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    About This Guide

    This guide was created to help individuals and families in California navigate long-term care with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an immediate care need, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.

    Inside, you'll find a curated list of nonprofit organizations across California, including caregiver support services, disease-specific foundations, veteran resources, and community-based programs. Each listing includes verified contact information and a brief description to help you quickly understand what's available.

    Our goal is to make it easier for you to explore your options, connect with trusted long-term care resources in California, and take the next step with confidence.

    💡 Quick Tip: Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in California for immediate referrals to local nonprofits, social services, food assistance, and more.

    We strive to keep this directory accurate and up-to-date. However, nonprofit organizations change, merge, or close over time, and web addresses can change without notice. Always verify contact details directly with each organization. If you find an outdated listing or are a nonprofit that isn't listed and would like to be included, please reach out to us at hello@LTCareNav.com.

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    Alzheimer's Association — Northern California & Nevada Chapter
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
    Region: 55 NorCal counties from Monterey/Fresno north to Oregon/Neva…
    24/7 helpline, care consultations, 200+ support groups statewide, Walk to End Alzheimer's events in 20+ NorCal cities, advocacy, professional training, and research funding.
    1-800-272-3900 | (408) 372-9900 | 2290 N. First St., Ste 212, San Jose, CA 95131https://alz.org/norcal
    Alzheimer's Association — California Southland Chapter
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
    Region: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Tulare, Kings,…
    24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups (LA, Riverside, Inland Empire, Coachella), Walk to End Alzheimer's events across SoCal, API-specific programs in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino communities, advocacy.
    1-800-272-3900 | (323) 309-8821 | 3415 S Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 500, Los Angeles, CA 90034https://alz.org/socal
    Alzheimer's Association — San Diego / Imperial Chapter
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
    Region: San Diego and Imperial counties
    24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups throughout San Diego and Imperial counties, Walk to End Alzheimer's San Diego, professional training, and research funding.
    1-800-272-3900 | alz.org/sandiegohttps://alz.org/sandiego
    Alzheimer's Association — California Central Coast Chapter
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
    Region: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura counties
    24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups, Walk to End Alzheimer's events, and professional training for the Central Coast region.
    1-800-272-3900 | alz.org/cacentralcoasthttps://alz.org/cacentralcoast
    Buck Institute for Research on Aging
    Type: World-Leading Alzheimer's / Aging Research Institute
    Region: Novato, CA (Marin County — statewide and global research imp…
    The nation's first and leading independent research institute focused exclusively on understanding and preventing age-related diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer. Conducts cutting-edge clinical trials, community education, and publishes groundbreaking dementia prevention research worldwide.
    (415) 209-2000 | 8001 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945https://buckinstitute.org
    USC Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI)
    Type: Academic Research Institute
    Region: San Diego / USC (statewide and national clinical trial coord…
    World-leading Alzheimer's clinical trial coordinating center, runs the NIH-funded Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC), and conducts prevention and treatment trials for people at risk for or living with Alzheimer's.
    (858) 246-1310https://atri.usc.edu/
    Parkinson's Foundation — Pacific, Bay Area & Southwest Chapters (CA)
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (multiple chapters; statewide coverage …
    Parkinson's Foundation Helpline, 300+ support groups across California, Moving Day walk events (SF, LA, San Diego, Sacramento, and more), caregiver resources, wellness programming (PF Gymnasium), research funding, and referrals to movement disorder specialists at UCSF, Stanford, UCLA, Cedars-Sinai, and UC Davis.
    1-800-473-4636https://parkinson.org
    American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) — California Chapters
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (chapters in Los Angeles, Bay Area/NorC…
    Free helpline, support groups, referrals to movement disorder specialists, educational materials, and care partner support. Multiple California chapters provide local programming across the state.
