Homeless Navigation Center

NAVIGATION CENTER UPDATE, SEPT. 5, 2024

Work is progressing towards the Fall 2024 completion of the Navigation Center. The interior of the 80 modular units are undergoing finishing touches, and the build-out of the kitchen and dining room is complete. More updates to come!

THE PALM SPRINGS NAVIGATION CENTER OPENED FOR EARLY ENTRY ON MARCH 4; A COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING WAS HELD MARCH 12

THE HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER IS NOT A DROP-IN FACILITY

The Palm Springs Navigation Center and Early Entry Facility on McCarthy Road will include 80 prefabricated (modular) units for transitional housing. Both facilities will be operated by Martha's Village & Kitchen. This Center will offer a low barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing, providing temporary living facilities, and connecting homeless to services. The center will utilize a “Housing First” model to move clients into long-term permanent housing solutions.

Early Entry Facility will create a path to housing where individuals can exit life on the streets, work toward independent living in the residential modules of the Navigation Center, and receive wrap-around services, job training, and case management. There will be 50 beds available in this facility (see photo above); individuals MUST be referred by the Access Center on El Cielo, by the police, or by partner organizations. NO walk up services will be provided. Beds are available for overnight stays only.

The 80 transitional housing units will include kitchenettes and bathroom facilities. 65 units are designated for the general population of persons experiencing homelessness and five units are designated for families experiencing homelessness. An additional 10 units are designated for Transitional Age Youth (18 - 24) experiencing homelessness.

The Homeless Navigation Center also including a children's play area, general parking, green space, hardscape and landscape.

The Navigation Center will provide: