Report Homeless Concerns

Report an Encampment-Related Concern

Concern	Where to Report
Abandoned Shopping Carts	See the list of who to call
Debris or Trash Left Behind	Report Encampment Trash
Encampment	Report Encampment
Human/Animal Hazardous Waste	Report Hazardous Waste

Report other Homeless Concerns

Concern	Where to Report
Aggressive or Threatening Behavior	Call 9-1-1 Immediately
Aggressively Asking for Money	Police Non-Emergency 510-790-6800, option 3
Appears Intoxicated/Under Influence of Drugs	Police Non-Emergency 510-790-6800, option 3
Blocking Business Entrances	Police Non-Emergency 510-790-6800, option 3
Cursing, Yelling, and other Loud Noises	Police Non-Emergency 510-790-6800, option 3
Living in Abandoned Buildings	Code Enforcement, Email or call 510-494-4430
Living in RV/Vehicles in the Street	Traffic Unit Police Dept. or call 510-790-6760
Living in RV/Vehicles on Private Property	Code Enforcement, Email or call 510-494-4430
Medical Care Needed	Call 9-1-1 Immediately
Mental Illness, Harm to Themselves or Others	Call 9-1-1 Immediately
Mental Illness, Other	Police Non-Emergency 510-790-6800, option 3
Parks Violations	Park Rangers, Email or call 510-790-5541
Person Laying on Sidewalk	Police Non-Emergency 510-790-6800, option 3
Trespassing	Police Non-Emergency 510-790-6800, option 3

Homeless Concerns FAQs

Who addresses the concern I report?

The City has developed a Homelessness Response Team to address the growing numbers of homelessness related concerns. This Team consists of members from a variety of Departments and Divisions that coordinate and respond to concerns.

What happens when I report a concern?

There are many departments involved in responding to reports about homelessness and related concerns and varies depending on the specific circumstances. When you report a concern, it gets directed to the responsible department for investigation and appropriate action.