    1-800-223-2732https://apdaparkinson.org
    ALS Association — California Chapter
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (Los Angeles headquarters; Bay Area and…
    Free Care Manager support, equipment loans, financial assistance, support groups (LA, Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento, Inland Empire), research funding through Answer ALS, and connection to ALS multidisciplinary clinics statewide.
    (213) 253-0099 | 3530 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1030, Los Angeles, CA 90010https://alsca.org
    Prize4Life / California ALS Research
    Type: ALS Research Nonprofit
    Region: San Francisco Bay Area / Global research impact
    California-based ALS advocacy and research acceleration organization, supporting breakthrough research and clinical trial participation for Californians with ALS.
    Contact via websitehttps://als.net
    American Cancer Society — California
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (multiple offices; Sacramento, LA, San …
    Patient navigation, Road to Recovery transportation, Hope Lodge lodging (Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego), Look Good Feel Better, 24/7 helpline, research funding, and advocacy.
    1-800-227-2345https://cancer.org/california
    City of Hope (Duarte, CA)
    Type: NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Region: Greater Los Angeles / San Gabriel Valley (national patient r…
    One of the nation's premier cancer research and treatment centers. Clinical trials, specialized oncology, bone marrow and stem cell transplants, diabetes research, and patient support programs. Serves patients from across California and beyond.
    (800) 826-4673https://cityofhope.org
    Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Pacific Southwest Chapter
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (LA-based; Bay Area, San Diego, Sacrame…
    Financial assistance for blood cancer patients, First Connection peer support, patient navigation, Light the Night events, educational resources, and research funding.
    1-800-955-4572https://bloodcancerunited.org/
    Susan G. Komen — California Affiliates
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (Breast Cancer)
    Region: Statewide California (multiple affiliates: Greater Bay Area,…
    Financial assistance for breast cancer screening and treatment, patient navigation, education, awareness events, and advocacy. Multiple California affiliates provide comprehensive statewide coverage.
    1-877-465-6636https://komen.org
    Cancer Support Community — Multiple California Chapters
    Type: Cancer Support Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (SF/Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, S…
    Free emotional support, education, and hope for people affected by cancer through support groups, individual counseling, wellness programs, and nutrition education. All services free of charge.
    Contact via cancersupportcommunity.orghttps://cancersupportcommunity.org
    Lupus Foundation of America — Western Region (CA)
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (Western Region chapter)
    Education, advocacy, Walk to End Lupus events in LA, San Francisco, and San Diego, research funding, and support groups. California has one of the highest lupus rates in the country, particularly in communities of color.
    Contact via websitehttps://lupus.org
    The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com — CaliforniaState Unique
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit Resource
    Region: Statewide California
    Free directory of mesothelioma and asbestos-cancer treatment centers, specialists, and clinical trials in California; patient advocate support, VA claims assistance for veterans exposed to asbestos, and free informational guides for patients and families.
    1-800-615-2270 | asbestos.comhttps://www.asbestos.com/treatment/states/california/
    American Heart Association — California
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco,…
    Heart disease and stroke education, CPR/AED training, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk events statewide, blood pressure screenings, advocacy, and research funding.
    1-800-242-8721 | LA: (213) 291-3700 | SF: (415) 433-2273https://heart.org/california
    American Stroke Association / Stroke Survivors of California
    Type: Stroke Recovery Support
    Region: Statewide California
    Stroke survivor peer support, education, and resource navigation for patients and caregivers. Major stroke rehab centers at UCSF, Cedars-Sinai, UCI Medical Center, and UC San Diego serve patients statewide.
    1-800-787-6537https://stroke.org
    National MS Society — Pacific South Chapter (serving SoCal)
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riversi…
    MS Navigator helpline, support groups throughout SoCal, Walk MS events, financial assistance, and referrals to MS specialists at Cedars-Sinai, UCLA, USC, and UC San Diego.
