Open Door Community Health Centers
Resource Guide
Table of Contents
Adoptions and Foster Care Page 01
Alcohol and Other Drugs Page 02
Bereavement and Grief Counseling Resources Page 04
Case Management and Support Advocacy (Adults) Page 05
Case Management and Support Advocacy (Children) Page 07
Case Management and Support Advocacy (Homeless) Page 08
Child Care Page 09
Clothing and Furniture Page 10
Crisis Management Page 11
Dental Page 13
Disability Resources Page 14
Domestic Violence and Other Crimes Page 16
Education Page 17
Employment Page 18
Family Planning Page 19
Financial Assistance Page 20
Food Resources Page 21
HIV Resources Page 25
Homelessness Page 26
Hospice and Palliative Care Resources Page 28
Housing Page 29
Hygeine Page 31
Legal Aid Page 32
Medical Care Page 33
Medical Insurance Page 35
Mental Health Page 36
Pain Management Page 37
Parenting Page 38
Senior Housing Resources Page 39
Senior Resources Page 40
Transportation Page 42
Utilities Assistance Page 43
Veterans Services Page 44

Adoptions and Foster Care
Adoption Horizons
Address: 10 W. 7th Street.,
Suite F,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-444-9909

Adoption facilitation and preparation classes, home studies, post placement, birthparent educational and vocational trust funds available.

Adoptions Services Bureau
Phone: 
916-651-8089

A service for adoptees to find background information on their adoptions.

CA Adoption and Foster Care Referral
Phone: 
800-543-7487

New adoptions and foster care licensing.

California State Office of Adoptions
Address: 749 F St.,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-826-9180

Works with prospective adoptive parents and birth parents. Performs home studies.  Make placements when court mandated.

Dept. of Health and Human Services Branch
Phone: 
707-441-5013

Foster Care coordination.

Environmental Alternatives
Address: 202 M St. Box 3414,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
443-7370

Foster family agency. Provides residential care for children and youth. Recruit, train and certify foster families.

Independent Adoption Center
Phone: 
800-877-6736

Adoption agency facilitating fully open adoptions. Comprehensive educational and counseling-centered services to birthparents, adopting parents and adoptees nationwide.

Alcohol and Other Drugs
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Address: PO Box 7102,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-442-0711 (24-hr)

24 hour answering service has a schedule of AA meeting times and locations. If requested the operator can forward the caller to an AA member who will speak with them regarding their individual situation. Website has the most recent meeting schedule.

Crossroads
Address: P.O. Box 1332,
Eureka  CA  95501
Address: 1205 Myrtle Avenue,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-0869

21 Private Pay Beds, 6 County beds. PP is $55/day ($1650/mo), however, if a person is on SSI, they are only charged 90% of their income.  This is a long-term program, designed to last ~ 1 year. There is also a 90 day program, which is completely private pay.

Detox Facility
Address: Corner of 14th and C,
Eureka  CA 
Phone: 
707-445-3869 (DTOX)

Patient must have actively used/drank within the last 48 hours. Short-term detox – will refer to other programs.

DHHS
Address: 720 Wood St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-6250 (Outpatient Svcs.)

Phone: 
707-476-4054 (In-Pt. Svcs.)

Comprehensive alcohol and other drugs programming, from assessment to aftercare.

Healthy Moms Program
Address: 2910 H St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-441-5220

Outpatient day treatment, classes and support groups, with emphasis on parenting. Childcare available for participating clients.

Humboldt Recovery Center
Address: 1303 11th St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-0869

Phone: 
707-443-0614 (Admin Svcs.)

6 month in-pt, 6 months aftercare.  $10,000. Will work w/sliding scale pts… SSI B&C Rate and GR/FS okay, but longer wait list. Absolutely no narcotics allowed.

IMS Property Management
Address: 3857 Walnut Drive,
Eureka  Ca  95503
Phone: 
707-445-0905

Rentals throughout Humboldt County. Call for rental list.

Narcotics Anonymous
Address: PO Box 6634,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-444-8645

If requested the operator can forward the caller to an AA member who will speak with them regarding their individual situation. Website has the most recent meeting schedule.

New Beginnings
Phone: 
707-442-8750

abused women (can be any kind of abuse) – share a room, $260 per month: includes all necessities except food.  This is a Christian program; there are required classes, reading and groups. They try not to take children, but don’t usually turn anyone away, especially pregnant women.  They DO allow meds, suboxone okay – they like people to be off of or willing to get off of Klonopin and Haldol, but nothing is out of the question. The women don’t have to stay the whole 2 years, but if they don’t stay for at least 6 mts, they “go out the same way they came in”.

Singing Trees
Phone: 
1-800-344-3799

28 day in-patient program; 1 year aftercare: good reviews 19 beds – 4 counselors $5,200 for 28 days (pd on admit).  750 for every in-pt month over 28 days.

Teen Challenge
Phone: 
707-268-0614

Phone: 
707-499-6365

Singles of any age. 1 year to 16 mts. Faith based. Work program. No meds allowed – *some* exceptions can be made…There is a one time, $500 fee, which can be waived.  For Moms with kids, there is a facility in Alum Rock Women and Children’s Center San Jose, CA  Carolyn Taylor – (408) 272 - 4416

This Side of the Rock
Phone: 
707-725-9252

Residential recovery. 0 Tolerance policy for narcotics…even Rx meds. $300/mo – does not include food. There are house managers, ~3 meetings/wk in the house, and support from church members. Not licensed, not religious (no worship attendance required). There are ‘men only’ houses in Eureka, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, and a ‘women only’ house in Rio Dell.

United Indian Health Services
Phone: 
707-825-5060

Must be a patient of UIHS. Can be referred for in-pt tx. Group meetings and 1:1 counseling on an outpt basis.

Bereavement and Grief Counseling Resources
Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice
Address: 464 Maple Lane,
Garberville  CA  95542
Phone: 
(707) 923-7276

Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice serves the people of Southern Humboldt County, a rural area of nearly 3,000 square miles. Our patient care staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting families in providing the care needed to allow patients to die in their homes with the people they love nearby. We also offer support to people who are facing life-threatening illness and those who are bereaved. We have chosen to operate outside the Medicare licensed hospice system, allowing us to serve our patients with greater flexibility and humanity. Our services are free of charge and funded entirely by donations, gifts, fundraising events, and small local grants.

Hospice of Humboldt
Address: 2010 Myrtle Ave.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
(707) 445-8443

Fax: 
(707) 445-2209

Office is open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. To access Hospice of Humboldt at other times, just call 707-445-8443; nurses are available 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency.

Case Management and Support Advocacy (Adults)
County Mental Health
Phone: 
707-268-2935 (Adult Case Management))

Phone: 
707-476-2155 (Senior 60+)

Phone: 
707-923-2729 (Southern Humboldt)

Mental Health case management for adults who are receiving services at County Mental Health.

Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency
Address: 14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200,
San Leandro  CA  94578-2926
Phone: 
(877) 322-7288 (Toll Free TTY)

Phone: 
(877) 322-7299 (Toll Free Voice)

Information, Counseling and Advocacy for hearing impaired persons.

Humboldt Community Breast Health Project
Address: 987 8th Street,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-825-8345

Phone: 
1-877-422-4776 (toll free)

Support and education for those facing a breast health concern or a diagnosis of breast or gynecologic cancer.

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
Address: P.O. Box # 969,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-443-6042 (24 hour crisis line)

Phone: 
866-668-6543 (toll free outside local calling area)

Phone: 
707-444-9255 (Office)

Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Restraining order assistance. Support groups with free child care. Support group hours: Mon. 6-7:30pm, Thurs. 6-7:30pm, Fri 12-1:30pm. Children 17 yrs and under may stay with the parent.  Victims of domestic violence should call the crisis line. Offers temporary shelter and support, including support groups, temporary restraining orders, court advocacy, emergency food, clothing, and transportation. 30 days safe house also available.

LightHouse of the North Coast
Address: 2830 G Street , Suite B-1,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-268-5646

Phone: 
707-268-5565 (TTY)

Phone: 
800-592-9053 (Para Espanol)

Information, Referral and Assistance, as well as help with assistive devices for visually impaired persons.

Lighthouse of the North Coast
Address: 1901 California Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-268-5646

Phone: 
707-268-5565 (TTY)

Phone: 
800-592-9053 (Para Espanol)

Provide help to those who are experiencing various degrees of vision loss. Help to find funding for various doctors visits, surgeries, and assistive equipment. Will direct clients to programs that will suite their needs and improve quality of life. A social service agency no medical care provided.

Making Headway, Inc.
Address: 305 "O" Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-442-7668

Case management services to people with traumatic brain injuries and their families

Multi-purpose Senior Service Program (MSSP)
Address: 1910 California Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-9747

Case management, and some financial assistance with household needs for low income seniors (must be 60+ and must be full scope Medi-Cal). Trinidad to Rio Dell.

