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Call Del Norte County Social Services first to screen for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, cash aid, and emergency housing referrals.

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Programs to contact

1

Del Norte County Health and Human Services

Local Government Program

County clinics, WIC, immunizations, addiction recovery and case management for Crescent City residents; see services & clinic hours.

2

Del Norte County Social Services

Local Government Program

Apply for county rental assistance, emergency housing referrals, food benefits enrollment and CalFresh help; apply for rental help.

3

Del Norte County Behavioral Health Branch

Local Government Program

Behavioral Health counseling, outpatient addiction treatment and housing stabilization referrals for Del Norte residents; call for intake.

4

Redwood Coast Transit Authority

Local Government Program

Local bus and paratransit service connecting Crescent City to clinics, shelters and job centers; see routes & schedules.

Open provider page +1-707-308-7433
5

Legal Services of Northern California

Nonprofit

Eviction defense, housing voucher appeals, public benefits and legal representation for low-income residents; request legal help.

Open provider page +1-916-551-2150
6

LIHEAP California

Federal Government Program

State LIHEAP energy and utility assistance, crisis referrals and furnace/heater repair programs for low-income households; apply online.

Open provider page +1-214-747-5455

Recommended next steps

  • Call Del Norte County Social Services first to screen for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, cash aid, and emergency housing referrals.
  • Ask Health and Human Services for coordinated entry or homeless services access in Crescent City.
  • Use Redwood Coast Transit for local bus routes and ask about reduced fares if income-qualified, disabled, or older adult.
  • Contact Open Door for primary care, Medicaid/Medi-Cal enrollment help, and sliding-fee medical appointments.
  • If you need mental health or substance-use support, contact Del Norte County Behavioral Health directly.
  • For meals or senior supports, contact Del Norte Senior Center and ask about eligibility and transportation options.
  • For food, clothing, shelter help, or emergency assistance, contact Community Assistance Network.
  • For eviction, public benefits, debt, domestic violence, or housing rights issues, apply with Legal Services of Northern California.
  • Apply for California LifeLine if you need discounted phone service.
  • Apply for LIHEAP or ask Social Services about local energy-bill assistance before a shutoff date.

Need categories

Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability

Food Assistance

  • Food Security