    1-800-344-4867 | (213) 485-9728https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-connected/in-your-area/cal
    National MS Society — Northern California Chapter
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Fre…
    MS Navigator helpline, support groups throughout NorCal, Walk MS events, financial assistance, and referrals to MS specialists at UCSF, Stanford, and UC Davis.
    1-800-344-4867 | (415) 558-0220https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-connected/in-your-area/can
    American Diabetes Association — California
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (offices in LA, San Francisco, Sacramen…
    Diabetes education, advocacy, research, Tour de Cure cycling events, and connection to local support resources across California.
    1-800-342-2383https://diabetes.org/local/southern-california-nevada
    Joslin Diabetes Center — California (CHOC Orange County)
    Type: Clinical Diabetes Program
    Region: Orange County / Southern California
    Joslin-affiliated diabetes care program providing comprehensive management, education, and research for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
    (714) 509-4600https://choc.org/locations/endocrine-diabetes-center-newport-beach/
    California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB)
    Type: Tribal Health Nonprofit / Policy Organization
    Region: Statewide California (rural tribal communities; Sacramento H…
    Primary advocacy and technical assistance body for tribal health programs across California. Provides public health support, health information systems, community health worker programs, and policy advocacy for rural tribal communities.
    (916) 929-9761https://crihb.net
    Urban Indian Health Commission (UIHC) — California
    Type: Urban Indian Health Organization Advocacy
    Region: California urban areas (Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, …
    Represents the network of Urban Indian Health Organizations (UIHOs) serving Native Americans living in California's cities. Urban Indian health clinics provide comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, elder programs, and disease management.
    Contact via uihc.nethttps://uihc.net
    Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley
    Type: Urban Indian Health Organization
    Region: San Jose / Silicon Valley
    Comprehensive health care, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, diabetes management, elder services, and community health programs for Native Americans in the Silicon Valley area.
    (408) 445-3400https://indianhealthcenter.org
    Native American Health Center (NAHC)
    Type: Urban Indian Health Organization
    Region: Oakland / East Bay (Alameda County)
    Comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, dental, WIC, and elder services for Native American communities in the East Bay. Culturally competent care for urban Native Americans in Alameda County.
    (510) 434-5400https://nativehealth.org
    Morongo Band of Mission Indians — Tribal Health Programs
    Type: Tribal Health Program
    Region: Riverside County / Banning-Beaumont area (Inland Empire)
    Comprehensive tribal health services for the Morongo Band, including primary care, behavioral health, and elder care programs. Representative of the many tribal health programs operating across California's 109 federally recognized tribes.
    (951) 755-5200https://morongonation.org/
    Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California (SCDF)
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (Los Angeles headquarters; statewide ou…
    Education, advocacy, resource navigation, community events, and support for individuals with sickle cell disease and their families across California. Works with CHLA and UCLA to connect patients to SCD care centers.
    (323) 299-7877https://scdfc.org
    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — California Chapters
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (multiple CF care centers: UCSF, Stanfo…
    Access to accredited CF care centers, Compass Navigator for benefits assistance, financial assistance, clinical trials, and research funding. California has more people with CF than any other state.
    1-800-344-4823https://cff.org
    Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) — California
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (care centers at major academic medical…
    Equipment loans, MDA Summer Camps, care center access at UCLA, UCSF, Stanford, and UC San Diego, research funding, and peer support for families.
    1-800-572-1717https://mda.org
    Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) — California Chapters
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (NorCal and SoCal chapters; HDSA Center…
    Social worker support, care management, family education, research funding, and HDSA Centers of Excellence at three major California academic medical centers.
    1-800-345-HDSAhttps://hdsa.org
    Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California / Southern California
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (two chapters: Northern CA based in Sac…
    Education, support groups, Seizure Smart school programs, advocacy, medication assistance, and resource referrals for people living with epilepsy and their families statewide.