Nami – Humboldt
Phone: 
707-444-1600

Phone: 
707-845-3233

National alliance on mental illness.  Support and education and advocacy for MH patients and families

Newcomer Center
Address: 674 Allard Avenue,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-441-2462

Spanish speaker’s referral and resources, especially for newcomers to the area. Access to English classes, schools, employment, health and legal resources.

NorCAP – North Coast Aids Project
Address: 908 7th Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-268-2132

Case management, counseling, referral and advocacy for non-medical, psychosocial needs of patients with HIV/AIDS and their families.

North Coast Veterans Resource Center
Address: 2107 3rd St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-442-4322

Case Management, employment, homeless services and transitional housing, resource and referral center. Employment and limited training for homeless and/or unemployed veterans

Redwood Coast Regional Center
Address: 525 2D,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-0893

Case management for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Assessment and diagnostics, counseling, case management, individualized plans of care, purchase of services. Referrals given to most major disability organizations in the area

The Emma Center
Address: 920 Samoa Blvd., Suite 207,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-825-6680

Provides information, referrals, support and education on trauma and trauma-related conditions for women survivors of abuse and violence.  Peer support groups.

Tri-County Independent Living, Inc.
Address: 2822 Harris Street,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-445-8404

Pager: 
707-445-8405 (TDD)

Short term case management and referral service for persons who identify themselves as disabled. Donated computers available for persons with disabilities.  Assist individuals in obtaining information about disability and independent living issues, assistive technology and programs. Provide housing lists and information in search of affordable housing. Benefits (SSA, SSDI, SSI, and Medi-Cal) counseling. Peer counseling available.  Provide housing lists and info in search of affordable housing. Info about disability and independent living issues, assistive technology and programs. Benefit counseling (SSA, SSI, SSDI, and Medi-Cal) and independent living skills training.

Case Management and Support Advocacy (Children)
Changing Tides
Address: 2379 Myrtle Ave.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-444-8293

Phone: 
1-800-795-3554 (toll free)

Referrals for child care.  Child care, special needs and mental health case management for children. Family Eligibility Payment Service (FEPS) helps parents obtain subsidized child care.  Maintains a list of licensed and unlicensed childcare providers.  Trains licensed and unlicensed childcare providers. Call for referral to child care providers.

Children/Youth Family Services, DHHS
Address: Mental Health Branch 1711 3D,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-268-2800

Mental health assessments and treatment. Accepts Medi-Cal, has sliding scale fees based on income.

Family Resource Center in Redway
Address: 344 Humboldt Drive,
Redway 
Phone: 
923-1147

Counselors can direct families to resources, make family plans, parenting classes, play groups, Making Friends after school groups for kids, Partner Alternatives to Violence Endeavor (PAVE), Safe & Span alcohol, drug and meth group meets 1st Tues of the month.

Manila Teenship Wellness Village Resource Center
Address: Manila Community Center,
Pacific Avenue, Manila,
Phone: 
707-444-9771

Free parenting support group. They meet every Monday 6 pm dinner and child care provided.

Our House
Phone: 
444-2273 (24 hour crisis line)

Short term shelter (up to 2 weeks) for children between the ages of 10-17 Who are: not actively drug or alcohol dependent and not actively suicidal, homeless because they refuse to return home due to abuse or neglect and they do not meet Child Protective Services eligibility requirements or are temporarily out of home due to family problems, willing to participate in the program and follow the program rules.

Remi-Vista
Phone: 
707-268-8722

Mental Health case management for adults and children who are receiving services at Remi-Vista.

Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Network (TAPPN)
Phone: 
707-476-4914

Case management for pregnant or parenting teens and their families. Pregnant and/or parenting teens must enroll prior to age 19. Mates must enroll prior to 20 years, 10 months. (09/13/05 mm)

Youth Services Bureau
Address: 1100 California St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Case management for teens ages 12-21 through a variety of residential or outreach programs related to unstable housing or homelessness. Also, advice and assessment for parents with concerns about teen children. This is also a crisis line but is appropriate for initial inquiries as well.
Our House: Crisis Shelter for homeless or at-risk youth between the ages of 12-17
The Launch Pad: Transitional living for homeless, runaway or at-risk youth ages 16-18b
Raven Project: Drop in Center and Street Outreach Program for homeless, runaway, or at-risk youth ages 12-21.  Showers, laundry, meals, toiletries, clothing and shoes, mail and phone service, employment assistance, other psychosocial and educational supports

Case Management and Support Advocacy (Homeless)
Arcata House
Address: 1005 11th St.,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-822-4528

Case management for persons living in this transitional housing program. Transitional housing to learn skills needed to reach a goal of permanent housing. Focus is on women and children. Includes case management. Apartment first program places homeless single people with a disability into apartment or home.

MAC House
Address: 2415 Second St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-269-9590

Phone: 
707-269-2002 (office)

Phone: 
707-269-2075 (Emergency shelter)

Case management for residents of this homeless transitional housing facility.  Transitional housing to learn skills needed to reach a goal of permanent housing. Single men, single women, and families with or without children.  The MAC house is not an emergency shelter. The intake process can last two or more weeks and participant must be on CalWorks.

North Coast Resource Center nee: Arcata Endeavor
Address: 501 9th Ave,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-822-5008

Not a shelter. Case management for homeless persons. Includes emergency interventions, referrals, emergency telephone and travel aid, ID search, SSI assistance.   NCRC provides support for homeless people, to include: hot meals and food bank, phone. Must provide proof of Arcata residency for food.

Child Care
Changing Tides
Address: 2379 Myrtle Ave.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-444-8293

Phone: 
1-800-795-3554 (toll free)

Referrals for child care.  Child care, special needs and mental health case management for children. Family Eligibility Payment Service (FEPS) helps parents obtain subsidized child care.  Maintains a list of licensed and unlicensed childcare providers.  Trains licensed and unlicensed childcare providers. Call for referral to child care providers.

College of the Redwood’s Child Development Center
Address: 7351 Tomkins Hill Rd.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-476-4337

For College of the Redwoods students.

Humboldt State University Children’s Center
Phone: 
707-826-3838

Priority for HSU students, staff, and faculty.  Serves age 12 months through kindergarten.  No programs for school age children.  Charges are $16.00/half day, $32.00/full day (anything over 6 ½ hours)

North Coast Children’s Services
Address: 1266 Ninth St.,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-822-7206

Administers Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.

Clothing and Furniture
Murray Road Community Church Thrift Store
Address: 1490 Murray Rd.,
McKinleyville  CA 
Phone: 
707-839-4676

Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday 839-4676. Furniture, electronics, toys, clothes, items for the home.

Rescue Mission Thrift/Free Store
Address: 1031 Broadway,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-2523

Phone: 
707-443-4551 (free store)

Items available for purchase, very reasonable. Free store open Thursday-Sat from 1-5 p.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Social Services
Address: 1200 Central Avenue,
McKinleyville  CA 
Address: 2301 Rohnerville Road,
Fortuna  CA 
Phone: 
707-839-4693 (McKinleyville)

Phone: 
725-1166 ext 207 (Fortuna - message)

McKinleyville - Dorcas - Clothing. Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fortuna - Dorcas -- Food and Clothing Bank for Low-Income.  Walk in hours are Monday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 - 100:30 a.m.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Address: 513 K St.,
Arcata  CA  95521
Address: 528 2nd St.,
Eureka  CA 
Address: 1117 Main St.,
Fortuna  CA 
Phone: 
707-725-4061 (Arcata)

Phone: 
707-443-8676 (Eureka)

Phone: 
707-725-4061 (Fortuna)

Used furniture and clothing, remanufactured mattresses, reconditioned appliances.  The organization also provides food boxes, emergency back bill pay, bus tickets, and other emergency assistance.

Crisis Management
Adult Protective Services
Address: 808 E St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-476-2100

Phone: 
24 Hour hotline:707-445-6180

Provides assistance to the elderly and adults who are functionally impaired (age 18+), and who are possible victims of abuse, exploitation or neglect, including self neglect. Services include information and referral to community resources, case management, assessments, emergency shelter or in-home protection, transportation, counseling, etc.  24 hour line for reporting adult and elder abuse.  PHN or SW will make home visit and possibly offer short-term case management and referral

American Red Cross
Address: 406 Eleventh Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-4521

Humboldt County Chapter

Boys and Girls National Hotline
Phone: 
800-448-3000

24 hour crisis line for primarily children and parents.  Includes national resource and referral service information in English and Spanish.

California Suicide Prevention Center
Phone: 
877-727-4747

California State Crisis Line

Child Welfare Humboldt County DHHS
Phone: 
707-445-6180

24 hour crisis and reporting line.

County Mental Health Crisis Line
Phone: 
707-445-7715

Talk with a live person 24 hours/day.

