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60 resources found for California
2-1-1 California
Shelter referrals, food referrals, utility help, crisis and local service navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
LAHSA Get Help / Access Centers
Access-center routing, outreach, shelter/housing referrals, winter shelter information
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Shelter, housing, Coordinated Entry, outreach and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
San Diego Housing Commission Homeless Shelters and Services
City shelter programs, homelessness response, housing navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Midnight Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, restrooms, laundry, hygiene, recovery, job training
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 California
Shelter referrals, food referrals, utility help, crisis and local service navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
California Association of Food Banks Member Network
Food bank member directory and statewide hunger-relief network
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
California Department of Social Services Food Banks
State food bank information and food assistance resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Food pantry locator, food distribution, nutrition assistance through partners
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Feeding San Diego
Food finder, food distribution, partner pantry referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Neil Good Day Center / Father Joe's Villages Showers
Showers, laundry sign-up, restrooms, mail, storage, phones, referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
St. Anthony's Hygiene Hub
Free showers, toilets, laundry and hygiene support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
St. Joseph Center Homeless Service Center
Bathing, laundry, meals, case management and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
St. Francis Center Los Angeles
Meals, showers, clothing, wellness support and basic needs
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Midnight Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, restrooms, laundry, hygiene, recovery, job training
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Neil Good Day Center / Father Joe's Villages Showers
Showers, laundry sign-up, restrooms, mail, storage, phones, referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
St. Anthony's Hygiene Hub
Free showers, toilets, laundry and hygiene support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
St. Joseph Center Homeless Service Center
Bathing, laundry, meals, case management and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Midnight Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, restrooms, laundry, hygiene, recovery, job training
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 California
Shelter referrals, food referrals, utility help, crisis and local service navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
California DMV Reduced / No-Fee ID Card Program
Reduced-fee and no-fee ID process through government/nonprofit verification
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Housing California Get My CA Photo ID Guide
Plain-language guidance for obtaining CA ID
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
SchoolHouse Connection California Youth ID Guide
Instructions for free birth certificates and IDs for homeless youth
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
LawHelpCA
Legal-aid directory and self-help resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 California
Shelter referrals, food referrals, utility help, crisis and local service navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
LawHelpCA
Legal-aid directory and self-help resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Civil legal aid, housing, benefits, immigration and self-help
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Bay Area Legal Aid
Housing, benefits, domestic violence, health and consumer legal help
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Civil legal aid including housing and public benefits
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Civil legal aid, housing and public benefits support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
California 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Help Line
Mental health help line, crisis and referral support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Crisis counseling, referrals, behavioral health access
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
San Francisco Behavioral Health Access Center
Behavioral health screening, referrals and treatment access
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 California
Shelter referrals, food referrals, utility help, crisis and local service navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
California DHCS Substance Use Disorder Directories
Directories for licensed and certified substance-use disorder services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
California Opioid Response Treatment Resources
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Crisis counseling, referrals, behavioral health access
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
San Francisco Behavioral Health Access Center
Behavioral health screening, referrals and treatment access
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Midnight Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, restrooms, laundry, hygiene, recovery, job training
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
VA homeless program routing, emergency support and referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefits navigation, veteran services and local resource connections
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Swords to Plowshares
Housing, legal, employment and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Veterans Village of San Diego
Housing, recovery, employment, supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
U.S.VETS Inglewood
Crisis housing, bridge housing, SSVF and supportive housing
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Covenant House California
Youth shelter, housing, outreach and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Larkin Street Youth Services Access Point
Youth access point, case management, housing navigation and referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
My Friend's Place
Drop-in resource center, meals, showers, clothing, case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
San Diego Youth Services
Youth shelter, housing, mental health and family support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Wind Youth Services
Drop-in, shelter, basic needs and case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
CDSS CalWORKs Housing Support / Homeless Assistance
CalWORKs Homeless Assistance and housing support programs
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
LA Family Housing
Shelter, housing navigation, outreach and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Upward Bound House
Family shelter, housing and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Raphael House
Family shelter and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Midnight Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, restrooms, laundry, hygiene, recovery, job training
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 California
Shelter referrals, food referrals, utility help, crisis and local service navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Cooling Centers and Resources
Cooling center and emergency preparedness resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
211 LA Cooling Centers
Cooling center locator during heat events
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
LAHSA Winter Shelter Program
Winter shelter site routing and transportation information
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
211 Sacramento Severe Weather Spaces
Severe weather spaces and referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026