    NorCal: (916) 489-7Button | SoCal: (818) 990-4158https://epilepsyca.org
    National Kidney Foundation — Southern & Northern California Chapters
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (two chapters: SoCal LA-based; NorCal S…
    Patient financial assistance, organ donation awareness (California is the largest organ donor state), kidney health screenings, support groups, and education.
    1-800-622-9010https://www.kidney.org
    Brain Injury Alliance of California (BIACA)
    Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California
    Education, advocacy, support groups, resource navigation, and statewide referrals for brain injury survivors and families. Partners with major trauma centers statewide.
    (916) 457-8006https://biaca.org
    NAMI California (Statewide)
    Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (Sacramento headquarters; 65+ local aff…
    Advocacy, free programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics), HelpLine, support groups, and public policy work. California's NAMI network is the largest in the country.
    (916) 567-0163 | namicalifornia.orghttps://namicalifornia.org
    NAMI Los Angeles
    Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
    Region: Los Angeles County
    Free support groups, Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics, advocacy, and community outreach for Los Angeles County — the most populous county in the US.
    (310) 889-7200https://namiLA.org
    NAMI San Francisco
    Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
    Region: San Francisco and Bay Area
    Free support groups, NAMI education programs, advocacy, and community outreach for San Francisco and Bay Area residents affected by mental illness.
    (415) 944-6264https://namisf.org
    NAMI San Diego
    Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
    Region: San Diego County
    Free support groups, education classes, advocacy, and community outreach for San Diego County residents affected by mental illness.
    (619) 543-1434https://namisandiego.org
    Disability Rights California (DRC)
    Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
    Region: Statewide California (the largest disability rights organiza…
    Free legal advocacy for Californians with disabilities including mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. Investigates abuse and rights violations. The nation's largest Protection & Advocacy organization.
    (800) 776-5746https://disabilityrightsca.org
    Salvation Army — California Adult Rehabilitation Centers
    Type: Faith-Based (Christian) Recovery | Open to All
    Region: Statewide California (26 ARC locations including LA, SF, Sac…
    Residential substance use rehabilitation, work therapy program, transitional housing, and recovery support services. California's Salvation Army ARC network is the nation's largest.
    1-800-SAL-ARMY | Find your ARC: salvationarmyusa.orghttps://www.salvationarmyusa.org
    Tarzana Treatment Centers
    Type: Substance Use / Behavioral Health Nonprofit
    Region: Los Angeles County / Greater San Fernando Valley
    One of California's largest nonprofit addiction and behavioral health organizations. Outpatient, residential, and detox services; co-occurring mental health treatment; HIV services; youth programs; and primary care integration.
    (888) 777-8565https://tarzanatc.org
    Walden House / WestCare California
    Type: Substance Use Recovery Nonprofit
    Region: San Francisco Bay Area and statewide
    Residential treatment, therapeutic communities, transitional housing, and reentry programs for addiction recovery in Northern California.
    (415) 554-1100https://westcare.com/california
    California Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG)
    Type: Problem Gambling Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (Sacramento-based)
    Problem gambling helpline, treatment referrals, education, awareness, and support for Californians and their families affected by compulsive gambling.