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
Address: P.O. Box # 969,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-443-6042 (24 hour crisis line)

Phone: 
866-668-6543 (toll free outside local calling area)

Phone: 
707-444-9255 (Office)

Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Restraining order assistance. Support groups with free child care. Support group hours: Mon. 6-7:30pm, Thurs. 6-7:30pm, Fri 12-1:30pm. Children 17 yrs and under may stay with the parent.  Victims of domestic violence should call the crisis line. Offers temporary shelter and support, including support groups, temporary restraining orders, court advocacy, emergency food, clothing, and transportation. 30 days safe house also available.

North Coast Rape Crisis Center
Phone: 
707-445-2881

24 hour crisis line.

Pathways Crisis Response Service
Phone: 
707-826-1886

Only for developmentally delayed Redwood Coast Regional Center clients.  Call RCRC to learn if the individual is eligible for services.

Redwood Community Action Agency
Phone: 
707-444-2273

24-hour Youth & Family
Crisis Intervention Hotline
(707) 444-CARE

VA MH Crisis Line (Veterans Only)
Phone: 
1-800-733-0502

Veterans mental health services and crisis line

Dental
Burre Dental Health Center
Address: 959 Myrtle Ave.,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-442-7078

General dentistry, oral hygiene education, and children’s dental services.

College of the Redwoods Dental Clinic
Address: 7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-476-4250

For low income residents. Must pay cash at time of service, no Medi-Cal and they do not bill any insurance. Costs are about 70% less expensive than normal costs. Open Mondays and Wednesdays during the fall and spring semester.

Humboldt Dental Society
Phone: 
707-443-7476

Provides names and phone numbers for dentists to the public. Keeps track of who is taking new patients and what insurance they take.

Old Town Dental Clinic
Address: 310 3rd St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-441-1188

The dental clinic accepts Medi-Cal, CMSP, CHDP.

Redwoods Rural Dental Clinic
Address: 101 West Coast Road,
POB 769,
Redway  CA  95560
Phone: 
707-923-4313

Dental care for any Humboldt County resident. Medi-cal accepted.

Union Labor Health Foundation Dental Fund
Phone: 
707-442-2417

Provides small grants to meet immediate dental needs of children ONLY. Applications are accepted at any time and are reviewed periodically. Must be referred by a provider or agency.

Western Dental Center
Address: 1350 Churn Creek Rd # F1,
Redding  CA  96003
Phone: 
530-224-9700

Accepts Medi-Cal patients for dental care, Orthodontia and Oral Surgery.  Requires at least two visits to Redding, and a $25 yearly membership fee.

Disability Resources
Adult Day Health Centers
Phone: 
707-822-4866 (Arcata)

Phone: 
707-444-8254 (Eureka)

Extension: 
707-725-6927

Medically supervised day program for Seniors and younger people with disabilities. Social activities, Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy. Transportation provided.  Medi-Cal, RCRC clients and Veterans covered.  Sliding scale available for all others.  Some scholarships available.

Area 1 Agency on Aging
Address: 434 7th St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-4363 (caregiver registry)

Phone: 
707-442-3763 9 (caregiver services)

Help finding in-home caregivers, resource referral for people with disabilities.  Support and resource referral for caregivers and families of people with disabilities and Seniors. Acts as single point of entry for senior services. Free information and referral service for seniors, caregivers, and service providers. Can consult regarding long-term care.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP): 444-3000 Provides free counseling and help with Medicare, Medigap, Medicare D, long term care insurance, Medicare Fraud, Medicare appeals, etc.

Department of Rehabilitation
Address: 1330 Bayshore Way # 101,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-6300

Vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities, including evaluation, education, training, and job seeking assistance. Call to schedule an orientation appointment.

Dial a Ride/Dial a Lift
Phone: 
707-443-0826

Handicap accessible transportation available to people who cannot use public transportation, and can be so certified by a physician.

Easter Seals
Address: 3289 Edgewood Rd.,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-445-8841

Adult day care services for elderly and disabled people. Equipment loan program provides needed equipment for a $10 fee for three months of use. Support groups also available. Limited scholarships available. Self referrals accepted

H-CAR (Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center
Phone: 
707-443-7077

Provide support and services that allow developmentally delayed persons to live and participate in the community. New clients accepted by referral only. Six sites total with services that include: Vocational training, Community life/ access skills training, Recreation and Leisure Skills training etc. Call for sites and specific programs offered at each site.

In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Address: 929 Koster St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-476-2100

IHSS may be able to pay for a caregiver to help an eligible person or persons with everyday tasks. An IHSS social worker or Public Health nurse determines eligibility and the number of hours of assistance someone may receive each month. Based on Medi-Cal eligibility

In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Address: 880 Northcrest Dr,
Crescent City  CA  95531
Phone: 
707-464-3191

IHSS may be able to pay for a caregiver to help an eligible person or persons with everyday tasks. An IHSS social worker or Public Health nurse determines eligibility and the number of hours of assistance someone may receive each month. Based on Medi-Cal eligibility

In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Address: 808 E Street,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-476-2100

Program to help Medi-cal and very-low income people who are frail, elderly or functionally impaired, to stay in their own homes. Pays for a caregiver to help an eligible elderly person or persons with disabilities with everyday tasks.

Lighthouse of the North Coast
Address: 1901 California Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-268-5646

Phone: 
707-268-5565 (TTY)

Phone: 
800-592-9053 (Para Espanol)

Provide help to those who are experiencing various degrees of vision loss. Help to find funding for various doctors visits, surgeries, and assistive equipment. Will direct clients to programs that will suite their needs and improve quality of life. A social service agency no medical care provided.

Maternal Child and Adolescent Health
Address: 317 2nd St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-6212

Children’s Medical Services- Provides authorization and payment for specialty medical care for disabled children Serves persons with developmental disability.

Redwood Coast Regional Center
Address: 525 2D,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-0893

Case management for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Assessment and diagnostics, counseling, case management, individualized plans of care, purchase of services. Referrals given to most major disability organizations in the area

Tri-County Independent Living, Inc.
Address: 2822 Harris Street,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-445-8404

Pager: 
707-445-8405 (TDD)

Short term case management and referral service for persons who identify themselves as disabled. Donated computers available for persons with disabilities.  Assist individuals in obtaining information about disability and independent living issues, assistive technology and programs. Provide housing lists and information in search of affordable housing. Benefits (SSA, SSDI, SSI, and Medi-Cal) counseling. Peer counseling available.  Provide housing lists and info in search of affordable housing. Info about disability and independent living issues, assistive technology and programs. Benefit counseling (SSA, SSI, SSDI, and Medi-Cal) and independent living skills training.

Domestic Violence and Other Crimes
Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
Address: P.O. Box # 969,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-443-6042 (24 hour crisis line)

Phone: 
866-668-6543 (toll free outside local calling area)

Phone: 
707-444-9255 (Office)

Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Restraining order assistance. Support groups with free child care. Support group hours: Mon. 6-7:30pm, Thurs. 6-7:30pm, Fri 12-1:30pm. Children 17 yrs and under may stay with the parent.  Victims of domestic violence should call the crisis line. Offers temporary shelter and support, including support groups, temporary restraining orders, court advocacy, emergency food, clothing, and transportation. 30 days safe house also available.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 
800-799-7233

Offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to local services and shelters. Spanish speakers always available, as well as access to interpreters of other languages.

New Beginnings
Phone: 
707-442-8750

abused women (can be any kind of abuse) – share a room, $260 per month: includes all necessities except food.  This is a Christian program; there are required classes, reading and groups. They try not to take children, but don’t usually turn anyone away, especially pregnant women.  They DO allow meds, suboxone okay – they like people to be off of or willing to get off of Klonopin and Haldol, but nothing is out of the question. The women don’t have to stay the whole 2 years, but if they don’t stay for at least 6 mts, they “go out the same way they came in”.

North Coast Rape Crisis Team
Address: P.O. Box 543,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-2881

Offers individual and group counseling. Accompanies survivors to court proceedings, law enforcement, hospital visits. Advocacy in court cases. Offers general information and referrals to community services.

Safe Haven
Phone: 
707-269-2075

Long term transitional shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence.  Call between 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM weekdays.

Safelink
Phone: 
877-785-2020

Offers information, safety planning and linkages to shelter and other resources. Spanish speakers available.

Victim Witness Office
Address: 712 Fourth St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707- 445-7417

Humboldt County District Attorney
Violent crimes victims’ assistance to include court support and help opening claims to Victims of Crime Fund (provides compensation for costs associated with being the victim of a violent crime, including counseling, medical and dental bills, lost wages, funeral and burials).

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Every Day)
Phone: 
877-331-8463

To register to receive updates on the release or change of custody status of offenders. An automated guide accessible to touchtone and rotary phones.

Education
Adult Education
Phone: 
707-441-2448

Offers GED preparation, practice test administration, and assistance with signing up for GED tests. Also offers English as a second language (ESL) classes, vocational classes, and help acquiring your high school diploma.

