Find your perfect supportive roommate in San Diego
San Diego Regional Center housing & Supported Living Services
Homies is a vendored SLS provider with San Diego Regional Center. Your loved one lives with a compatible supportive roommate in their own community, instead of a group home.
Serving families throughout San Diego County: La Jolla, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, El Cajon, Carlsbad, and surrounding areas
Vendored provider working with Regional Centers across California
Advised by Nancy Bargmann, former Director of the California Department of Developmental Services
She led DDS and its 21 Regional Centers from 2016 to 2024, and started her career as a Direct Support Professional.
A better alternative
What is life-sharing?
You share a home with a carefully matched supportive roommate who helps with daily life. It's a real home in your San Diego community, not a facility.
Homies is a vendored SLS provider with San Diego Regional Center. Your service coordinator can refer you directly, and funding typically comes through the Regional Center.
- Live in a real home, not a facility
- Choose your own compatible roommate
- Make your own decisions about daily life
- Be part of your San Diego community
Is life-sharing right for your family?
It may be a good fit if these describe your loved one.
- Adults (18+) with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Active clients of San Diego Regional Center
- Individuals seeking more independence than a group home provides
- Those who would thrive with 1:1 support in a home environment
- People interested in being part of a real community
Not sure if your loved one qualifies? Ask us.
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| Feature | Life-sharingRecommended | Group home | Living alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living environment | Real home in the community | Licensed facility | Apartment or house alone |
| Privacy | Private bedroom, shared common areas | Often shared bedrooms | Complete privacy |
| Support ratio | 1:1 dedicated support | Staff shared among residents | No daily support |
| Choice in roommate | You choose your match | Assigned by availability | N/A |
| Daily schedule | You decide your routine | Structured facility schedule | Complete freedom |
| Community integration | Part of a real neighborhood | Facility-based activities | Self-directed |
| Personalization | Tailored to your interests | Standardized programming | Self-managed |
| Safety and companionship | Built-in support & friendship | Staff supervision | On your own |
Life-sharing offers the best balance of independence, support, and community connection
Benefits of life-sharing in San Diego
Why SDRC families are choosing Homies over traditional group homes
Independence and choice
Live in a real home in San Diego or Imperial County and make your own decisions.
Community connection
Be part of your San Diego neighborhood and build friendships.
Personalized 1:1 support
One-on-one support built around your needs and goals.
Safety and security
Every supportive roommate passes background checks and gets ongoing training.
Privacy and dignity
Your own private space, in a real home.
Meaningful relationships
A genuine friendship with a roommate who shares your interests.
What makes Homies different
Compatibility-first matching
We match on personality, interests, lifestyle, and support needs. Not just location.
Dedicated support team
Every family gets one Discovery Navigator who stays with you. No rotating staff, no call centers.
California's life-sharing experts
California's first life-sharing program. We've refined our approach with every match.
Ongoing partnership
We stay involved after move-in, with regular check-ins and 24/7 support.
San Diego Regional Center intake: how to get started
For SDRC clients and families
Intro call
Call us, or ask your San Diego Regional Center service coordinator about Homies. We talk about your needs and goals and explain how life-sharing works.
Assessment and Regional Center referral
Your SDRC service coordinator sends us a referral, and our team completes a detailed intake.
Roommate matching
We look for a compatible roommate in San Diego or Imperial County, matched on personality, interests, and support needs. You meet in person and take your time before you decide.
Finding a home
Most pairs look for a new place together, and our San Diego team helps with the search.
Move-in and ongoing support
Our San Diego team stays involved after move-in, with regular check-ins and 24/7 support.
Meet Stevenson from San Diego
How life-sharing changed things for Stevenson and his family
Stories from San Diego families
Families who chose life-sharing over group homes
“Homies helped me find my perfect roommate match. Now I'm living independently in the community where I belong, making friendships instead of just observing them.”
San Diego Regional Center FAQs
Common questions from SDRC clients, families, and service coordinators
How does San Diego Regional Center intake work with Homies?
Ask your San Diego Regional Center service coordinator for a referral to Homies, or call us at (951) 291-8279. Then comes a short intake and matching, with in-person meetings before anyone decides. Most pairs then look for a new place together, and we help with the search. SDRC authorizes SLS funding for life-sharing, so there's typically no out-of-pocket cost.
Is Homies a vendored SLS provider with San Diego Regional Center?
Yes. Homies is a vendored Supported Living Services (SLS) provider with San Diego Regional Center, so SDRC can fund life-sharing through Homies for eligible clients, and service coordinators can refer directly.
What areas of San Diego and Imperial County do you serve?
All of San Diego County and Imperial County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, National City, La Mesa, Santee, and Poway.
How is life-sharing different from a group home?
Instead of a facility with many residents and rotating staff, you share a real home with one compatible roommate who gives 1:1 support. You get more independence, more privacy, and a say in daily life.
How do I get a referral from my SDRC service coordinator?
Ask your San Diego Regional Center service coordinator about Homies as an SLS option. They can refer you to us directly. You can also contact us first at (951) 291-8279 or hello@meethomies.com, and we'll coordinate with your service coordinator.
What does life-sharing cost for SDRC clients?
San Diego Regional Center typically funds life-sharing through Homies as a Supported Living Services (SLS) option. For most SDRC clients, there is no out-of-pocket cost. Your service coordinator can confirm the details.
How long does the matching process take?
Finding a match usually takes 2 to 6 weeks, depending on your needs and preferences. From your first call to move-in, plan on 1 to 3 months. We'd rather find the right match than a quick one.
Can I choose where I live in San Diego County?
Yes. We look for a supportive roommate in the part of San Diego or Imperial County you prefer, near family, work, or a community you love.
What support does Homies provide after the match is made?
Regular check-ins, 24/7 support, coordination with your SDRC service coordinator, and help with any changes or challenges.
Ready to explore life-sharing?
Fill out our intake form and our San Diego team will be in touch soon.
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