Recovery services
East Valley Pentecostal/Steps towards Sobriety (AA)
East Valley Pentecostal Church
2715 S. White Rd., San Jose, CA 95148
Phone: 1.408.270.2500
Recovery Cafe San Jose
80 S. 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 1.408.294.2963
Salvation Army
702 W. Taylor St., San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: 1.408.298.7600
Victory Outreach San Jose
590 Shawnee Lane, San Jose, CA 95123
Phone: 1.408.578.0800
Medical services
CHDP- Child Health and Disability Prevention Program
Referrals for medical and dental check-ups for low-income children through age 20.
Phone: 1.800.689.6669
2011 Little Orchard St, San Jose, CA 95125
Phone: 1.408 510.7543
Better Health Pharmacy
Free medications (based on availability) to those with a doctor’s prescription.
725 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 1.408.794.0564
Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
Medical and Social Services for Homeless.
2101 Alexian Drive, San Jose, CA 95116
Phone: 1.408.272.6050
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Free healthcare for the homeless.
Monday - Friday 8 am -12 pm
80 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 1.408.283.8100
Free or low-cost health clinics
RotaCare San Jose
Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The clinic does not take any appointments over the phone. Patients need to come to the School Health Clinic on Wednesday morning and stand in line, in order to get a ticket for that evening's clinic. The tickets are handed out by a RotaCare volunteer, usually at about 7:00 a.m.
100 Oak Street San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: 1.408.715.3088
RotaCare Gilroy
Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Patients are seen on a first-come-first-served basis. Patients should arrive on Tuesday before 4:30 pm. Patients need to form a line outside the clinic. Clinic doors will open at 4:30 pm to begin taking names down on the patient list.
7861 Murray Avenue Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: 1.408.676.3030
MayView Mountain View Clinic
Call (650) 327-8717 to Book An Appointment!
900 Miramonte Avenue, 2nd Fl Mountain View, CA 94040
Phone: 1.650.965.3323
Sunnyvale Clinic
Call (650) 327-8717 to Book An Appointment!
785 Morse Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: 1.408.746.0455
Housing and shelters
Life Moves
Adult Men:
358 N. Montgomery St, San Jose 95110.
Phone: 1.408.271.5160
Adult Women and Families:
260 Commercial St, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 1.408.271.1630
33 Encina Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 1.650.853.867
Adult men & women with mental illness:
546 W. Julian, San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: 1.408.271.0820
Bill Wilson Center
Adult Men:
Varied services for ages 11-25.
3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: 1.408.243.0222
HomeFirst
Adult Men:
2011 Little Orchard St, San Jose, CA 95125
Phone: 1.408.294.2100
Homeless Helpline - 1.408.510.7600
Project We Hope
Adult Men:
1858 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 1.650.779.4635
Salvation Army
One-time rent/deposit assistance.
Phone: 1.408.282.1165 x3210
Family Supportive Housing
Shelter services for homeless/Waiting list hotline.
Phone: 1.408.926.8885
City Team - Rescue Mission
Overnight shelter for men.
1174 Old Bayshore Highway, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone:1.408.288.2153
CityTeam — Heritage Home
Pregnant women.
435 N. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 1.408.294.1238
Employment assistance
Work 2 Future
Job search assistance, workshops, training, and career counseling.
Phone:1.408.794.1100
Education and job placement
Phone:1.408.213.0961
Employment Services-Catholic Charities
Employment preparation services, job development services, post-employment support.
Phone:1.408.325.5195
Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Job training and placement
Phone:1.408.998.5774
LDS Employment Resources
Job training and placement
Phone:1.408.729.4700
Family services
Early Head Start Program
Services for children from birth—3 years of age
Phone: 1.408.453.6900
Kid Connections
Developmental & behavioral screenings and services. Ask for a Kid Connections Representative.
Phone: 1.800.704.0900
FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
Free programs, services, and activities for families with children birth through age five.
Phone: 1.408.260.3700
Black Infant Health Program
Within a culturally affirming environment and honoring the unique history of African-American women, the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program aims to help women have healthy babies.
Phone: 1.408.937.2270
Parents Helping Parents
Helping families who have children with special needs.
Phone: 1.408.727.5775
Immunization Program
At the Santa Clara County Public Health Department Immunization Program, we offer community immunization, education, and training, provide information and resources, and partnerships with private and public organizations working collaboratively to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases.
Phone: 1.408.792.5007
Lead Prevention Program
The Santa Clara County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is a state-funded program aimed at identifying and treating children who are at risk for lead poisoning. Our program works with children from birth to age 21.
