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Helpful Links

Abuse

My Sisters House
Domestic Violence shelter and services
WEAVE
Domestic Violence shelter and services
Ca Courts Self Help
Protection from abuse
Victims of Crime Handbook
Services and procedures to assist of victims of crime
Safe State
California state programs on Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law
Victims of Crime resource library. Information and referral statewide to victims, their families, victim service providers, and victim advocates
Sacramento County District Attorney

Victim Witness Assistance

 

Community Resources

Sacramento Community Resources
Lots of resources from 211/infoline
The Beehive
Sacramento resources
National Resource Library
Resources for Vetrans and their families
Ca Hispanic Resource Council
Immigration information
Union Gospel Mission
Shelter, men's program, meals, women's clothes closet
Furniture for Families
You have to be referred by a service provider that is registered with this program.
Love INC.
Religious base community resource. Food, clothing and furniture
Community Resource Project
Utility Payment Assistance Energy Crisis Intervention Program Weatherization
Sacramento Healthy Marriage Project
Free classes on marriage, relationships and parenting
Sacramento Food Bank

Emergency food, transitional housing, clothing, Mother baby program for formula and diapers, computer classes and more

 

Housing

Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center
Emergency shelters, transitional housing and community service programs
Self Help Housing
Any type of housing you need from shelters, supportive, room and board, rentals and more-online access or you can get help from a counselor at several locations by clicking on contact us and calling for an appointment. This is a great place to look for needed housing.
Sac Housing and Redevelopment
Sacramento Housing Authority- Section 8, conventional housing, homebuyers programs
Sacramento Mutual Housing
Affordable housing projects
Travelers Aide Emergency Assistance Agency
Rental assistance, emergency hotel vouchers
Pensione K Apts
Low income effiency apartments-downtown
Sacramento Housing Alliance Affordable Housing
Afforable Housing-rental, 1st homebuyers, self help/sweat equity
Havens Transitional Living Housing
A program of the Sacramento Food Bank
Habitat for Humanity
Sweat equity homebuyer program
Home Purchase Programs
First time homebuyer programs
Law Help for Housing
Legal inforamation dealing with housing and landlord tenant rights
Welcome Home Housing

Safe affordable housing for adults with mental illness

 

Health

Health Rights Hotline
Free assistance and information on your rights regarding your healthcare/includes private, HMO, Medi-Cal
Imani Clinic
This is a free clinic on Saturday 9-1. The first Saturday of the month is for children. No need to prove residency.
Denti-Cal
Medi-Cal dental program
California Childrens Services
Statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation for certain medical conditions. Income requirement.
Free eye exam and Low Cost Glasses
Call the 800 number or send an email to contact program to get application
Johns Hopkins Medical University
Good information on conditions and treatment and research

Mental Health

Sacramento Mental Health Services
Resources for individuals with mental illness and their families
Transitional & Community Support Inc.
Housing, living skills training, community support, entitlement advocacy and outreach services for people with psychiatric and other disabilities.
Helpguide.org
Information on mental health and wellness
Bipolar World
Great websight for those who have Bipolar disorder, family members, friends and anyone interested.
NAMI Sacramento
Support and advocacy for consumers, family members and friends dealing with mental illness
National Institute of Mental Health
Information on mental health
Mental Health America
Mental health information
SAMHSA
Information on mental health and substance abuse
Network of Care Library

Information on health and mental health

 

Medications

Medabits
Patient advocate program for prescription medication
Needy Meds
Free prescription drug discount card
Rx List
Prescription drug index

The Office of National Drug Control Policy

 

Support Groups

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Mental Health community services/support groups
CHADD
ADD/ADHD support and education for children, adults and families
NAMI Sacramento
support groups for individuals with mental illness, family members and friends
Coping with the Loss of Love One

support groups, counseling, legal resources

 

Disabilities

Disability Rights California
Formerly Protection & Advocacy
Resource for Independant Living
resources and assistanc for anyone with a disability
Disabilityinfo.gov
Information on Disability Programs, Rights and Laws
Alta Regional Center
Services for children and adults with developemental disabilities
Society for the Blind
Serves individuals with blindness and low vision
Nor Cal Center on Deafness
Services for individuals with deafness or hearing impairment
Capital Autism Services
Services for children with autism from 18 months to 18 years of age
CA.GOV Department of Developmental Services
Best practices, guidlines, reports and initiatives for individuals with Autism
City of Sacramento Access Leisure Program

Leisure and Sports Programs for individuals with Disabilities

 

Education

Headstart
Preschool for low income children
US Dept of Education
Want to know anything about education this is the site to use.
California School Directory
All California schools and you can get to each website.
University of California cooperative Extension
Sacramento programs for youth, family and community
Federal Student Aid
Federal program connecting college students to financial aid such as loans and grants. Can do a Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FASFA) at this website.

