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Public services and independent sources for people in California. Eligibility and availability are determined by the individual providers.

41 listings · Source list checked: 2026-10-20

Emergency helpSacramento

211 Sacramento

Local navigation for food, shelter, crisis help and community services.

Free programs

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Emergency helpSacramento

Sacramento Steps Forward — Coordinated Access

Coordinated access information for emergency shelter, usually via 211.

Free programs

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Food assistanceSacramento

Sacramento Food Bank — Find Food

Find food distribution locations in the Sacramento area.

Free programs

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Sacramento Food Bank — Immigration

Information about immigration-related legal services; confirm availability.

Costs vary by service

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Public benefitsCalifornia

California Refugee Cash Assistance

Official information about refugee cash assistance and eligibility.

Information freely accessible

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U.S. DOJ — Recognized Organizations

Official lists of recognized organizations and accredited representatives.

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HousingSacramento

Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency

Public affordable housing information and application guidance.

Information freely accessible

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HousingSacramento

Sacwaitlist

Sacramento housing waitlist notices and official updates.

Information freely accessible

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HousingSacramento

Apartments.com — Sacramento

Rental listings; confirm terms and legitimacy with each advertiser.

Public listings

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HousingSacramento

Zillow Rentals — Sacramento

Rental listings; watch for scams and misleading advertisements.

Public listings

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HousingUnited States

HUD — Housing Counseling

Housing counseling provider directory and program details.

Program eligibility varies

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Public benefitsCalifornia

BenefitsCal

California public benefits application portal; eligibility varies.

Information freely accessible

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HealthCalifornia

Covered California — Immigrants

Health coverage information for immigrants; eligibility rules change.

Information freely accessible

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HealthSacramento

Sacramento County Health Center

County healthcare center services and access information.

Program eligibility varies

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HealthSacramento

Sacramento Refugee Health Clinic

Refugee health clinic information, often requiring referral.

Program eligibility varies

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Jobs & careerCalifornia

CalJOBS

Job search and career resources; employment requires work authorization.

Free programs

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Jobs & careerCalifornia

America's Job Center of California

Public career centers and job search resources.

Free programs

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SchoolsSacramento

San Juan Unified School District

Enrollment and school information for the district.

Information freely accessible

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SchoolsSacramento

Sacramento City Unified School District

School enrollment and district boundary information.

Information freely accessible

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EducationSacramento

Sacramento Public Library

Library services, internet and education programs.

Free programs

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EducationSacramento

Sacramento City College

ESL and adult education; confirm tuition and eligibility.

Program eligibility varies

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IDs & documentsUnited States

Social Security Administration

Information about requesting a Social Security number.

Information freely accessible

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CommunitySacramento

World Relief Sacramento — Volunteers

Volunteer/community support; check current programs.

Program eligibility varies

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HealthSacramento

211 Sacramento — Mental Health Referrals

Local mental-health resources and referrals directory.

Free directory

2026-10-20

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The organizations linked here are independent of USA1618. Hours, availability and eligibility rules can change.

Call 911 in an immediate emergency; use 211 to locate local community assistance.