Good Samaritan Shelter — Hotel in Santa Maria

I have had the need to stay here a few times, it's a good place if you need it, but not the greatest due to a few factors. I will list a few good and bad. First a few good. If you are a military veteran they can't deny you a bed, even when they are so called full. Kirsten Cahoon and Jessica are big sweethearts and will bend over backwards to help you in anyway they can. At least they have for me more than once, in good situations and bad. Also there is a reading program there if you have a hard time reading or can't read at all . Now a few bad. There are bed bugs there, but Santa Maria as a whole has a bed bug problem period! Some of the underling staff are not that pleasant! But not all of them. They were once clients there but evidently have forgotten where they once were themselves. Some of them will openly pilfer food, clothing, and other items meant for the homeless. Also if you take prescription medication be very very attentive of your meds. It's been known to disappear, or not even show up from delivery. Via a pharmacy or the VA. Clinic. One particular staff member Carmen, if she is still there is or was known to steal prescription medication notoriously! In my opinion she should be or have been fired and prosecuted with the full extent of the law! Also some of the clients that volunteer to do morning clean up will rob you blind when your not there. Homeless stealing from the homeless is just flat out disgusting! In conclusion it's still better than being on the streets, just be mindful of everything! Good luck everyone, this place can turn your life around, but you still need to do things for yourself to make a change for the better. In other words don't be a lazy bum and expect to better your life! Take it from me, I am in a wonderful home now and in a beautiful relationship with an awesome lady, a long long way away from...

I was placed into one of their programs, and my life changed for the better! Honestly, when I first got into their sober living home, I felt like I was in the middle of nowhere. However, I was so far removed from all of the snares and chaos of my life, that it was a relief. I didn't know anyone in Santa Maria, but was glad! I was connected to County services so I could get well, and back to work, and housed again (without a voucher too)! I just needed solid ground to get my footing. Long story short, when it rains, it pours! I experienced a whirlwind of unfortunate events during and after after the pandemic, to the extent I became unable to work, unable to cope, and needed help!

The entire staff was great! From my observation, if you treat the staff with respect, they will treat you with respect. If you follow their rules, things will become very easy for you. If you are honest with yourself and staff, things will become very easy for you! They are firm on their policy, as they should be, because they are dealing with lots of people, from various backgrounds. Rise up, to hold yourself accountable for your actions. The staff members at Good Samaritan evaluated my entire situation, and connected me to the services that are now paving the way for success, long after leaving sober living. I can't wait to get to my next destination in life, so I can give back just as soon as I can. I will never forget you all, and cherish Good...

Staff is unprofessional at best, malicious and petty at worst. Even the "good" staff members discriminate against or look down upon homeless people. April in particular really enjoys condescending to clients, and cannot be trusted to complete the simplest requests without first disrespecting the client. If you have any accomodations needed, not only will they not be met(after you try to get approved before hand) but you will also be talked to as though you are worthless. Case managers are even worse. Yolanda shows no professional attitude: she either acts as your best friend or talks to you like a middle school bully. Janie is useless and incompetent, and frequently issues notices to clients with incorrect or outdated information and typos. All of them make false promises on housing opportunities and show no sympathy when those promises fall through. But if the client doesn't deliver on their "promises" they will not be understanding because: They do not care, at all, about...