Essential Needs Support

 

Housing Assistance

• Emergency shelter connections & rental assistance

• Tenant rights education & housing application support

• Unhoused resource kits (hygiene items, tents, blankets) 

 

Food Security

• Emergency food boxes & CalFresh/EBT application help

• Nutrition education & partner pantry referrals

• Family-size food provisions & unsheltered meal access 

 

Clothing & Hygiene

• Immediate need clothing & interview attire

• Cold-weather gear & personal hygiene kits

• Specialized unhoused winter survival bags

 

Health & Wellness Services

 

Mental Health Support

• Peer support groups & 24/7 chat support

• Wellness checks & mental health condition management (ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression)

• Online resources & telehealth options

 

Sexual Health

• HIV/HCV testing & counseling

• PrEP navigation & condom distribution

• Sexual health education & performance support

 

Harm Reduction

• Naloxone/Narcan training & distribution

• Fentanyl test strips & safe syringe exchange

• Substance use education programs ​

 

Community Empowerment

 

Employment Support

• Job training referrals & career counseling

• Mock interviews & apprenticeship connections

• Unemployment/disability filing assistance 

 

Financial Stability

• Emergency referrals to rent/utility assistance

• Credit repair & debt counseling

• Low-income program navigation (LIHEAP, California Lifeline) 

 

Legal Advocacy

• Tenant/worker rights protection

• Re-entry support & criminal record expungement

• Restraining orders & custody paperwork help 

 

Specialized Support 

 

Re-Entry Services

• Post-incarceration job placement & life skills training

• Housing stability programs & legal advocacy

• "Vision & Ventures" self-development sessions 

 

Disability Assistance

• SSI/SSDI application support

• IHSS program navigation & rights advocacy

• Accessible service accommodations 

 

Digital Inclusion

• Technology lending programs & internet access

• Virtual workshops & mobile app resources

• Digital literacy training & telehealth support 

 

Community Building Initiatives

 

Multilingual Outreach

• Spanish-language resources & interpretation services

• Cultural competency training for staff

• Translated health materials & programming 

 

Educational Programs

• GED preparation & literacy support

• Entrepreneurial training & certification courses

• Hybrid education/workforce development 

 

Transportation Access

• Public transit vouchers & RideShare coordination

• DMV insurance assistance & license recovery

• Medical appointment transportation support