    1-800-522-4700https://calproblemgambling.org
    AgencyAddress / PhoneCounties Served
    Area 1 Agency on AgingFar North Coast (707) 442-3763Del Norte, Humboldt a1aa.org
    PSA 2 Area Agency on AgingFar North Interior (530) 842-1687Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity psa2.org
    PASSAGES — Area 3 Agency on AgingNorth Valley (530) 898-5923Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Plumas, Tehama agencyonaging3.org
    Area 4 Agency on AgingGreater Sacramento (916) 486-1876El Dorado*, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba agencyonaging4.org
    Marin County Aging & Adult ServicesMarin (415) 499-7396Marin marinhhs.org/aging
    SF Dept. of Disability and Aging ServicesSan Francisco (415) 355-6700City/County of San Francisco sfhsa.org/das
    Contra Costa Aging & Adult ServicesContra Costa (925) 229-8434Contra Costa cchealth.org/seniors
    San Mateo County AAASan Mateo (650) 573-2700San Mateo smchealth.org/aging
    Alameda County AAAAlameda (510) 577-1900Alameda acgov.org/aging
    Council on Aging Silicon ValleySanta Clara (408) 296-8290Santa Clara coasilv.org
    San Joaquin County Dept. of AgingSan Joaquin (209) 468-2202San Joaquin sjcaging.org
    Area 12 Agency on AgingGold Country (209) 532-6272Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne area12.org
    Seniors Council of Santa Cruz & San BenitoCentral Coast North (831) 688-0400San Benito, Santa Cruz seniorscouncil.org
    Fresno-Madera AAASan Joaquin Valley North (559) 453-6494Fresno, Madera fmaaa.org
    Kings-Tulare AAASan Joaquin Valley South (559) 737-4682Kings, Tulare ktaaa.org
    Inyo-Mono AAAEastern Sierra (760) 873-6364Inyo, Mono inyomono.aaa
    Central Coast Commission for Senior CitizensCentral Coast (805) 925-9554San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara centralcoastseniors.org
    Ventura County AAAVentura (805) 477-7300Ventura ventura.org/aging
    LA County Aging & Disabilities Dept.Los Angeles County (800) 510-2020Los Angeles County (unincorporated + most cities) lacounty.gov/aging
    San Bernardino County Dept. of AgingInland Empire West (909) 891-3900San Bernardino sbcounty.gov/aging
    Riverside County Office on AgingInland Empire East (951) 867-3800Riverside rcaging.org
    Orange County Office on AgingOrange County (714) 567-7500Orange occoe.org
    SD County Aging & Independence ServicesSan Diego (858) 495-5885San Diego aging.sandiegocounty.gov
    Imperial County AAAImperial Valley (760) 339-6450Imperial icaaa.org
    City of LA Dept. of AgingCity of Los Angeles (213) 252-4000City of Los Angeles (citywide programs) aging.lacity.org
    AAA of Lake & Mendocino CountiesNorth Coast (800) 606-5550Lake, Mendocino lakecountyca.gov/aaa
    Sonoma County AAASonoma (707) 565-5950Sonoma sonomacounty.ca.gov/aging
    AAA Serving Napa & SolanoNorth Bay East (707) 644-6612Napa, Solano aaans.org
    El Dorado County AAAFoothills (530) 621-6150El Dorado edcgov.us/aging
    Stanislaus County Dept. of AgingCentral Valley (209) 558-7825Stanislaus stanislaus.gov/aging
    Merced County AAACentral Valley (209) 385-7550Merced co.merced.ca.us
    Monterey County AAACentral Coast (831) 755-4400Monterey aaamc.org
    Kern County Aging & Adult ServicesSouthern San Joaquin (661) 868-1000Kern co.kern.ca.us/aas
    California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    Type: State Advocacy Program
    Region: Statewide California (through CDA and 33 AAAs — largest LTC …
    Investigates complaints from nursing home and assisted living residents across California's 3,000+ long-term care facilities. Advocates for resident rights, quality of care, and helps families navigate LTC issues.
    1-800-231-4024 | ltcombudsman.orghttps://ltcombudsman.org
    AARP California — Caregiver Resources
    Type: Nonprofit Advocacy & Support (50+)
    Region: Statewide California (Los Angeles and Sacramento state offic…
    Family caregiver resource guides, AARP Caregiving Resource Line, driver safety programs, advocacy, and connection to local senior services statewide.
    1-866-448-3614 (CA State Office)https://states.aarp.org/california
    California Senior Legal Hotline / Legal Aid at Work
    Type: Legal Aid Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California
    Free civil legal advice by phone for Californians age 60+ on benefits, housing, elder law, and consumer issues. Senior Legal Hotline is a project of Legal Aid at Work (Sacramento).
