About the Navigation Center
The Truckee Navigation Center is a one-year pilot program serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Truckee and the North Tahoe region.
The center provides a safe place for adults experiencing homelessness to stabilize while connecting to services and permanent housing. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round, it addresses long-standing gaps in crisis response for this community.
Daily operations are managed by Volunteers of America.
Location & Hours
Address
12315 Deerfield Drive, Truckee, CA
(behind Taco Bell)
Shelter & Overnight Services
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round
Drop-in Day Center
Noon – 3:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
(for those not staying overnight)
Referrals & Availability
(530) 606-5457
Services Provided
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Shelter & Housing
10 shelter beds and 6 interim housing beds for adults experiencing homelessness.
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Day-Use Services
Showers, meals, laundry facilities, and restrooms available to community members.
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Case Management
Case management and behavioral health navigation to connect individuals to lasting support.
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Housing Connections
Pathways to longer-term and permanent housing, plus mail services and personal storage.
How to Access Services
Referrals for shelter beds can be made by calling (530) 606-5457. Service providers and community members may call this number to inquire about availability and eligibility.
Drop-in Day Center hours are noon to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for those not staying overnight.
Quick Facts
- 10 shelter beds
- 6 interim housing beds
- Open 24/7, year-round
- Day services: Mon–Fri, noon–3 p.m.
- Located in Truckee, CA