College of the Redwoods
Address: 7351Tompkins Hill Rd.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-476-4200 (Enrollment services)

Phone: 
800-641-0400 (General Information)


Eureka Even Start
Phone: 
707-441-3396

Offers GED, Adult Education and English as a Second Language, family mentors, parenting classes, free childcare, and transportation to school for parents of children under age 8, who wish to learn English or work on their high school diploma, get a better job and help their children succeed in school.

Home and Hospital
Phone: 
707-441-2574

In home or hospital education for students who cannot attend school for health reasons

Homeless Education Project
Address: 2100 J St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-441-2516

Provides educational liaisons, transportation, tutoring/mentoring, backpack project, school supplies, laundry vouchers, shoe vouchers, clothing vouchers, hygiene products, etc. Serves school age youth up to age 21.

Humboldt Literacy Project
Address: 647 Allard Ave, Room 74,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-443-3655

Assessment and education for adults who would like to learn to read. No charge for services.

NHUHSD (Northern Humboldt Unified High School District) Adult School
Address: 2755 McKinleyville Ave.,
McKinleyville  CA  95519
Phone: 
707-839-6460

Offers assistance in acquiring high school diploma and GED. Programs for independent study, ESL with free childcare, older adults (55+), adults with disabilities, Workforce Investment Act (up to age 24), Homeless Outreach Grant (up to age 20). Free enrolment and books.

Employment
Department of Rehabilitation
Address: 1330 Bayshore Way # 101,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-6300

Vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities, including evaluation, education, training, and job seeking assistance. Call to schedule an orientation appointment.

Experience Works
Address: 1125 16th St. 212,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
(707) 445-6781

Phone: 
(800) 288-1324

Assists low income workers 55 years of age and over find paid community-based service opportunities and gain employment related experience and training.

Express Employment Services
Address: 14 W Wabash St,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-268-1866

A temporary job agency. Does include temp jobs that lead to full time positions. All types of employment ranging from office to manual labor.

North Coast Veterans Resource Center
Address: 2107 3rd St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-442-4322

Case Management, employment, homeless services and transitional housing, resource and referral center. Employment and limited training for homeless and/or unemployed veterans

Sequoia Personnel Services
Address: 2930 E St.,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-445-9641

A temporary job agency. Does include temp jobs that lead to full time positions. All types of employment ranging from office to manual labor.

The Job Market
Address: 409 K St.,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-445-6149

Phone: 
707-441-5719 (workforce training)

Comprehensive resource center for jobseekers and employers. Resume assistance, fax, phones, classifieds, classes and workshops, counseling and advising.

Family Planning
Center for Women’s Health Care
Address: 2773 Harris St,
Eureka 95503  Ca  95503
Phone: 
707-444-9664

Phone: 
707-442-4593

Prenatal care. Accepts Medi-Cal and presumptive eligibility for Medi-Cal. Accepts private pay and insurance, CPSP program offers education, nutritional counseling, social services.

DK Stokes, MD, OB/GYN
Address: 2607 Harris St. Suite B,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-445-3443

Prenatal care. Accepts Medical and presumptive eligibility for Medi-Cal.

National Abortion Federation Hotline
Phone: 
1 (800) 772-9100

A confidential service providing referrals to clinics that are members of the Federation. It is not an all-inclusive listing of abortion clinics.

Six Rivers Planned Parenthood
Address: 2316 Harrison Ave.,
Eureka  Ca  95503
Phone: 
707-442-5709

Gynecological services. Pregnancy testing and counseling for pregnancy options. Family PACT (no-charge access to reproductive health services) sign ups, birth control consultation and distribution, and HIV/STD testing. Teen only walk in clinics. Medical and Surgical abortion services. Vasectomy services. Referrals to a wide range of pregnancy related services. Call for appointments and clinic hours.
Some parenting workshops offered on a rotating basis. Check Availability.

Financial Assistance
Consumer Credit Counseling
Address: 1309 11th St. Suite 104,
Eureka  Ca  95521
Phone: 
707-822-8536

Phone: 
1-800-762-1811

Counseling for debt management. Also offers credit report review. Counselor will pull credit reports and scores from all three of the credit bureaus, as well as offering advice on the results.

Food Stamps
Address: 929 Koster St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-269-3590

Phone: 
707-476-4700

Department of Health and Human Services 

General Relief
Phone: 
707-476-4700

A loan program for people with limited resources. Funds obtained must be paid back

Salvation Army
Address: 2123 Tydd St,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-442-6475

Financial assistance with utility bills that have received a 15 day or 48 hour notice for shut-off through REACH program. Short interview to qualify.
Individual or family can drop in and receive bag of groceries once per month. Picture ID needed for the one filling out the form, and some sort of ID for everyone else in the family. No income guidelines, proof of income. Also, REACH can provide energy assistance for utility bills that have received a 15 day, or 48 hour notice for shut off. Short interview to

Social Security
Address: 3144 Broadway,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-445-9640

Phone: 
1-800-772-1213

Retirement and disability income.

Unemployment Insurance
Phone: 
1-800-300-5616

Call to apply for assistance with unemployment benefits.

Food Resources
Arcata Community Center
Address: 321 Community Parkway Center,
Arcata  Ca  95521
Phone: 
707-825-2027

Distribute government commodities foods (no fresh food) 3rd Thurs of each month 10:30am – 11:00am to low income persons. Especially good for seniors – no long lines. Income guidelines, but no proof of income needed.

Arcata Service Center Arcata Endeavor
Address: 509 9th St.,
Arcata  Ca  95521
Phone: 
707-822-5008

Food boxes of bread and produce. Must show proof of Arcata residency,M-F 2:00-2:30 pm

Community Assistance Network (CAN)
Address: 355 Standard Veneer Road,
Crescent City  Ca  95531
Phone: 
(707) 464-9190

Faith Based Program, food bank, commodity supplemental food distribution, community gardens project. One box of food per individual or family per month.  Food distribution days are T,W,Th,F 12:00-3:30pm

Del Norte Senior Center
Address: 1765 Northcrest Drive,
Crescent City  Ca  95531
Phone: 
(707) 464-3069

Serve lunch to senior or anyone M-F, 60 years and up: $2.50 per meal, 50 years and below $5.00 per meal. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins taken. Deliveries to homebound. Free bus transportation to meals for Crescent City area residents.

Doorstep Lunches (Senior Resource Center)
Address: 1910 California Street,
Eureka  ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-9747

Hot or frozen meal including entrée of the day, starch, seasonal vegetable, and a fresh baked cookie for $8.50, all orders must be received by 3:00pm for the next day delivery. Orders must be pre-paid by credit card or cash on delivery, no checks accepted. Delivery times are from 12:00-1:00pm M-F. Boxed lunches (sandwiches on French roll) $10:00. No income/age restrictions apply. Can be ordered up to a month in advance. Orders of 10 or more require 3 days notice.

Eureka Rescue Mission
Address: 110 2nd St.,
P.O. Box #76,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-4551

Breakfast  5:30am-6:00am M-Sa, 6:30am-7:00  Sun.Intake for Dinner/Overnight Stay 5:30-6:00.Dinner 6:30pm Nightly, 365 days per year

Eureka Rescue Mission Women and Children
Address: 107 3rd Street,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-5016

Breakfast T/Th  8:00am-9:00.Dinner Every night 4:45pm, Mandatory Chapel Service Following, No ID/proof of income needed.

Ferndale Community Church
Address: 712 Main Street.,
Ferndale  Ca  95536
Phone: 
707-786-4475

Food commodities and fresh food to low income seniors (60+) 3rd Thurs of each month 8:00am – 12:00pm. Delivery to housebound seniors in Ferndale area available. No proof of income, no ID.

Food For People
Address: 307 West 14th St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-445-3166

Food boxes: Tues & Fri only.  Call in after 9:30AM to schedule same day appointments. Also bags of groceries delivered monthly. Appointments and food box pick-ups between 12:30PM and 4:30PM.  Must have current I.D, stated income/no proof
Food For People Summer Lunch Program
Free sack lunches for children who would normally get free school lunches during the school year. Pick-up at over 18 cites. Call for more information.
Food For People After School Snack
Nutritious snack after school. No income eligibility, neighborhood pick-up sites
Food for People Back Packs For Kids
A “back pack” full of child-friendly nutritious food for children in danger of going hungry over the weekend. Kids are identified and referred by school personnel, clinicians, and helping professionals in the community.
Food For People Community Education Outreach
Ask for Deb Waxman
Monthly cooking class at Eureka Co-Op by retired chef and diabetes educator.  What you have in your kitchen can be a tasty and nutritious meal. (Grant pending for Homeless Education, as well.)
Food For People
Can help clients sign-up for food stamps, and train case managers/social workers to help people apply for food stamps.

