California Community Resource Guide
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CalABLE
People with disabilities diagnosed before 26 can now save up to $100K in their own name without jeopardizing other health and safety benefits.
Phone: (833) 225-2253
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CalAssist Mortgage Fund
Provides grants up to $20,000 to homeowners whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable in recent fire, floods, and other disasters. This includes those individuals whose homes were destroyed by the LA-area firestorms earlier this year.
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CalCareers LEAP
The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is designed to help persons with disabilities get jobs in the California state civil service. LEAP is an alternative to the traditional testing process, allowing applicants to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities through on-the-job testing.
Phone: (916) 273-8746
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CalFresh
CalFresh, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), offers monthly electronic benefits to eligible low-income households and individuals to purchase healthy and nutritious food at most markets and food stores.
Phone: (877) 847-3663
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CalFresh Disaster Response
Helps meet the temporary nutritional needs of disaster victims of modest incomes, regardless of immigration status, following a natural disaster such as a flood, fire, or earthquake.
Phone: (877) 847-3663
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CalHeatScore
CalHeatScore shows daily rankings of forecasted heat impacts across California ZIP codes.
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CalHHS Emergency Resource Guide
Emergency resource guide page connects Californians with the resources needed to safely navigate an emergency or natural disaster situation. Resources include a personal emergency plan, prescription drug guide, mental health and social services, and information for individuals with a disability.
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CalHOPE Warm Line
24/7 peer-run crisis hotline offering confidential emotional support to Californians.
English Phone: (833) 317-4673 | Spanish Phone: (833) 642-7696
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California Alternate Rates for Energy
Offers a 30-35% discount on electric bills and a 20% discount on natural gas bills for qualifying ratepayers. For the CARE Program, electrical companies with 100,000 or more customer accounts in California offer a 30-35% discount, while electrical companies with fewer than 100,000 customer accounts in California offer a 20% discount.
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California Connect (Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program)
Provides communications equipment and services to persons with cognitive, mobility, and speech-related disabilities. The program’s accessible products and services are fully subsidized, removing financial barriers.
Phone: (800) 806-1191; ASL Now: (800) 806-1191; TTY: (800) 806-4474