There are many agencies and organizations offering a wide variety of assistance to Santa Clara County residents. Those listed below either provide information or referrals to get you the help you need, or are agencies that offer a wide variety of services. If you are in a position to do so, there is also information on how you can help them help others.
211 Bay Area Information and Referral Services, opens a new window
This free helpline connects those in need with a trained specialist to get matched with the right services. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Dial 2-1-1 or 800-273-6222, or text your zip code to 898211, or search online., opens a new window
County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services, opens a new window
Offers information on a variety of community resources for everything from transportation to food assistance to showers.
Santa Clara County Network of Care, opens a new window
Provides a searchable geographic directory, opens a new window to find a wide variety of support services in Santa Clara County.
Need Help Paying Bills, opens a new window
Find how to get help, opens a new window with paying bills, rent, mortgages, debts and more with information on charities, churches, government assistance programs, and other nonprofits.
Santa Clara County Community Resource Guide 2022, opens a new window
A guide to the social services that are provided by the Santa Clara County Social Service Agency.
Charitable Agencies
The agencies below assist many of our neighbors throughout the Bay Area and rely on charitable contributions in order to provide these services. If you do not currently require their assistance and are in a position to help out, these links also provide information on donating and volunteering.
United Way Bay Area, opens a new window
Operates a variety of community assistance endeavors throughout the Bay Area serving all ages. It also provides referrals via 211.org, opens a new window (see above). (Donation information), opens a new window
Catholic Charities, opens a new window
Provide assistance, opens a new window with food, health, education, economic security and immigration services. Ways to help, opens a new window as well.
Bill Wilson Center, opens a new window
Offers a wide variety of services, opens a new window for children, adolescents and adults. Programs include service to foster families, the LGBTQ community, and trafficked minors. You can also find information on ways to give, opens a new window.
Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, opens a new window
Provides vital social services, opens a new window for all ages with food and emergency financial assistance, a senior lunch and nutrition program, services to the homeless and a community resources navigator, opens a new window program. Ways to help., opens a new window