Food Stamp Division
Address: 929 Koster St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-269-3590

Streamline for food stamps and Medi-Cal

Food Stamps
Address: 929 Koster St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-269-3590

Phone: 
707-476-4700

Department of Health and Human Services 

Food’s Here Restaurant Delivery
Phone: 
707-441-0775

Delivers meals from numerous local restaurants for $7.00 charge plus restaurant expense. Delivers to Greater Eureka Area including Samoa, Manilla, Indianola, Cutten, Humboldt Hill, King Salmon, and others. Arcata Delivery on Fri &Sat night. Check website for restaurants served and more info.

Garberville Food Pantry
Address: Maple St.,
Garberville  Ca 
Phone: 
707-923-2275

Food distribution on T,Th 10:30 – 12:00, and Wed. 2:00-4:00 .Community Presbyterian Church,Maple street @ Locust

Grace Good Shepherd Church
Address: 1450 Hiller Road,
McKinleyville  Ca  95519
Phone: 
707-839-3726

Food boxes and garden produce distributed Wed. and Sat. 11:00 – 1:00. Just show-up and stand in line.  Need proof of living in the McKinleyville area (delivered mail or driver’s license.) No proof of income needed.
Senior Brown Bag Program
Food For People distribution. Seniors only, 3rd Thurs, commodities and fresh food.  Sign-up at Food For People, Eureka Site.

Home Delivered Meal Program (Senior Resource Center)
Phone: 
707-443-9747

For homebound seniors 60 and over. Lower priority for seniors with available caregivers. $2 suggested donation. Trinidad to Fortuna service area.

Humboldt Senior Resource Center Dining Centers
Phone: 
Arcata: 707-825-2027

Phone: 
Eureka:707- 443-9747

Phone: 
Fortuna: 707-725-6245

Make reservations day before, lunch served M-Fri 11:45AM-12:15PM.  60+. Suggested donation of $3.50 per meal.Deliver to 60 and over & homebound up to 5 to 7 meals a week as needed.

K’ima:w Medical Center (pronounced Kee-mohw)
Address: P.O. Box 1288,
Hoopa  Ca  95546
Phone: 
(530)625-4834

Food distributions for tribal members and residents who live on tribal lands Home delivered meals for seniors 60+ years and homebound living in valley. Call for more information.

Mateel Community Center
Address: 59 Rusk Lane,
Redway 
Phone: 
707-923-3368

Noon- 1:30, T, W, Th, Community meal everyone welcome, no income guidelines, no charge, donations welcome.

Murray Road Community Church McKinleyville
Address: 1490 Murray Road,
McKinleyville  Ca  95519
Phone: 
707-839-2484

"Soup’s On” Free lunch Mon-Sat. 12:00-2:00p. No ID or proof of income necessary.

Ray’s Food Place McKinleyville
Address: 1500 Anna Sparks Way,
McKinleyville  Ca  95519
Phone: 
(707)839-4413

Groceries delivered in greater McKinleyville area (Not Trinidad.) Possibly to Blue Lake as time and staffing permit. No extra charge.

Redway Healy Senior Center of So. Humboldt
Address: 456 Briceland Road,
Redway  Ca 
Phone: 
(707)923-2399

Food commodities distributed 2nd Thurs of the month between 1:30-4:00pm. Sign-up requires ID, Proof of age (65+,) residence in Redway area, and proof of income.
Meals on Wheels
Delivery of cooked meals for housebound and disabled. Waiting list, call for availability.
Congregate Meal Program
Full meal served at Senior Center M-F 12:15, call for reservations. 65+, suggested donation $4.00 (no Seniors will be turned away for inability to pay,) under 65, suggested donation $6.00
Quail Service So. Humboldt Transportation for Seniors and Disabled (943-300)Makes regular stops daily at the Senior Center, and can transport elderly and disabled to meals/activities.

Rural Human Services
Address: 286 M Street,
Crescent City  Ca  95531
Phone: 
(707) 464-7441

Food commodities distribution 2nd full week of the month T,W,Th. Emergency food boxes. Need California ID to sign-up. No proof of income/residency needed.

Salvation Army
Address: 2123 Tydd St,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-442-6475

Financial assistance with utility bills that have received a 15 day or 48 hour notice for shut-off through REACH program. Short interview to qualify.
Individual or family can drop in and receive bag of groceries once per month. Picture ID needed for the one filling out the form, and some sort of ID for everyone else in the family. No income guidelines, proof of income. Also, REACH can provide energy assistance for utility bills that have received a 15 day, or 48 hour notice for shut off. Short interview to

Senior Nutrition Center
Phone: 
707-825-2027

60 years and older, suggested donation $3.00 per meal, noon meal 11:30am -12:15, reservations required 825-2027

Seventh Day Adventist Community Services
Phone: 
Fortuna: 707-725-6164

Phone: 
Eureka: 707-442-6950

Phone: 
McKinleyville: 707-839-3832

Limited hours, call ahead

St. Joseph’s Pantry Shelf
Address: 2292 Newburg Road,
Fortuna  Ca 
Phone: 
(707)725-1148

Once per month food box to low income adults and families. Must Have utility bill for Fortuna, Loleta, or Bridgeville area. No ID, or proof of income needed.
Also, food commodities to low-income seniors

St. Vincent de Paul Meals
Address: 35 W. 3rd St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-445-9588

Provides free lunch and dinner service everyday 11-1p.m & 5-6 p.m.

WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Address: 730 Harris St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-445-6255

Provides nutritional counseling & food vouchers for mothers and their children up to age 5. Automatically eligible if you receive Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, TANF, or if you have a qualifying income

Yurok Food Distribution Program
Address: 190 Nelson Rd,
Crescent City  Ca  95531
Phone: 
(707) 464-1852

Commodities and fresh produce once per month for low income Native Americans on or near reservations. You can’t be on SSI or Food Stamps if California resident (Oregon okay.) Income guidelines apply. Must have proof of income, Tribal ID, utility bill or other proving physical address. Non-tribal members can qualify as long as they live on the reservation. Tribal members can live anywhere and still qualify.

HIV Resources
California Children Services
Address: 712 Fourth St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-445-6212

Services for children who are at risk of HIV infection or who are HIV positive.

Centers for Disease Control
Phone: 
800-232-4636 (English/Spanish)

Phone: 
800-232-6348 (Deaf Callers Only)

24 Hotline.

North Coast AIDS Project
Address: 529 I Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-441-5074

AIDS education and prevention, direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS
HIV Testing at 529 I St. Eureka - By appointment only - call 707-268-2109

Planned Parenthood
Address: 3225 Timber Court,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-442-5700

Confidential testing for HIV/AIDS

United Indian Health Services
Address: 1600 Weott Way,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-825-5070

Confidential testing for patients

Homelessness
Arcata House
Address: 1005 11th St.,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-822-4528

Case management for persons living in this transitional housing program. Transitional housing to learn skills needed to reach a goal of permanent housing. Focus is on women and children. Includes case management. Apartment first program places homeless single people with a disability into apartment or home.

Crescent City Community Assistance Network (CAN)
Address: 455 Standard Veneer Road,
Crescent City  CA  95531
Phone: 
(707) 464-9190

Temporary emergency shelter provided after completing a screening process. Homeowner and Rental Assistance for the elderly and disabled.

Eureka Rescue Mission (Men)
Address: 110 2nd St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-4551

Emergency shelter and transitional housing. Length of stay no more than 60 days.  Must remain clean and sober.  Mon-Su, sign in 5:30 and stay for meal, shower and bed space. Open 365 days per year.

Eureka Rescue Mission Women &Children’s Shelter
Address: 107 3rd St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-5016

Emergency shelter and transitional housing. Intake before 5:00pm (preferably) or later in case of emergency.

Eureka Rescue Mission Women and Children
Address: 107 3rd Street,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-5016

Breakfast T/Th  8:00am-9:00.Dinner Every night 4:45pm, Mandatory Chapel Service Following, No ID/proof of income needed.

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
Address: P.O. Box # 969,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-443-6042 (24 hour crisis line)

Phone: 
866-668-6543 (toll free outside local calling area)

Phone: 
707-444-9255 (Office)

Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Restraining order assistance. Support groups with free child care. Support group hours: Mon. 6-7:30pm, Thurs. 6-7:30pm, Fri 12-1:30pm. Children 17 yrs and under may stay with the parent.  Victims of domestic violence should call the crisis line. Offers temporary shelter and support, including support groups, temporary restraining orders, court advocacy, emergency food, clothing, and transportation. 30 days safe house also available.

Humboldt Housing Now
Phone: 
707-441-1001 (for 'pre-screening')

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program. Through United Way and RCAA. Federal Stimulus grant $ available to prevent eviction and provide for security deposits!!!

MAC House
Address: 2415 Second St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-269-9590

Phone: 
707-269-2002 (office)

Phone: 
707-269-2075 (Emergency shelter)

Case management for residents of this homeless transitional housing facility.  Transitional housing to learn skills needed to reach a goal of permanent housing. Single men, single women, and families with or without children.  The MAC house is not an emergency shelter. The intake process can last two or more weeks and participant must be on CalWorks.

