Health and wellness

Get health and wellness support for you and your family. Find resources for medical care, nutrition, and senior services.

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A tan middle-aged doctor uses a stethoscope on a baby as the baby sits on his mother’s lap.

Apply for Medi-Cal

Get free or low-cost medical care. Medi-Cal provides health coverage for qualified individuals.

An Asian man is in a grocery store with his young son who sits in a shopping cart.

Apply for food stamps

Add to your food budget and get help putting healthy food on the table with the CalFresh Program.


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Access Care

by Department of Health Care Services

Hundreds of hospitals and thousands of doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and other health care providers participate in the Medi-Cal program to provide medically necessary services to members.

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Adult Day Health Centers

by Department of Aging

The California Department of Aging contracts with centers providing day programs for older adults and adults with disabilities as an alternative to institutional care. Centers provide an array of activities and services.

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Apply for Birth Certificate

by California Department of Public Health

Apply for Birth Certificate. An authorized, certified California birth certificate can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes.

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Apply for Loan Repayments, Scholarships, Grants

by Department of Health Care Access and Information

HCAI improves healthcare access by providing scholarships, loan repayments, and grants to students, graduates, and institutions providing direct patient care in areas of unmet need. Learn about the loan repayment programs, scholarships, grants, and more.

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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.

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Apply for Medical Insurance

by California Health Benefit Exchange

Apply for Medical Insurance via Covered California

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Behavioral Health

by Department of Health Care Services

Behavioral health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders, life stressors and crises, and stress-related physical symptoms. Behavioral health care refers to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of those conditions.

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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief

by California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency

Whether it’s a health-related event or a significant financial hardship, COVID-19 has affected us all. As our state continues to recover, we are committed to keeping families housed and recognize that California renters and landlords have enough to worry about. We want to make sure that past due rent isn’t one of them.

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CA Meals For Kids App (Android)

by California Department of Education

The CA Meals for Kids mobile app helps you find, save, and share nearby California meal sites by searching on a variety of criteria.

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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

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California Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

by Department of Industrial Relations

In California, most workers earn Paid Sick Leave to take time off work to care for themself or a family member. Learn about the different types of Paid Sick Leave.

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California Senior Gateway

by Department of Insurance

The Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems. Find information on such topics as: -Avoiding and Reporting Abuse & Neglect -Preventing Fraud, Financial Abuse & Common Scams -Health Care Information -Your Rights -Other Resources Senior Gateway is sponsored by the Elder Financial Abuse Interagency Roundtable (E-FAIR) and hosted by the California Department of Insurance. For more information about E-FAIR please visit the "About Us" page.

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Disability Access

by Department of General Services

Promotes disability access through dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders, including the disability and business communities.

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eVQ - Electronic Verification Questionnaire

by Department of Toxic Substances Control

The eVQ System is how hazardous waste handlers file the required ID Number Verification Questionnaire to maintain the active status of their ID numbers.

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Family Caregiver Services

by Department of Aging

The California Department of Aging contracts with the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that coordinate a variety of services for older adults, adults with disabilities, informal caregivers, and family caregivers. Caregivers can access services such as respite care and training.

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File for Disability

by Employment Development Department

The California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides short-term Disability Insurance (DI) benefits to eligible workers who need time off work. You may be eligible for DI if you are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury.

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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.

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Find harmful chemical warnings

by Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is establishing this website to provide the public with information on chemicals, products and locations often associated with Proposition 65 warnings. These warnings inform Californians about their exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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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.

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Food stamps

by Department of Social Services

The CalFresh program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.

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Get COVID-19 Information and Help

by Government Operations Agency

Official website for California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response daily updates and resources. Stay home - save lives. Find information and services to help you and help others.

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Get Digital Vaccine Record

by California Department of Public Health

If you want to share your proof of vaccination digitally, you can get an electronic version of the record card you were given at time of vaccination. Enter a few details to get a link to a QR code and digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record.

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Hazardous Waste Tracking System

by Department of Toxic Substances Control

The Hazardous Waste Tracking System (HWTS) is the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) data repository for hazardous waste manifest and ID Number information.

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Health Effects of Pesticides

by Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

OEHHA responds to inquiries from the public on the health effects of pesticides, including those used to control invasive species. OEHHA also provides educational materials and trainings to health care professionals on pesticide-related illnesses and reporting requirements.

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Home & Community Services

by Department of Aging

The California Department of Aging contracts with partners providing a variety of services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. These include caregiver assistance and help at home, adult day centers, assisted transportation, legal assistance, and information assistance.

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Learn About Your State Employee Benefits

by Department of Human Resources

CalHR is responsible for the design, acquisition, and oversight of the statewide employee benefit programs, including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, wellness and other statewide benefit programs.

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Medi-Cal Benefits

by Department of Health Care Services

Medi-Cal members have access to a wide range of benefits and services that go beyond the doctor's office or hospital.

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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.

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Public Health Goals

by Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

A Public Health Goal (PHG) is the level of a chemical contaminant in drinking water that does not pose a significant risk to health.

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Submit a Certificate of Veterinary Inspections

by State of California

This service helps veterinarians and individuals meet the requirements of dogs entering California. You can submit a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) to meet state requirements.

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Submit an IMR/Complaint Form

by Department of Managed Health Care

If your health plan denies, changes or delays your request for medical services, denies payment for emergency treatment or refuses to cover experimental or investigational treatment for a serious medical condition, you can apply for an Independent Medical Review (IMR). You can also file a Consumer Complaint when you have other issues with your health plan. These issues can consist of billing problems, cancellation of coverage, claim and copay disputes, delays in getting an appointment, referral or authorization, access to translation services, finding an in-network doctor, hospital, or specialist, complaints about a doctor or plan and continuity of care. Fill out and submit an IMR/Complaint Form online or call the DMHC Help Center at 1-888-466-2219 for assistance.

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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/).

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