California Community Resource Guide
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Financial Empowerment
Resources and initiatives to help Californians improve skills and become more financially fluent.
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Financial Protection
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) offers fraud prevention education, financial literacy workshops, and one-to-one consultations to help Californians get smart on savings, loans, and avoid potential scams. Learn more and contact our targeted outreach team today.
Phone: (877) 275-2677
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First Time Homebuyer Programs
Assistance with the purchase of a home through a variety of loan programs and down payment assistance.
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Food Banks
Website provides list of local food banks.
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Free Legal Help
Legal services to Californians who have low and moderate incomes. The Free Legal Help program includes question and answer resources and legal pamphlets on particular legal areas like immigration, steps to take to prepare for the initial consultation, and a database of participating attorneys to help place community members with an attorney who can provide free legal services.
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Friendship Line California
Friendship Line California is a free crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities to connect with a caring, compassionate voice ready to listen and provide emotional support.
Phone: (888) 670-1360
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GoGreen Financing
Resources for projects, contractors, and financing options to enhance home or business and contribute to a greener California.
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Golden Bear Pass
Provides free vehicle day-use access at over 200 California State Parks-operated units. For SSI recipients, 62+ years whose income falls under threshold, CalWORKs and TANF recipients.
Phone: (800) 777-0369, ext. 2 or (916) 653-8280
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Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and their families on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, other health insurance related issues, and planning ahead for Long-Term Care needs. HICAP also provides legal assistance or legal referrals in dealing with Medicare or Long-Term Care insurance related issues.
Phone: (800) 434-0222
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Health Insurance Coverage
The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) requires California health plans to help victims of natural disasters, including earthquakes, wildfires and flooding, who are experiencing problems obtaining health care services. This could include speeding up approvals for care, replacing lost prescriptions and ID cards, or quickly arranging health care at other facilities.
Phone: (888) 466-2219