Serving with compassion. Leading with connection.
No Barriers Community Services provides a safe place for help with housing, parenting, education, jobs, or personal goals.
We support:people looking for housing or trying to understand housing programs
young mothers and parents who need guidance and support
TAY (transitional-age youth) who are trying to find direction
individuals and families facing barriers or major life changes
anyone who needs a coach or mentor to stay focused and motivated
Through 1:1 sessions, we help you:explore housing options and understand what you qualify for
get connected to resources
complete forms or paperwork (even if you’re just starting)
set goals for school, career, or stability
stay accountable and move forward without feeling alone
We also provide trainings and workshops for service providers and property managers to help strengthen the systems our community depends on — with compassion, cultural humility, and healing-centered practice.
Our mission is simple: to meet people where they are — without judgment, without pressure, and without barriers.
What We Do
Housing Stability Support
We help people understand their housing options, prepare for appointments, and stay organized with the documents and steps needed for stable housing.
What this includes:
Explaining waitlists, vouchers, and affordable housing programs in simple terms
Reviewing notices or letters and helping you understand what they mean
Getting ready for meetings with property managers or agencies
Helping you create a housing plan with realistic next steps
Supporting youth, adults, and families — including TAY (18–24)
Who it’s for:
Anyone navigating housing challenges, relocations, homelessness, unstable living situations, or confusing paperwork.
Public systems can be confusing. We help you understand the process, ask the right questions, and advocate for yourself without feeling overwhelmed.
What we do:
Breaking down policies and rules into plain language
Helping you prepare what to say or ask during appointments
Working with you to get connected to supportive services
Coordinating with service providers, schools, or agencies (with your permission)
Trauma-informed support so you don’t feel judged or dismissed
Who it’s for:
Youth and adults navigating housing authorities, homeless services, community programs, or any system that feels stressful or confusing.
Systems Navigation & Advocacy Support
Trauma-Informed Support & Guidance
We understand that many people have experienced trauma, stress, or unfair treatment when dealing with housing offices, schools, or service providers. We use a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach to make every step safer and more supportive.
Our approach includes:
Respectful communication
Reducing shame or judgment
Helping you feel prepared before difficult appointments
Supporting you through stressful decisions or transitions
Recognizing how past experiences affect current situations
Who it’s for:
Anyone who wants to be supported with care, compassion, and consistency — including youth, adults, and families.
Community Workshops for Participants
We offer practical, accessible workshops shaped by lived experience. These sessions help participants build stability, confidence, and real-world skills.
Topics include:
Housing 101: understanding waitlists, vouchers & relocation
Navigating notices, paperwork & appointments
Rights & responsibilities in affordable housing
Goal setting & next steps during housing transitions
Harm-reduction education for safer choices
Conflict resolution & communication skills
Trauma-informed self-advocacy
Youth/TAY-focused workshops (ages 18–24)
Format options:
One-time workshops
Multi-session series
In-person or virtual
Customized topics for your program’s needs
Capacity - Building Training for Service Providers and Property Managers
We offer interactive, practical workshops designed to strengthen the skills of housing providers, case managers, property management teams, and community-based staff. Our trainings focus on real-world scenarios, clear communication, and effective strategies for supporting residents with compassion and professionalism.
Topics include:
Trauma-Informed Communication & De-Escalation
Understanding trauma, reducing harm, and supporting residents with dignity.Harm-Reduction Foundations
Practical tools for supporting individuals who use substances without shame, stigma, or punishment.Restorative Justice Approaches in Housing & Community Settings
Facilitating accountability, conflict resolution, and relationship repair.Affordable Housing Programs: How They Work
A clear, easy-to-understand overview of affordable housing programs (PBV, Section 8, RAD, LIHTC, etc.) for property managers and service providers.Violence Prevention & Safety Planning
Strategies for recognizing risk, supporting survivors, and creating safer environments.Systems Navigation 101
Helping staff support residents through complicated housing processes, paperwork, and agency interactions.Communication Skills for Housing Teams
How to explain decisions, denials, and next steps in a clear, respectful, and accessible way.
Who these trainings are for:
Property management teams
Case managers and housing navigators
Nonprofit staff and agency teams
Schools, youth programs, and community organizations
TAY (18–24) service providers
Anyone who works with residents, families, or community members
“I know what it feels like to fall through the cracks. That’s why no one who comes to us ever will.”
— Jennifer Salcedo., Founder
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
contact@nobarrierscs.org
Phone
(415) 335-6704