County Distributive Housing

County Distributive Housing (CDH) is a non-congregate emergency shelter program consisting of five units (35 beds). Residential properties under this program are situated within incorporated areas of Merced County. Merced County includes six incorporated cities: Merced, Atwater, Livingston, Los Banos, Gustine, and Dos Palos, with the rest classified as unincorporated.

This type of initiative is often referred to as “Satellite Navigation Centers” because, like Navigation Centers, they offer low-barrier beds and supportive services for those experiencing homelessness, but within residential homes. The program leases local homes in the unincorporated regions of Merced County and assigns a house manager to each property, facilitating connections to essential services for residents.

Operated by Mission Merced Incorporated

Mission Merced Incorporated is contracted by the County of Merced to operate the County Distributive Housing (CDH) project.

Services

  • Shelter

  • Possession Storage

  • Case Management

  • Housing Navigation

  • Resource Connection

  • Rapid Re-Housing

FAQs

  • Placement at the CDH program is based on bed availability. Individuals experiencing homelessness can contact Turning Point New Directions to be assessed for placement into emergency shelter. All emergency shelter referrals must come through Turning Point New Directions.

    Phone: (209) 205-3123

    Fax: (209) 205-3124

    Address:  3333 M Street, Merced, CA  95348

  • Funding for County Distributive Housing comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

  • In accordance with the Merced CoC policies and procedures, emergency shelters shall not include a minimum or maximum length of stay for participants.

Other Housing Projects

  • Navigation Center

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  • TwelveThirteen

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  • "D Street" Shelter

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  • Unincorporated Distributive Housing

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