California services you can call directly. Hours change, so always call first.
Shelter & housingCall firstTakes Medicaid
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.