Community Health and Safety

Santa Fe’s Commitment to Ending Homelessness

Santa Fe is committed to addressing homelessness with a multi-faceted approach, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, outreach programs, and long-term solutions. In collaboration with nonprofit, service, and government partners, the City aims to ensure all individuals and families have access to safe, stable, and supportive housing.

  • Santa Fe’s Homelessness Emergency Action Plan
  • Emergency Response
  • Shelters
  • Micro Communities
  • Eviction Prevention Plan and Programs [GU1] 
  • How to Get Help
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Click here to download the full action plan.

  • Code Blue (Extreme Weather Response)
    • Santa Fe's "Code Blue" is an emergency response initiative activated when temperatures are below 15 degrees and/or there is >6” of snow. It is designed to save lives for unsheltered individuals during these acute weather events. It involves expanding overnight sheltering and daytime warming operations, distributing cold weather gear, and coordinating transportation to shelters.
  • Encampment Response Strategies
    • Encampment Response Strategies involve a coordinated approach to addressing unsheltered homelessness with compassion and efficiency. The Park Rangers respond to constituent reports, engaging with individuals in need. Life Link outreach services and broader outreach efforts offer critical resources to those experiencing homelessness. Strong coordination between service providers and the City also ensures a balanced approach that prioritizes safety, support, and long-term solutions.
    • Click here to report an encampment.
  • Emergency Shelters:
    • St. Elizabeth Shelter (men’s shelter, Casa Familia for women & families, Sonrisa Family Shelter)
    • Interfaith Shelter (seasonal shelter)
    • Esperanza (domestic violence shelter)
    • Youth Shelters & Family Services
  • Non-Congregate Shelter: Consuelo’s Place
    • Santa Fe’s only non-congregate shelter
    • Serves families, veterans, elderly, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities
    • Success Rate: 57% transition to permanent housing
  • The City of Santa Fe has introduced Micro Communities as an innovative approach to providing safe, temporary shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. These designated sites offer secure, climate-controlled Pallet shelters designed for individuals or couples who may not have access to traditional shelter options.
  • Each site partners with service providers, offering 24/7 support, case management, meals, and essential resources. More than just housing, these Micro Communities foster a sense of stability, dignity, and community, helping residents transition toward long-term solutions in a safe and trauma-informed environment.
  • Micro Communities (Formerly Safe Outdoor Spaces):
    • Arroyo Chamiso Micro Community at CLC (Pilot project with 10 units)
      • Opened in March 2024 with 10 shelter units
      • Operated by The Life Link, offering 24/7 case management
      • Services include addiction recovery, transportation, and employment support
    • Additional Micro Communities are coming soon!
  • The City’s Approach:
    • Prevention First: Keep residents housed before eviction occurs
    • Support Services: Legal aid, rent assistance, case management
    • Guaranteed Income Pilot: Cash disbursement for the most vulnerable
  • Dial 211 for Assistance

CONNECT is a network of navigators at clinics, city and county programs, and community organizations that link people to services and resources in our community. CONNECT navigators can help you find services and resources in the community. Click here to get help, or dial 211

  • Partner Organizations:
    • S3 Volunteers
    • NM Coalition to End Homelessness
    • Interfaith Leadership Alliance
    • Santa Fe County & State
    • Community Investment Alliance
    • Interfaith Community Shelter
    • St. Elizabeth’s
    • The LifeLink
    • Southwest Care Center
    • Christus St. Vincent
    • Consuelos
    • Chainbreaker
    • Salvation Army
    • Youth Works
    • Civic Housing Authority
    • HUGS
    • Esperanza
    • Anchorum
    • Santa Fe Community Foundation
    • Thornburg Foundation
    • Annie E. Casey Foundation