North Coast Resource Center nee: Arcata Endeavor
Address: 501 9th Ave,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-822-5008

Not a shelter. Case management for homeless persons. Includes emergency interventions, referrals, emergency telephone and travel aid, ID search, SSI assistance.   NCRC provides support for homeless people, to include: hot meals and food bank, phone. Must provide proof of Arcata residency for food.

RCAA Family Services Emergency Shelter
Address: 926 G St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-269-2075

Call between 1:00PM and 3:00PM. By referral only. Entry point for Bridge House, Safe Haven, Second Step, motel vouchers.  Other than a very limited supply of motel vouchers there are no emergency shelter services available at this number. Also call this number to be set up an appt. for interview for MAC house (transitional housing)

Youth Services Bureau
Address: 1100 California St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Case management for teens ages 12-21 through a variety of residential or outreach programs related to unstable housing or homelessness. Also, advice and assessment for parents with concerns about teen children. This is also a crisis line but is appropriate for initial inquiries as well.
Our House: Crisis Shelter for homeless or at-risk youth between the ages of 12-17
The Launch Pad: Transitional living for homeless, runaway or at-risk youth ages 16-18b
Raven Project: Drop in Center and Street Outreach Program for homeless, runaway, or at-risk youth ages 12-21.  Showers, laundry, meals, toiletries, clothing and shoes, mail and phone service, employment assistance, other psychosocial and educational supports

Hospice and Palliative Care Resources
Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice
Address: 464 Maple Lane,
Garberville  CA  95542
Phone: 
(707) 923-7276

Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice serves the people of Southern Humboldt County, a rural area of nearly 3,000 square miles. Our patient care staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting families in providing the care needed to allow patients to die in their homes with the people they love nearby. We also offer support to people who are facing life-threatening illness and those who are bereaved. We have chosen to operate outside the Medicare licensed hospice system, allowing us to serve our patients with greater flexibility and humanity. Our services are free of charge and funded entirely by donations, gifts, fundraising events, and small local grants.

Hospice of Humboldt
Address: 2010 Myrtle Ave.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
(707) 445-8443

Fax: 
(707) 445-2209

Office is open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. To access Hospice of Humboldt at other times, just call 707-445-8443; nurses are available 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency.

Housing
American Property Mangement
Address: 3101 Concorde Drive Ste B,
McKinleyville  Ca  95519
Phone: 
707-839-9658

Rentals in the North County area. Call or email for a rental list.

Arcata Endeavor
Address: 501 9th Ave,
Arcata  Ca  95521
Phone: 
707-822-5008

Assistance with locating and securing housing.

Bode Property Management
Phone: 
Hotline: (707) 445-2414

Phone: 
Office: (707) 442-1313

Eureka, Arcata, and McKinleyville rentals.

Consolidated Management
Address: 710 E Street, Suite 130,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
(707) 441-0981

Eureka, Arcata, and McKinleyville rentals.

CraigsList
Click  rooms/shared (under housing)  for room rentals

Housing Authority
Address: 735 W Everding St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-4583

(Section 8, and subsidized apartments)Subsidized housing program for low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities.  Public housing units also available.

Humboldt Bay Housing
Address: 824 L Street, Ste. 5,
Arcata  Ca  95521
Phone: 
707-826-7312

Develops and manages housing for low to moderate income residents of  Humboldt County.

Humboldt Property Management
Address: 954 H Street,
Arcata  Ca  95521
Work Phone: 
707-825-1515

Many apartment rentals in Arcata, M-F 10-5.


IMS Property Management
Address: 3857 Walnut Drive,
Eureka  Ca  95503
Phone: 
707-445-0905

Rentals throughout Humboldt County. Call for rental list.

North Coast Veterans Resource Center
Address: 2107 3rd St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-442-4322

Case Management, employment, homeless services and transitional housing, resource and referral center. Employment and limited training for homeless and/or unemployed veterans

Professional Property Management
Address: 3109 H St,
Eureka  Ca 
Phone: 
Hotline: 707-444-9197

Phone: 
Office: 707-444-3835

Mostly Eureka rentals – many allow pets.

RCAA Family Services Property Management
Address: 537 9th St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-269-2011

Provides referrals for substantial number low cost housing options. Also owns and manages rental properties in Eureka, Mckinleyville, and Fortuna which includes studios, one, two, and three bedroom units.

Six Rivers Property Management
Address: 710 Main Street,
Fortuna  Ca  95540
Phone: 
(707) 725-1094

Phone: 
(707) 826-1094

Rentals in South County Area. Affordable housing.

Strombeck Properties
Phone: 
707- 822-4557

Phone: 
707- 822-4688

Many affordable apartments in Arcata

Hygeine
Arcata Endeavor
Address: 501 9th,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-822-5008

Shower and laundry service for volunteers, court appointments, job interviews, doctor’s appointments, and children who are in school.

Community Access Network (CAN)
Address: 355 Standard Veneer Road,
Crescent City  CA  95531
Phone: 
(707)464-9190

Hot showers and hygienic supplies, call for more information. May need Driver’s License, Social Security Card and Proof of Income.

Eureka Rescue Mission
Address: 110 2nd St.,
P.O. Box #76,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-4551

Breakfast  5:30am-6:00am M-Sa, 6:30am-7:00  Sun.Intake for Dinner/Overnight Stay 5:30-6:00.Dinner 6:30pm Nightly, 365 days per year

Eureka Rescue Mission
Address: 110 2nd St Eureka, CA 95521,
Eureka  CA  95521
Phone: 
707-443-4551

Free showers Mon, Wed, and Fri.1:00-3:00pm. Also Free Store at side of Thrift Store building, 1031 Broadway, Eureka, for clothes, shoes, blankets household items, etc. M-F 12:30-4:30, as much as you can carry.

Eureka Rescue Mission Women and Children
Address: 107 3rd Street,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-5016

Breakfast T/Th  8:00am-9:00.Dinner Every night 4:45pm, Mandatory Chapel Service Following, No ID/proof of income needed.

Eureka Rescue Mission Women and Children’s Shelter
Address: 107 3rd Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-5016

Showers M,W,F 9:00am-11:00am. Clean clothes, shoes, jackets. Emergency Diapers, formula (as available) wipes, and other baby needs anytime before 10pm. No ID, no proof of income needed.

Hansen’s Truck Stop
Address: 2404 Sandy Prairie Rd,
Fortuna  CA  95540
Phone: 
707-725-1744

Shower $1.00 , 5AM-8PM, bring own towel and soap.

Raven Project
Provides food, clothing, laundry, shower facilities, free internet access, safe sex supplies, bleach kits to clean needles, and other, for youth only, ages 10-21. Also provides other supportive services for youth in unstable housing situations (including homeless).

Legal Aid
Child Support Services
Address: P.O. Box 128,
Eureka  CA  95502
Phone: 
707-441-3200

Services provided for free and can establish paternity as well as obtain, enforce, collect and distribute child support and medical support orders.

Legal Services of Northern California
Website with Resources for legal needs, information about CA and Federal Laws and Legislators.

Legal Services of Northern California and Senior Legal Services
Address: 3rd St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-9123

Serves local people in legal matters regarding family, tenant’s rights and public benefits. Phone and in person consultation available.

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
Phone: 
1-800-221-7822

Provides legal assistance, not representation, to anyone who feels they may be victims of discrimination of any kind.

Newcomer Center
Address: 674 Allard Ave (Located on the Eureka Adult School Campus),
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-441-2462

Information and referral center for immigration, job search, legal help, and health referrals. Services for English, Spanish, Hmong, and other language speakers, and anyone with limited English skills.

Senior Legal Hotline
Phone: 
1-800-222-1753

Free legal advise for any reason by phone to CA residence over 60. Spanish speakers available.

Victim Witness Office
Address: 712 Fourth St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707- 445-7417

Humboldt County District Attorney
Violent crimes victims’ assistance to include court support and help opening claims to Victims of Crime Fund (provides compensation for costs associated with being the victim of a violent crime, including counseling, medical and dental bills, lost wages, funeral and burials).

Victims of Crime Resource Center
Phone: 
1-800-842-8467

Provides information and referral statewide to victims their families, victim service providers and other interested parties. The center publishes and distributes free information material yearly concerning victims rights. Spanish speaking available.

Medical Care
Downtown Express Medical Group
Address: 2456 Buhne Street,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-2293

Primary Care – Eureka Area

Dr. Charles Rigney
Address: 500 B. Street,
Scotia  CA  95565
Phone: 
707-764-5617

Family Practice – Rio Dell, Scotia

Dr. Olkin and Dr. C. Ray Jones
Address: 3302 Renner Drive,
Fortuna  CA  95540
Phone: 
707-725-3318

Family Practice – South County

Fortuna Family Medical Group
Address: 874 Main Street,
Fortuna  CA  95540
Phone: 
707-725-3334

Primary Care for the South County area.