    1-800-222-1753https://legalaidatwork.org
    Hospice by the Bay / VITAS Healthcare / Seasons Hospice (CA)
    Type: Nonprofit Hospice Network
    Region: Statewide California (multiple providers)
    Hospice by the Bay (Marin/NorCal nonprofit), VITAS (statewide), and Seasons Hospice serve Californians with end-of-life care, palliative services, caregiver education, and bereavement support.
    Contact via hospicebythebay.org | vitas.comhttps://hospicebythebay.org
    Institute on Aging (IOA) — San Francisco
    Type: Senior Services Nonprofit
    Region: San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco and surrounding counti…
    Comprehensive community-based senior services: Friendship Line crisis & warmline (800-971-0016), adult day programs, caregiver support, counseling, Meals on Wheels, in-home care, and memory care. One of California's most comprehensive senior nonprofits.
    (415) 750-4111 | Friendship Line: 1-800-971-0016https://ioaging.org
    Valley Caregiver Resource Center (VCRC)
    Type: Caregiver Support Nonprofit
    Region: Central Valley (Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merce…
    Comprehensive caregiver support including case management, counseling, respite care, legal consultations, education, and support groups across 9 Central Valley counties.
    (559) 244-4512https://valleycrc.org
    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
    Type: State Government Agency
    Region: Statewide California (58 County Veteran Service Officers; 5 …
    Free benefits counseling, VA claims assistance through 58 County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs), Cal-Vet Home Loans, Veteran Service Grants, 5 State Veterans Homes, veteran mental health programs, and the California Veterans Health Initiative (CVHI, $38M) for suicide prevention.
    1-800-952-5626 | 1-844-SERV-VEThttps://calvet.ca.gov
    California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO)
    Type: State VSO Coordination
    Region: All 58 California counties (each county has at least one CVS…
    Coordinates the network of 58 County Veteran Service Officers who provide free, local VA benefits claims assistance and navigation for California veterans and their families.
    (916) 441-1446https://cacvso.org
    Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — California Department
    Type: Veterans Advocacy Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (chapters in every major city; DAV Van …
    Free VA benefits claims assistance, DAV Van transportation to VA medical centers, advocacy for disabled veterans, emergency financial assistance through the DAV Charitable Service Trust.
    davcal.org | 1-800-827-1000 (VA Benefits)https://davcal.org
    American Legion — Department of California
    Type: Veterans Service Organization
    Region: Statewide California (1,000+ posts statewide — largest state…
    Veterans benefits assistance via Service Officers in all 58 counties, Boys/Girls State programs, scholarships, emergency financial assistance, community programs, and advocacy in Sacramento.
    (916) 442-5277https://calegion.org
    Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Department of California
    Type: Veterans Service Organization
    Region: Statewide California (600+ posts statewide; largest VFW Depa…
    Free VA claims assistance, financial assistance for veterans in need, caregiver support, and community service programs. California's VFW is the nation's largest.
    Contact via vfw.org/californiahttps://vfw.org/california
    California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CAVSA)
    Type: Veteran Nonprofit Coalition
    Region: Statewide California
    Statewide coalition of veteran service nonprofits advocating for California veterans on housing, mental health, employment, and reintegration. Manages the Veterans Support to Self-Reliance (VSSR) pilot program and publishes the annual California Veterans Community Report.
    californiaveterans.orghttps://californiaveterans.org
    Swords to Plowshares
    Type: Veterans Legal Aid / Housing Nonprofit
    Region: San Francisco Bay Area and statewide referrals
    Legal aid, employment training, mental health and housing services for low-income veterans. Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is one of California's most respected veteran service organizations, specializing in homeless veterans and those with PTSD.
    (415) 252-4788https://swords-to-plowshares.org
    U.S.VETS — California
    Type: Veterans Housing / Supportive Services
    Region: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Inland Empire, San Diego, San Jose,…
    Largest nonprofit provider of transitional housing and supportive services for homeless veterans in the US. Operates in 6 California cities with comprehensive housing, mental health, employment, and peer support services.