Phone: 1.408.992.4900
TB (Tuberculosis) Clinic
Santa Clara County (SCC) has the 3rd highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases among all counties in California after Los Angeles and San Diego Counties.
Phone: 1.408.792.5200
SCC Fatherhood Collaborative
Variety of services for fathers and men
Phone: 14086411323
California Children’s Services (CCS)
Specialized medical care for children with CCS-eligible medical conditions
Phone: 1.408.793.6200
San Andreas Regional Center
Assistance for those with disabilities
Phone: 1.408.374.9960
Public assistance
If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, it may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food, and other necessary expenses.
Cal - Fresh
It helps low-income legal residents purchase food.
Medi-Cal
Medical insurance for people with no-to-low incomes.
Phone: 1.877.962.3633
Social Services Office Locations
Central County
1867 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95111 - Bus Route 73
Phone: 1.877.962.3633
North County
1330 W. Middlefield Road Mountain View, CA 94043 - Bus Route 32
Phone: 1.408.278.2400
South County
379 Tomkins Court Gilroy, CA 95020 -Bus Route 17
Phone: 1.408.758.3300
Food assistance
Food Connection
Provides connections to over 320 available food resources including pantries, shelters, and kitchens
Phone:1.800.984.3663
Family Harvest
Once a month food distribution for eligible families
Phone:1.408.266.8866 x228
Santa Clara County WIC
Program Nutrition/Breastfeeding education and food vouchers for low income women and children.
Phone: 1.408.792.5101
Cal-Fresh Program
Formerly known as SNAP and Food Stamps.
Phone: 1.877.962.3633
Legal services
Bay Legal
Free legal assistance for non-criminal matters.
Phone: 1.408.850.7066
Legal Aid Society
Legal aid for low-income persons.
Phone:(408) 283-8945
Child Support Services
Any parent or legal guardian of a minor child in need of child support may open a case with the office.
Phone:1.866.901.3212
Self-Help Center
If you live in Santa Clara County, you can come in person to the Self-Help Center Office/Family Law Facilitator's (SHC/FLF) Office in downtown San Jose. The SHC/FLF can help guide you through the court system in Santa Clara County.
Resource centers
Community Solutions
Offers a variety of specific services in South County for children and adults, including domestic violence situations and housing assistance for those who qualify.
Phone: 1.408.842.7138
Youth & Family Crisis Line
Phone: 1.408.683.4118
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence: 1.877.END.SADV (1.877.363.7238)
City Team Ministries
Variety of services including meals, shelter, recovery services, and other basic needs for men and women in need—including hygiene products and clothing. AA meetings for men are also available.
1297 North 13th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 1.408.232.5600
Catholic Charities
Comprehensive services including employment, older adult services, housing assistance, behavioral health services, and services for children.
2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 1.408.468.0100
Santa Maria Urban Ministry
Offers basic services to meet short-term needs, including a food pantry, preschool learning, adult education, clothing, and tax preparation.
778 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: 1.408.292.3314
Bill Wilson Drop-In Center
Serves homeless youth ages 13-25. Services include basic necessities such as food, clothing, personal care items, lockers, and access to phone, computers, and email, showers and washer and dryer facilities and support services.
693 South 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 1.408.925.0231
Gilroy Compassion Center
Variety of services to meet basic needs for the homeless, including food, clothing, hygiene supplies, legal campsites, and other services.
370 Tomkins Ct, Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: 1.408.763.7120
Sacred Heart Community Service
Variety of services including food, clothing, family and children programs, housing assistance, financial coaching, and employment services.
1381 South First St. San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: 1.408.278.2160
The Health Trust
Variety of services including helping those with HIV/AIDS, older adults, assisting families in obtaining health insurance, care for children’s teeth and health education.
1400 Parkmoor Ave., Suite 230, San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: 1.408.961.9850
Opportunity Center—CWG
A variety of services to meet basic needs for the homeless, including food, clothing, and hygiene supplies. Additional services to help move out of homelessness are available as well.
33 Encina Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 1.650.853.8672
Santa Clara County Reentry Resource Center
151 W. Mission St., San Jose, CA 95110
Office:1.408.535.4274
Faith-based resource centers
Faith-based reentry supports and services for individuals returning from incarceration to the community and their families.
Destiny
Bible Way Christian Center.
2090 Oakland Road, Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
Office:1.408.571.2222 x18
After Hours:1.408.599.8989
Bridges of Hope
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
1811 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Office:1.408.412.2939, 1.408.412.4155
After Hours:1.408.412.4155
Maranatha Christian Center
80 S. Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
Office:1.408.280.0145
After Hours:.408.449.4064