HDN Medical Foundation
Phone: 
1-866-443-4563 (Toll Free)

Phone: 
707-443-4563

Find a local medical provider – including specialists – by searching this site. Referrals also made by phone.

Humboldt Medical Group
Address: 3306 Renner Dr,
Fortuna  CA  95540
Address: 528 Washington,,
Ferndale  CA  95536
Phone: 
707-725-6101

Phone: 
707-786-4028

Primary Care for the South County area

Kris Kelly Health Info Ctr.
Address: Humboldt County Library,
1313 3rd St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-442-9094

Provides general health information via phone, mail, internet.

Public Health, Department of Health and Human Services
Address: 529 I St,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
1-800-698-0843

Care line for health related questions for County residents.  Caller may be referred to services, or speak with a nurse on site.

Redwood Internal Medicine
Address: 3304 Renner Drive,
Fortuna  CA  95540
Phone: 
707-725-4477

Internal Medicine – South County

Redwoods Rural Health
Address: 101 West Coast Rd,
Redway  CA  95560
Phone: 
707-923-2783

Comprehensive primary care including behavioral health and full-scope dental care for Southern Humboldt.

Willow Creek Dept. of Public Health
Address: 77 Walnut Way,
Willow Creek  CA  95573
Phone: 
530-629-2410

Women’s health, STD screenings, immunization, birth control, pregnancy testing. (11/7/05 GY)

Medical Insurance
County Medical Services Program (CMSP)
Phone: 
707-269-3590

To apply by phone, call  707-268-3471.Provides limited health coverage for low-income, indigent adults 21-64 years of age.

Health Insurance Programs – Overview
Explains the basics of health insurance in California with links to programs.

Medi-Cal
Address: 929 Koster St,
Eureka  CA  95501
California’s version of Medicaid, healthcare insurance for low-income families and individuals.

(11/7/05 gy)


Medicare
Phone: 
800-772-1213

Phone: 
707-445-9610

Federal health insurance program for people 65 or older (or disabled for 2 or more years and RSDI eligible). Pays 80% of most medical expenses. For personal consultation on Medicare, Medigap plans and Medicare D, contact HICAP at 444-3000

Mental Health
Humboldt Family Services Center
Address: 1802 California St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-7358

Free walk-in counseling Mon 1-4. Provide many court ordered programs: Anger Management, Drug Diversion, the children of Divorce Workshop, and others. Victim witness and RCRC referrals acctepted. Medi-Cal and sliding fee scale. Also an office in Arcata – Call Eureka office to make an appointment.

Irv Tessler
Address: 381 Bayside Rd.,
Arcata  Ca  95521
Phone: 
707-826-2830

Psychiatric services. Does not accept Medi-cal. No sliding scale

Mental Health, DHHS
Address: 720 Wood St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-268-2900

Phone: 
707-445-7715 Crisis Line

Out patient services for psychiatrist, counselors and therapists for assessment, treatment and referral. Same day services as needed. Call for more information.

North Coast Association of Mental Health Providers (NCAMHP)
Excellent web-based resource. Match a patient’s treatment needs, insurance and location with a licensed therapist.

Pain Management
Family Resource Centers
Phone: 
McKinleyville: 707-840-0905

Phone: 
Manila: 707-444-9771

Phone: 
Rio Dell: 707-764-5239

Resource centers for Manila, Rio Dell, and McKinleyville.Parent Support Groups, parenting classes, some child care provided for class attendance. Call for additional information.

Mad River Community Hospital Pain Clinic
Phone: 
707-822-3621

See patients in consultation with on-going chronic pain not with interventions. Mostly interventional problems, things that can be treated with treatment. Consult for pain management by referral from PCP. Will recommend meds and other conservative measures, but PCP must manage meds. Takes Medi-Cal and Medicare and other insurance. M-F, 8-4 pm.

Making Headway, Inc
Address: 305 "O" Street,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
(707) 442-7668

Chronic pain management for those who have traumatic brain injury. Class meets Wednesdays from 12:30 – 1:30pm. Also offer conjunctive therapy class in a pool at Easter SEALS on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00pm. Ranges $2 - $5. Initial screening required.

Northern California Neurosurgery Medical Group
Address: 2400 Country Drive, Suite 100,
Fremont  Ca  94536
Phone: 
510-494-5700

Multi-specialty group caring for spine problems, carpal tunnel disease, pain, and work injuries.

Northern California Pain Initiative (NCPI)
Works with healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders to provide education about effective and appropriate pain management, conducts outreach regarding pain-related issues, provides information regarding access to services, and influences public policy. Also has links for Pain Management, Pediatric Pain and Senior Pain resources.

Northern California Spine Institute
Address: 5725 West Las Positas, Suite 200,
Pleasanton  Ca  94588
Phone: 
925-469-6274

Spine Institute is integrated with an inpatient and outpatient program that embraces new technology when appropriate for out patients, including less invasive surgical techniques. Multi-disciplinary program of spine treatment utilizing both surgical and non-surgical treatment.

UCSF Pain Management Center
Address: 2255 Post Street,
San Francisco  Ca  94143
Phone: 
415-885-PAIN(7246)

Phone: 
Patient Info Line 415-885-3878

Work with patients with complicated and chronic medical, surgical, and neurological pain problems. Patients will receive a comprehensive evaluation. Other services include: regional anesthesia (nerve block); transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS); physical therapy and/or occupational therapy; home exercise and activity guidance; medication tailoring; shorter individual psychotherapy and behavior modification; self-hypnosis training and biofeedback; stress management and relaxation; group and family psychotherapy.

Parenting
Changing Tides
Address: 2379 Myrtle Ave.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-444-8293

Phone: 
1-800-795-3554 (toll free)

Referrals for child care.  Child care, special needs and mental health case management for children. Family Eligibility Payment Service (FEPS) helps parents obtain subsidized child care.  Maintains a list of licensed and unlicensed childcare providers.  Trains licensed and unlicensed childcare providers. Call for referral to child care providers.

Healthy Moms
Address: 2910 H St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-441-5225

Required for mothers enrolled in the 6 month program only. 2 days/week.

Parent Project
Phone: 
707-441-2448

Phone: 
Pat Graves: 707-441-2423 ext: 423

Parent Project Jr. for elementary age children, 6-10 week course for bx management. Parent Project Sr. 10 week course for “out of control” teens. $20/session for parents of Eureka City Schools students or $120/session for others. Fees are adjustable. Classes held in the Fall. Contact Eureka Adult School 441-2448

Six Rivers Planned Parenthood
Address: 2316 Harrison Ave.,
Eureka  Ca  95503
Phone: 
707-442-5709

Gynecological services. Pregnancy testing and counseling for pregnancy options. Family PACT (no-charge access to reproductive health services) sign ups, birth control consultation and distribution, and HIV/STD testing. Teen only walk in clinics. Medical and Surgical abortion services. Vasectomy services. Referrals to a wide range of pregnancy related services. Call for appointments and clinic hours.
Some parenting workshops offered on a rotating basis. Check Availability.

TAPPN (Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Network)
Phone: 
707-476-4914

Case management services for teens and their families. Offers early pre/post-natal care, nutrition counseling, parenting education, family planning, individual and family counseling, peer support, child care, breast feeding and childbirth education by Public Health Nurse. Pregnant and/or parenting teens must enroll prior to age 19. Mates must enroll prior to 20 years, 10 months.

Senior Housing Resources
Housing Authority, City of Eureka and Humboldt County
Address: 735 West Everding St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-4583

Subsidized housing program for low-income seniors/disabled/families. Public housing units available.

Humboldt Bay Housing Development
Address: 100 Ericson Ct.,
Arcata  Ca  95521
Phone: 
707-826-7312

Affordable housing in Arcata and McKinleyville for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities.

Humboldt Senior Resource Center
Acts as single point of entry for senior services. Free information and referral service for seniors, caregivers, and service providers. Can consult regarding long-term care.

Property Management (RCAA)
Address: 904 G St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-269-2014

Maintains and administers housing options for low and moderate income dwellings, rentals, and other options.

Tri-County Independent Living, Inc.
Address: 2822 Harris Street,
Eureka  CA  95503
Phone: 
707-445-8404

Pager: 
707-445-8405 (TDD)

Short term case management and referral service for persons who identify themselves as disabled. Donated computers available for persons with disabilities.  Assist individuals in obtaining information about disability and independent living issues, assistive technology and programs. Provide housing lists and information in search of affordable housing. Benefits (SSA, SSDI, SSI, and Medi-Cal) counseling. Peer counseling available.  Provide housing lists and info in search of affordable housing. Info about disability and independent living issues, assistive technology and programs. Benefit counseling (SSA, SSI, SSDI, and Medi-Cal) and independent living skills training.

