Rudy Ramirez
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LAC DMH – Transitional Age Youth (TAY)
| Gatekeeper (213) 738-6194 | |||
ESSP Program description (Enhanced Emergency Shelter Program) | (213) 738-6194 | http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dmh/159331_EESPFLYERforwebsite043015.pdf | ||
Ascencia | 150 N. Third St.▪ Burbank, CA, 91510 | Main: 818-238-5197 | ||
Seed House Project Application | (800) 264-3063 | |||
Bridge to Home | (661) 254-4663 | M–F 8 AM – 5 PM | ||
Family Services Agency/ Linden Housing Program | 2721 Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 | Point of Contact for Services: (818) 845-7671 Contact Karissa: (818) 333 0521 | ||
LA Family Housing | 7843 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91605 | If you are an individual: If you are a family: | Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM Family Solution Center: 7817 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (lunch from 12:00-1:00) Individual Solution Center: 7843 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood 8:00 am– 4:00 pm (lunch from 12:00-1:00) |
FAQ's
FAQs for Temporary Emergency Housing
| Are there any spaces available for Temporary Emergency Housing? | Yes (2 bed spaces for females and 2 bed spaces for males) |
| How long can I stay in Temporary Emergency Housing? | Up to 20 days |
| Is there an employment program/work study program that Housing offers? | Employment opportunities are found on the Student Housing website or through the Career Center website |
| Can you help me find employment? | No. But student can go to the Career Center website and use CareerLink to find a job on campus. |
| How do I qualify for Emergency Housing? | Must be a CSUN student, be homeless, and must have exhausted all financial aid resources, including loans. |
| What is the wait or how long will I know when I will be able to move in? | This can take 2-7 business days. |
| How do I take out a loan? | Students can go to the Financial Aid Office to get information about acquiring a loan. |
| Do you know where I can stay the night? | We provide information on off-campus resources, such as shelters. |
| Do you know if my professors will understand if I can’t make class because of my current situation? | No. |
| Do you have anything to eat? | If the student qualifies for the TEH program. There is also a food pantry on campus the student can get food from. |
FAQs for the Housing Department in General
| Pricing? | Depends on when the student moves in. Our housing rates are located online here: https://www.csun.edu/housing/housing-rates. |
| What kind of housing is available? | (There are three kinds of dorms that are available) – All three (Suites, Apartments with a kitchen and without a kitchen) |
| What are the requirements to living in the Student Housing? | Must be a matriculated CSUN student and have no previous housing outstanding balance or any judicial infractions with Student Housing. |
| Deadline? (Payment) | Installments are due on the 1st of every month. There is no installment for the month of January. |
| Do they have to have a roommate? | Yes. |
| Do they have to have a meal plan? | Only if they are in an apartment without a kitchen or a suite. |
| Ask about dorm that are co-ed | Gender Inclusive Housing is for the LGBTQIA and its allies. |
| Can they have a pet? | No. |
| Are there any scholarships correlated with housing? | |
| Do they need to leave during breaks? | Only the summer. Contracts are for the academic year. |