Free Community Resources
for All Californians

800-399-4529 · lafla.org

Free civil legal help for LA County residents. Covers housing, family law, immigration, veterans benefits, consumer issues, and more. Walk-in clinics and online applications available.

dcba.lacounty.gov/legal-access-centers

Free courthouse self-help centers at multiple LA County locations. Assistance with forms, court processes, and legal information. No appointment needed at most locations.

lafla.org/get-help/veterans

Free legal services for LA veterans covering housing, income benefits, healthcare benefits, and record expungement. No income requirement for veterans.

law.ucla.edu/veterans-legal-clinic

Law students supervised by licensed attorneys provide free legal assistance to underserved LA veterans on disability claims, discharge upgrades, and benefits.

dhs.lacounty.gov · 211 for locations

LA County operates a network of free and low-cost health clinics serving all residents regardless of insurance or immigration status. Services include primary care, dental, vision, and specialty care.

Dial 211 · 211la.org

LA County's 211 system connects residents to free health services, clinics, food assistance, and social services 24/7. The most comprehensive free resource directory in the county.

1-800-854-7771 (24/7) · dmh.lacounty.gov

LA County's 24/7 mental health crisis line and service network. Provides crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, case management, and residential services. Free for LA County residents.

1-800-854-7771 · didihirsch.org

One of California's largest mental health agencies. Offers free and sliding-scale outpatient therapy, crisis services, and substance use treatment across LA County.

dcba.lacounty.gov/financial-empowerment-resources

LA County's Department of Consumer and Business Affairs provides free financial counseling, credit building, debt management, and benefits enrollment assistance to all county residents.

Dial 211 · 211la.org

Connects LA residents to emergency financial assistance, utility assistance, rent help, and free financial counseling programs across the county.

baylegal.org · 415-982-1300

Free civil legal help for low-income Bay Area residents across Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Solano counties. Housing, family law, public benefits, and immigration.

sfsuperiorcourt.org

Free courthouse self-help center at San Francisco Superior Court. Assists with family law, landlord-tenant, small claims, and civil harassment matters. No appointment required.

lccrsf.org

Free legal services for low-income Bay Area residents facing discrimination, immigration issues, and civil rights violations. Particular focus on communities of color.

sffc.org · 415-762-3700

Provides free medical care to uninsured San Francisco residents regardless of income or immigration status. Walk-in and appointment-based services including primary care and preventive health.

berkeleyfreeclinic.org · 510-548-2570

Volunteer-run free clinic providing medical care, dental care, peer counseling, and community health services. Open to all — no insurance, no income verification required.

Dial 211 · 211bayarea.org

Free, confidential 24/7 referral service connecting Bay Area residents to health, mental health, and social services across all nine Bay Area counties.

1-415-970-4000 · sfdph.org

San Francisco's public mental health system provides crisis services, outpatient therapy, and community-based mental health support. Free for SF residents through the public system.

1-800-491-9099 (24/7) · acbhcs.org

Alameda County's 24/7 mental health crisis line and behavioral health services. Free crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and case management for county residents.

sfgov.org/ofe/counseling

Free, confidential financial counseling available to anyone who lives, works, or receives services in San Francisco. Covers budgeting, debt, credit, and benefits access. No income requirement.

uwba.org/sparkpoint

Free financial coaching, credit building, savings programs, and benefits enrollment at SparkPoint centers across the Bay Area. Open to all income levels.

sdvlp.org · 619-235-5656

Assists over 6,000 low-income San Diego residents annually with free legal assistance coordinated through 3,000+ volunteer attorneys. Covers family law, housing, consumer, and elder law.

sandiego.edu/veterans-clinic

Free legal advice and representation for San Diego veterans on disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits, and civil matters. Supervised by licensed attorneys.

sandiego.edu/law/clinics

University of San Diego Law School clinics provide free legal services to the San Diego community across multiple practice areas including immigration, criminal justice, and civil rights.

Dial 211 · 211sandiego.org

San Diego County's 24/7/365 resource connecting residents to community health, mental health, and disaster services. Free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.

vim-sd.org

Free medical care for uninsured and underinsured San Diego County residents. Volunteer physicians, nurses, and medical professionals provide primary and specialty care at no cost.

1-888-724-7240 (24/7) · sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/bhs

San Diego County's 24/7 behavioral health crisis line and public mental health system. Free crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and psychiatric services for county residents.

sandiego.edu/telehealth-clinic

Free and low-cost telehealth counseling for children and adolescents provided by supervised graduate students. Available to San Diego County residents.

Dial 211 · 211sandiego.org

Connects San Diego residents to emergency financial assistance, utility help, rent assistance, and free financial counseling programs throughout the county.

nfcc.org/agency-finder

NFCC-certified credit counselors in San Diego provide free financial counseling, debt management plans, and housing counseling regardless of income.

lsnc.net · 916-551-2150

Free civil legal services for low-income Northern California residents. Covers housing, family law, public benefits, consumer issues, and immigration across Sacramento and surrounding counties.

saccourt.ca.gov

Free courthouse self-help center at Sacramento Superior Court. Assistance with family law, landlord-tenant, small claims, and civil matters. Walk-in available.

211 for locations · dhs.saccounty.gov

Sacramento County's public health system provides free and sliding-scale health services including primary care, immunizations, and family planning. Call 211 for nearest location.

1-916-875-1055 (24/7) · dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS

Sacramento County's 24/7 mental health crisis line and behavioral health system. Free crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and substance use treatment for county residents.

Dial 211 · 211sacramento.org

Connects Sacramento residents to emergency financial assistance, utility help, food programs, and free financial counseling throughout the region.

fecpublic.org

Free, confidential financial counseling available at no cost and regardless of income or immigration status. Meet with a counselor as many times as needed.

inlandcountylegal.org · 888-245-4257

Free civil legal services for low-income residents of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Covers housing, family law, immigration, consumer issues, and public benefits.

inlandequityclt.org

Provides homeownership counseling, down payment assistance referrals, and legal guidance for Inland Empire residents pursuing affordable homeownership.

Dial 211 · 211inland.org

Free health and human services referral for Riverside and San Bernardino county residents. Connects to free clinics, mental health services, food assistance, and more.

1-951-955-2445 (24/7) · ruhealth.org

Riverside County's public behavioral health system. Free crisis intervention, outpatient mental health services, and substance use treatment for county residents.

1-800-782-4357 (24/7) · sbcounty.gov/dbh

San Bernardino County's 24/7 crisis line and public mental health system. Free crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and psychiatric services.

Dial 211 · 211inland.org

Connects Inland Empire residents to emergency financial assistance, utility programs, rent help, and free financial counseling throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

centralcallegal.org · 800-675-8001

Free civil legal services for low-income residents of Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare counties. Covers housing, family law, immigration, and veterans legal services.

sjcl.edu

Free legal clinics for Central Valley residents provided by supervised law students. Covers family law, small claims, and general civil matters.

Dial 211 · 211fresno.org

Free health and human services referral for Central Valley residents. Connects to free clinics, mental health services, food programs, and emergency assistance.

1-800-654-3937 (24/7) · co.fresno.ca.us/bhs

Fresno County's 24/7 mental health crisis line and public behavioral health system. Free crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and substance use treatment.

Dial 211

Connects Central Valley residents to emergency financial assistance, utility programs, and free financial counseling throughout Fresno, Kern, and San Joaquin counties.