Special Education

California Map to Inclusive Childcare
Great website on inclusion in childcare and preschool. Information for families and providers. Funded by the California Dept of Education.
Area Board III
Federal funded state agency for development disablities. Provides Parents and professionals advocacy support and training in regards to Regional Center and Special Education
Section 504 Online
504 is a federal law that protects the civil and constitutional rights of persons with disabilities against discrimination due to thier disability
Wrights Law
Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Special Education Law
Disability Rights California website. Great for knowing childs rights and intitlements in regards to special education
IEP Issues
Great resource for getting services
Acronyms Frequently Used in Special/Gifted Education
Acronyms and good explanations of the meanings

Special Education non-public schools for severe learning, emotional and behavioral challenges

Aldar Academy
Kindergarten-12th grade
Guiding Hands School
Preschool -8th grade/ ages 2-14
Milhous School
7-18 years of age. Residential treatment with special education school on site. Focus is on behavioral challenges. This is a level 14 treatment facility.
Keystone Carmichael
ages 6-22 years. focus on behavioral challenges.
Odyssey Learning Center
Educational program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Autistic-like symptoms. There is also a residential program.
River Oak Special Ed
Ages 5-12 years. Focus is on behavioral challenges.
Seirra School Edison
Kindergarten-8th grades ages 4-12 . Learning, Language and social challenges.
Sierra School El Camino
7-12 grades ages 12-22. Focus on behavioral challenges.
Keystone Alicante School
K-12 grades. Special Education with a focus on behavioral challenges and Autism
CCHAT Center

Teaches deaf and hard of hearing children to listen and talk using amplification devices.

 

Employment/Training

EDD
State disability and unemployment services including job search information
SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY (SETA)
City and County of Sacramento program offering connection of people to jobs, business owners to quality employees, education and nutrition
Sacramento Job Lines
Phone numbers and websites for state and private company joblines in the Sacramento area
Senior Employment Resources
Employment and volunteer opportunities for Seniors
Urban League

Education, employment and supportive services

 

Goverment

California Dept of Social Services
State agency responsible for the oversight and administration of programs serving California's most vulnerable residents.
California Foodstamp Guide
Information on foodstamp benefits
CA.gov
State of California official website
Adminstration for Children and Families
Federal agency responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
USA.gov-Goverment Grants and Benefits
Official information on grants, loans, financial aid, and other benefits from the U.S. government.
Goverment benefits
Official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.
Your Legislature
California legislature website
Franchise Tax Board
California State Tax website
IRS
United States Department of the Treasury
City of Sacramento Events Calendar

Find out about upcoming events in the Sacramento area

 

Legal

Superior Court of Sacramento
Self Help Center - assistance with the completion of legal forms and provides procedural guidance in most areas of Family Law.
Legal Services of Northern California
Good information about public assistance benefits

Parenting

Birth & Beyond
Home visitation program providing parenting, child development community resources and support. Also has a Family resource center.
Parents Companion
Sacramento Area Parent Resource and Actiivty Guide
Parent Monthly
Resources for parents in the Sacramento area.
Child Development Institute
Information on child development, parenting, family life, teenagers, learning, health & safety, child psychology and mental health.
Zero to Three - Child Development
For parents and professionals
Childcare
Child Action
services provided include child care resource and referral, child care subsidies, recruitment and training of child care professionals, and parent education and support.
California Map to Inclusive Child Care Project

A statewide system of support, information and resources for families and providers that will facilitate barrier–free access to inclusive child care for children birth to 21.

 

Foster/Kinship Care

Sacramento County Adoption Assistance Program
Provides funds to adoptive parents to assist them in meeting the basic and special needs of their adopted children. All families who adopt Sacramento County dependent children are eligible for AAP funds regardless of income.
AARP - Grandparent Information Center
Great resource for all grandparents
Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Resources for the Sacramento area

Youth/Transition Age Youth

When You Become 18
Survival guide for teenagers. Great resource.
Emancipation Guide
Lots of resources for Foster Youth and everyone
Casey Famlies Services
Foster Youth, Former Foster Youth and Family Services
Regional Transit Teen Site
Designed for youth by youth. Great information on the public transportation system.
Kids.gov
Official Kids portal to the Unitied States goverment. Great site.
Job Corps
Free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age.
Foster Youth Website
Website for foster youth. Get help, know your rights.
California Mentoring Directory
Sacramento programs
Friends Care
Help and support for children of incarcerated parents
City of Sacramento animal-care volunteer program
Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults
City of Sacramento Volunteer Program
Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mentoring program
Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP)
THPP is a community care licensed placement opportunity for youth in foster care.

 



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