    (213) 542-2600https://usvets.org
    Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) — San Francisco
    Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
    Region: San Francisco, Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma Counties (HQ: 2150 …
    Founded 1850 — one of the oldest social service agencies west of the Mississippi. Seniors at Home program (in-home care, meals, counseling, memory care, caregiver support), immigration and refugee services, mental health counseling, Holocaust survivor services, and Rhoda Goldman Plaza senior residential community.
    (415) 449-1200 | 2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115https://jfcs.org
    Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (JFS LA)
    Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
    Region: Los Angeles County (11338 Santa Monica Blvd & 12817 Victory …
    Comprehensive social services: senior care (nutrition, counseling, caregiver support), domestic violence (Project SAFE), mental health and counseling, immigration services, substance abuse, disability services for all ages and backgrounds. Free and low-fee services to all Angelenos.
    (877) 275-4537 | jfsla.orghttps://jfsla.org
    Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS San Diego)
    Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
    Region: San Diego County (HQ: 8804 Balboa Ave, Turk Family Center, S…
    One of San Diego's most impactful nonprofits (founded 1918). Services for 70,000+ people annually: mental health, refugee and immigrant services, senior care, disability services (MAAC), employment support, food security, family strengthening, and Holocaust survivor services.
    (858) 637-3000https://jfssd.org
    Jewish Family Services — Silicon Valley (JFS SV)
    Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
    Region: Santa Clara County / Silicon Valley (San Jose area)
    Holocaust survivor services, older adult care and caregiver support, refugee resettlement and integration, and vulnerable individual and family support. Serves all regardless of faith.
    Contact via jfssv.orghttps://jfssv.org
    Jewish Family Service — East Bay (JFS East Bay)
    Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
    Region: Alameda and Contra Costa Counties (Oakland/East Bay)
    Mental health counseling, older adult services, caregiver support, resettlement, food assistance, and community services for East Bay residents regardless of faith.
    Contact via jfseastbay.orghttps://jfseastbay.org
    Catholic Charities of Los Angeles (CCLA)
    Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
    Region: Archdiocese of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Bar…
    One of the nation's largest Catholic Charities agencies. Services include emergency shelter and housing, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, youth programs, senior services, domestic violence (Good Shepherd Center), food assistance, and disaster relief. 100/100 score from Charity Navigator. Serving since 1919.
    (213) 251-3400 | 1531 James M. Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015https://catholiccharitiesla.org
    Catholic Charities San Francisco (CCSF)
    Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
    Region: Archdiocese of San Francisco — San Francisco, San Mateo, Mar…
    Emergency assistance, immigration and refugee legal services, mental health counseling, housing, food programs, and senior services for SF Bay Area residents of all backgrounds. Founded in 1907.
    (415) 972-1200 | 990 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA 94109https://catholiccharitiessf.org
    Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC)
    Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
    Region: Diocese of Orange — Orange County (since 1976)
    Emergency financial assistance, food distribution, immigration services, pregnancy support, and family strengthening programs. Serves all regardless of faith. One of Orange County's primary emergency assistance providers.
    (714) 347-0222https://ccoc.org
    Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
    Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
    Region: Diocese of San Diego — San Diego and Imperial counties
    Immigration legal services, elder care, emergency assistance, refugee resettlement, and housing support for Southern California's border region.
    (619) 231-2828https://ccdsd.org
    Catholic Charities — Diocese of Sacramento
    Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
    Region: Diocese of Sacramento — Sacramento, Stockton, and Central Va…
    Immigration and refugee legal services, elder care, emergency assistance, disaster relief, and housing support for the greater Sacramento region and Central Valley.
