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Apply for Medi-Cal

by Department of Health Care Services

Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for Californians who meet eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status. Most applicants who apply and enroll in Medi-Cal will receive care through Medi-Cal health plans.

Topics: Assistance and social programs, Health and wellness


Attend a Student Financial Aid Workshop

by California Student Aid Commission

Attend a student financial aid workshop with the Cash for College program. The Cash for College program offers free, hands-on workshops across the state. From October 1 to March 2, families can get help to complete the California Dream Act Application or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also learn about scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

Topics: Assistance and social programs, Education


CalABLE Visa Prepaid Card

by California Achieving a Better Life Experience

Sign up for tax-free treatment on earnings and withdrawals to pay for disability-related expenses

Topics: Assistance and social programs, Health and wellness, Taxes


Calculate Your Earthquake Insurance Premium

by California Earthquake Authority

Use the CEA Premium Calculator for a free CEA California residential earthquake insurance premium estimate. To purchase a CEA policy, you must contact a participating residential insurer.

Topics: Assistance and social programs, Housing and real estate, Safety and emergencies


CalFile - File return for free

by Franchise Tax Board

Use CalFile to e-file your state tax return directly to the Franchise Tax Board. Get real-time confirmation and the fastest refund possible. And best of all, it’s free.

Topics: Taxes


Create a MyFTB account

by Franchise Tax Board

MyFTB gives individuals, business representatives, and tax professionals access to tax account information and services.

Topics: Taxes


Find a Dentist

by Department of Health Care Services

Medi‑Cal Dental offers free or low-cost dental benefits for enrolled Medi‑Cal members. If your income is more than the Medi‑Cal limit for your family size, a low-cost monthly premium may be required.

Topics: Health and wellness


Food & Nutrition

by Department of Aging

CDA contracts with partners providing free group meals in congregate settings such as senior centers and with others that deliver free nutritious meals to older adults in their homes. The service also provides nutrition education, nutrition risk screening, and nutrition counseling. Voluntary contributions are welcome but not required.

Topics: Assistance and social programs, Health and wellness


Housing Counseling Program

by Housing Finance Agency

Californians struggling with the homebuying process, their existing mortgage or rental payments or those that are in danger of experiencing homelessness can find it hard to identify and use the wide variety of resources that are available to help. Struggling Californians can get helpful strategies and resources by scheduling a free, confidential session with a HUD-certified housing counselor. To get help, visit CalHFA’s NMS Housing Counseling Program web page and connect with a housing counselor.


Medicare Counseling

by Department of Aging

The California Department of Aging contracts with partners coordinating HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program), whose volunteers provide free one-on-one information and counseling to older adults and their families on complex Medicare and health insurance related issues.

Topics: Assistance and social programs, Health and wellness


Path to U.S. Citizenship

by California State Library

Public libraries can help put you on the path to citizenship! Public libraries can provide immigration study and test materials, official immigration forms and access to computers for filling out the citizenship application. Even if you don’t speak English your library can help. Many libraries offer free English classes and also have books, audio CDs, and DVDs in different languages to help you learn or improve your English on your own. Best of all, library materials and services are free. All you have to do is find your local public library and sign up for your free library card. Then ask the friendly staff how to start your journey to citizenship. Deciding to become a citizen is an important decision - your public library can help you reach your dream!


Report a Hate Incident

by Civil Rights Department

All victims and witnesses of hate incidents and hate crimes can report and are eligible for free hotline support services. California vs Hate is not affiliated with law enforcement, and you can report anonymously.

Topics: Assistance and social programs, Safety and emergencies


Small Business Assistance Centers

by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Quickly locate a center and connect with a local advisor. The network of centers provide free one-on-one consulting and no-cost or low-cost trainings, in over 30 languages

Topics: Businesses


Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

by Franchise Tax Board

Get free tax help at a location near you

Topics: Assistance and social programs, Taxes


Youth Behavioral Health

by Department of Health Care Services

Several options exist for youth mental health and substance use treatment and prevention. BrightLife Kids: Provides vital resources, including free coaching, age-tailored educational content, online tools, and care navigation services, to parents, caregivers, and kids 0-12 years old (https://www.hellobrightline.com). Soluna: Provides vital resources, including free coaching, age-tailored educational content, online tools, and care navigation services, to teens and young adults ages 13-25 (https://solunaapp.com). Dyadic Services: Children up to age 5 who are covered by Medi-Cal and their caregivers may qualify for dyadic care (https://cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/workstream/enhanced-medi-cal-benefits-dyadic-services/).

Topics: Health and wellness