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HOPICS (Special Service for Groups)

Los Angeles, CA · Mon–Fri business hours

South LA hub for housing help and benefits, including signing up for Medi-Cal and CalFresh.

For: Adults, Families, South LA residents

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aidTakes Medicaid

Apply for Medi-Cal (BenefitsCal)

Santa Ana, CA · Online, any time

Apply for Medi-Cal and CalFresh in one place. Treatment is covered once you're enrolled — do this before discharge.

For: Low income, No insurance, People leaving treatment

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aidCall firstTakes Medicaid

CalOptima Health (Orange County Medi-Cal)

Orange, CA · Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm

The Medi-Cal plan for Orange County. Ask them what treatment, medication and rides your plan covers.

For: Orange County Medi-Cal members

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Fresno County substance use treatment

Fresno, CA · Call for hours

Fresno County's covered treatment system. Call 211 to be connected to the current access line.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Medi-Cal treatment access line for your county

Santa Ana, CA · Most county lines answer 24 hours

Official list of every California county's 24-hour Medi-Cal treatment line. Your county line can place you in a covered bed.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Anyone in California

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Sacramento County alcohol & drug services

Sacramento, CA · Call for hours

Sacramento County's Drug Medi-Cal treatment system. 211 will connect you to the current access line.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Outreach & navigation

211 — local help in your area

Works in every city · 24 hours in most areas

One call connects you to shelter, food, rent help and health services where you are.

For: Anyone

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aid

Benefits.gov

Works in every city · Online, any time

Answer a few questions and it lists benefits you may qualify for.

For: Anyone

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aidTakes Medicaid

Medicaid & healthcare.gov

Works in every city · Online, any time

Free or low-cost health coverage. Medicaid pays for most detox and rehab.

For: Low or no income

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aid

SNAP food assistance

Works in every city · Online, any time

Apply for monthly food money in your state. You can apply with no income and no address.

For: Low or no income

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Food

USDA National Hunger Hotline

Works in every city · Weekdays, 7am–10pm ET

Tells you where to get food today and how to apply for food assistance.

For: Anyone who needs food

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.