Work

Most sober livings ask you to find work quickly. These places help for free, including if you have a record.

Free job help

OC America's Job Center of California

Free resume help, job leads, training money and computer access.

California Department of Rehabilitation

Recovery from substance use can qualify you for free job coaching, training and work tools.

CalJOBS

The state job board. Also used to sign up for training programs.

California Fair Chance Act

Most employers with 5+ workers cannot ask about convictions until after a job offer.

Clean slate / record clearing

You may be able to clear old convictions for free.