    (916) 733-0100https://catholiccharitiessac.org
    The Salvation Army — California (Golden State and Del Oro Divisions)
    Type: Faith-Based (Christian) | Open to All
    Region: Statewide California (150+ locations; Golden State Division:…
    Emergency financial assistance, food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief, 26 Adult Rehabilitation Centers (addiction recovery — most of any state), Angel Tree, domestic violence services, and senior programs. California's Salvation Army is the nation's largest state division.
    SoCal HQ: (213) 480-34000 | NorCal: (916) 563-3700https://www.salvationarmyusa.org
    Feeding America — California Food Banks (6 major banks)
    Type: Nonprofit Food Security
    Region: Statewide California (6 Feeding America-member food banks: S…
    California's food bank network provides emergency food to 5 million+ Californians annually. LA Regional Food Bank, SF-Marin Food Bank, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, and others form the backbone of California's food security safety net.
    LA: (323) 234-3030 | SF-Marin: (415) 282-1900 | Dial 2-1-1https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
    Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC)
    Type: Faith-Based (Lutheran) | Open to All
    Region: Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Ber…
    Emergency services, refugee resettlement, senior care, housing, and community services. Open to all regardless of faith.
    (800) 566-5023https://lsssc.org
    United Way of California / 2-1-1 California
    Type: Community Nonprofit Network | Open to All
    Region: Statewide California (major United Ways in LA, Bay Area, Sac…
    2-1-1 California provides 24/7 referrals to food, housing, health care, caregiver support, mental health, and disaster assistance across all 58 counties. California has one of the most robust 2-1-1 systems in the country.
    Dial 2-1-1https://211ca.org
    Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA) / Muslim community welfare
    Type: Faith-Based (Muslim) | Open to All
    Region: Los Angeles, Bay Area, Sacramento, San Diego, Inland Empire
    Community welfare programs, emergency assistance, food distribution, and social services through California's large and organized Muslim nonprofit community. Multiple organizations serve different regions.
    Contact via isna.nethttps://isna.net
    The Arc of California
    Type: Disability Services Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (Sacramento headquarters; 50+ local Arc…
    Advocacy, support, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Supports California's Regional Center system, which provides lifetime supports to 400,000+ Californians with I/DD.
    (916) 552-6619https://thearcca.org
    California Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) — Regional Centers
    Type: State I/DD Service System
    Region: Statewide California (21 Regional Centers serving all 58 cou…
    California's network of 21 Regional Centers provides lifelong services to 400,000+ Californians with I/DD including autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities. Coordinates housing, employment, day programs, and community integration. Funded by the state with federal matching funds.
    Contact your local Regional Center via dds.ca.govhttps://dds.ca.gov
    Easter Seals — Multiple California Chapters
    Type: Disability Services Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (NorCal, Bay Area, SoCal, and Central V…
    Early intervention, autism and developmental disability services, adult day programs, employment support, and caregiver respite across California.
    Contact via easterseals.com/californiahttps://www.easterseals.com
    Autism Society of California
    Type: Disability / Autism Nonprofit
    Region: Statewide California (chapters in LA, Bay Area, San Diego, S…
    Education, advocacy, support groups, and resource navigation for individuals with autism and their families. California's Regional Center system provides the world's most extensive publicly funded autism services.
    Contact via autismca.orghttps://autismca.org
    211 California (United Way)
    Type: Social Services Referral
    Region: Statewide California (58 counties — one of the nation's most…
    Free 24/7 referral service for food, housing, health care, caregiver resources, mental health, disaster assistance, immigration, and more in 50+ languages. Available by phone, text, or online.
    Dial 2-1-1https://211ca.org
    Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH)
    Type: County Mental Health System
    Region: Los Angeles County (nation's largest county mental health de…
    Comprehensive mental health services for LA County residents including crisis services, outpatient care, housing, and peer support. Serves 270,000+ clients annually with a $3 billion+ annual budget — the largest county mental health system in the world.
    (800) 854-7771https://dmh.lacounty.gov
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