Senior Resources
Adult Protective Services
Address: 808 E St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-476-2100

Phone: 
24 Hour hotline:707-445-6180

Provides assistance to the elderly and adults who are functionally impaired (age 18+), and who are possible victims of abuse, exploitation or neglect, including self neglect. Services include information and referral to community resources, case management, assessments, emergency shelter or in-home protection, transportation, counseling, etc.  24 hour line for reporting adult and elder abuse.  PHN or SW will make home visit and possibly offer short-term case management and referral

Area 1 Agency on Aging
Address: 434 7th St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-443-4363 (caregiver registry)

Phone: 
707-442-3763 9 (caregiver services)

Help finding in-home caregivers, resource referral for people with disabilities.  Support and resource referral for caregivers and families of people with disabilities and Seniors. Acts as single point of entry for senior services. Free information and referral service for seniors, caregivers, and service providers. Can consult regarding long-term care.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP): 444-3000 Provides free counseling and help with Medicare, Medigap, Medicare D, long term care insurance, Medicare Fraud, Medicare appeals, etc.

Caregiver Registry
Phone: 
707-443-4363

Help finding in-home caregivers, resource referral for people with disabilities

Caregiver Services
Address: 434 7th St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-442-3763

Support and resource referral for caregivers and families of people with disabilities and Seniors

Easter Seals Adult Day Services
Address: 3289 Edgewood Rd.,
Eureka  c  95503
Phone: 
707-445-8841

Phone: 
1-800-675-SEAL

Services are designed to enhance or support life skills, well being, memory and community participation. M, W, F, 8:30 – 3:00pm (ages 18 and up) = Adult Day Services: They provide transportation and do outings, arts/crafts, social events and exercises. Partial scholarships available and willing to work various income situations.

Experience Works
Address: 1125 16th St. 212,
Arcata  CA  95521
Phone: 
(707) 445-6781

Phone: 
(800) 288-1324

Assists low income workers 55 years of age and over find paid community-based service opportunities and gain employment related experience and training.

Home Delivered Meals
Phone: 
707-668-5101

Home Delivered Meals – meals delivered once per week – freezable and heatable. Trinidad to Rio Dell and maybe beyond. Tribal elders/younger tribal members with disabilities who are homebound, no charge (any tribe).All others pay per meal (minimal cost).

Home Delivered Meals / Doorstep Lunches
Work Phone: 
707-443-9747

Home delivered hot lunches Monday – Friday. Must be 60+ years of age, homebound, and unable to prepare consistent nutritious meals, and live in delivery areas. (usually a wait list).Others may consider Doorstep Lunches (no wait list or age limit, but higher cost per meal).


In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Address: 929 Koster St.,
Eureka  CA  95501
Phone: 
707-476-2100

IHSS may be able to pay for a caregiver to help an eligible person or persons with everyday tasks. An IHSS social worker or Public Health nurse determines eligibility and the number of hours of assistance someone may receive each month. Based on Medi-Cal eligibility

In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Address: 880 Northcrest Dr,
Crescent City  CA  95531
Phone: 
707-464-3191

IHSS may be able to pay for a caregiver to help an eligible person or persons with everyday tasks. An IHSS social worker or Public Health nurse determines eligibility and the number of hours of assistance someone may receive each month. Based on Medi-Cal eligibility

In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Address: 808 E Street,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-476-2100

Program to help Medi-cal and very-low income people who are frail, elderly or functionally impaired, to stay in their own homes. Pays for a caregiver to help an eligible elderly person or persons with disabilities with everyday tasks.

Lifeline Service
Phone: 
707-445-9911

Lifeline service for Seniors and people with disabilities.

Senior Dining Centers
Phone: 
Arcata:707- 825-2027

Phone: 
Fortuna:707- 725-6245

Phone: 
Eureka:707-442-1181

Congregate Senior Meals. For  60+ year-olds.Suggested donation $3.00 per meal, BUT NO DONATION IS REQUIRED. Reservations are required.
For Reservations or Information Call:
Susan in ARCATA @ 825-2027. Lunch is served from 11:30-12:15
Gail in FORTUNA @ 725-6245. Lunch is served from noon-12:30
Benita in EUREKA @ 442-1181. Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15


Senior Home Repair and Job Bank
Phone: 
707-443-9747 ext 1240

Senior Home Repair. Helps homeowners with minor inexpensive repairs such as: leaky pipes or faucets, handrails, grab bars. Eligibility depends on income and location. Job Bank. Makes referrals for workers (handymen) for minor home repairs for people in various areas.

Senior Legal Hotline
Phone: 
800-222-1753

Free legal advice over the telephone for California residents over 60 years of age on any subject. Call early in the morning…you will get a call back.

Senior Legal Services
Address: 1910 California Street,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-443-9747

Appointments in person for legal advice regarding Social Security, SSI, CMSP, Medi-Cal, In-Home Support Services (IHSS). Must be 60 or older.

Transportation
Arcata Mad River Transit System (AMRTS)
Arcata/Valley West/Sunnybrae bus service.

Service within Blue Lake and to Arcata.

Dial-A-Ride
Phone: 
707-442-4555

Door-to-door service for disabled or elderly. Must be unable to use public transportation or walk to bus stop. Rider must be certified by a licensed MD/DO and must purchase tickets in advance. Only available from McKinleyville to Humboldt Hill – along 101, with some service to Old Arcata Road. Call 443-0826 for eligibility and ticket information.Fax completed applications: 443-2032

Eureka Transit Service (ETS)
Bus service in Eureka city limits.

Door-to-door bus service for disabled and seniors within the Fortuna City limits.

Other Transportation Information at A1AA site:
Other transportation services for the region.

Quail Bus
Phone: 
707-943-3000

Southern Humboldt bus for disabled and elderly. Weekly trips to Fortuna and Eureka.

Redwood Transit System (RTS)
“County Bus” from Scotia to Trinidad also Willow Creek.

Utilities Assistance
CARE Program (PG&E)
Phone: 
800-743-2273

Program for qualifying, low-income or fixed-income PG&E customers for a 20% savings on their bill for two years. Customer must have his/her name on the bill or LL must complete submetered application.

Humboldt Senior Resource Center, Firewood Program
Phone: 
707-443-9747 ext. 1240

Firewood for low to moderate income seniors 65+. Call for income eligibility information. You pay for delivery or pick up the wood yourself.

Lifeline Telephone Service
Phone: 
1-800-310-2355

Universal Lifeline service/program for low income households. Have to call to set it up, they will ask a few questions to determine if you qualify. This program provides a discount on your installation rate and gives you ½ off rates for phone services.

A licensed MD must certify that the patient is:
* dependent on life-support equipment  OR
* a para/hemi/quadrapregic or MS pt w/special heating needs OR
* being treated for another illness w/special heating needs

RCAA’s Energy & Environmental Services Division, Energy Demonstration Center
Address: 539 T St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-444-3834

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): 444-3834. Provides financial assistance for PG&E, Propane, and Firewood. Calls are taken every Monday starting at 9:00am to make appointments for that week. Once slots are full, no more calls are taken for that week. Calls and appointments are taken again the following Monday though out the year until their money runs out. Low-moderate income eligible.

REACH Program
Address: 2123 Tydd Street,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-442-6475

Assistance up to $300 with past-due PG&E bills for income eligible people. 1-2 person HH ($2282/mo after taxes income limit). Must have a 15 day notice (Reach pays past due amount OR 48 hour notice (Reach pays full amount) Does NOT cover deposits; subject to availability of funds.

Weatherization Programs
Phone: 
PG&E energy partners: 1-800-933-9555

Phone: 
Atlas: Susan Penn: 707-443-9660

Programs to improve home energy efficiency for homeowners and renters. Participants may qualify for appliance replacement. Subject to availability of funds. Call for information.

Veterans Services
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Address: 810 Vermont Ave.,
NW  Wa  20420
Phone: 
1-800-827-1000

Federal telephone service contact point for all services available to veterans through the US government.

Eureka Veterans Clinic
Address: 714 F St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707- 442-5335

Provides primary care, mental health, and some ancillary services to qualified veterans.

Humboldt County Veterans Service Office
Address: 825 5th St., Rm. 310,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-445-7341

Advocate for veterans and their dependents for support in getting benefits and processing claims.

North Coast Veterans Resource Center
Address: 2107 3rd St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-442-4322

Case Management, employment, homeless services and transitional housing, resource and referral center. Employment and limited training for homeless and/or unemployed veterans

Redwoods Veterans Outreach Center
Address: 2830 G St.,
Eureka  Ca  95501
Phone: 
707-444-8271

Provides a broad range of counseling, outreach and services to eligible veterans and their families.

Veterans Upward Bound
Arcata  Ca 
Phone: 
1-800-826-4971

Offers college preparatory courses to veterans beginning or returning to college. Day and evening classes during the Fall and Spring semesters. Application & placement assistance, career & academic advising, transcript requests, financial aid assistance, college admission testing and individual tutoring. Available without charge to all college-bound veterans.