South Lake Tahoe is an amazing place to live and visit, though it is a very challenging place to experience homelessness. Many people do not realize that homelessness is a problem here because it’s often considered an urban problem. Homelessness and poverty look different in Tahoe than it might in other communities. According to the Housing Assistance Council’s report on rural homelessness, homelessness is primarily the result of poverty and a lack of affordable housing. But the underlying causes of homelessness, unemployment, substance abuse, and mental health issues, are challenges that plague every community, including ours.

If you’re looking for assistance, here are some resources to help. Besides working with a social worker at the Warm Room when it is open, getting connected with El Dorado County Health and Human Services is a great start. Their address is: 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd #100 and they can help with a variety of challenges you maybe facing including: