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California Immigrant Policy Center: The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is a constituent-based statewide immigrant rights organization with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento and Oakland. It is a leading immigrant rights institution in the state. CIPC advocates for policies that uphold the humanity of immigrants and refugees while advancing racial, social and economic justice.

California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance: CIYJA is a statewide immigrant youth-led alliance that focuses on placing immigrant youth in advocacy and policy delegations in order to ensure pro-immigrant policies go beyond legalization and shed light on how the criminalization of immigrants varies based on identity.

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation: CRLAF is a statewide non-profit civil legal aid organization providing free legal services and policy advocacy for California’s rural poor. They focus on some of the most marginalized communities--the unrepresented, the unorganized, and the undocumented. They seek to bring about social justice to rural poor communities by working to address the most pressing needs of their community: Labor, Housing, Education Equity, Health Care Access, Worker Safety, Citizenship, Immigration, and Environmental Justice, through community education and outreach, impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, and public policy leadership at the state and local level.

Legal Services of Northern California: Legal Services of Northern California serves 23 counties in Northern California with eight office locations in Sacramento, Auburn, Chico, Eureka, Redding, Ukiah, Vallejo and Woodland. We invite you to contact your local LSNC office for more information about our free services available in your area.

• Statements, Guidance and Resources
  • Updated FAQs on possible federal immigration enforcement actions on UC property
  • UCOP Policy: Responding to Immigration Enforcement
  • UCOP: Know Your Rights information
  • What to Do if a Federal Immigration Agent Contacts You
• Support for Undocumented Students
  • Updated UC Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community
  • University of California Statement on Guidance and Resources for International and Undocumented Students and Employees
  • UC stands with its undocumented students
  • University of California Reaffirms Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community
• UC Davis/UC Davis Health Resources
  • UC Immigrant Legal Services Center (UCIMM)
  • UC Davis Immigration Law Clinic
  • UCDH: Immigration questions answered and Review UC policies and patient resources 

Crisis Text Line
Text "HOME" to 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.

Línea de texto de crisis
Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "HOME" al 741741 desde cualquier lugar de los EE. UU. Para enviar un mensaje de texto con un consejero de crisis capacitado las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. 

Mental Health First – Crisis Line 916-670-4062
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. (overnight).

Salud mental primero - Línea de crisis 916-670-4062
Viernes, sábado y domingo de 19:00 a 7:00 (pernoctación).

Mental Health Urgent Care Center
916-520-2460 Walk-in center open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located across the street from the UC Davis Medical Center at 2130 Stockton Blvd., Bldg. 300 (in the back on the left).

Centro de atención urgente de salud mental
916-520-2460 El centro sin cita abre de lunes a viernes de 10:00 a 18:00 y sábados/domingos/festivos de 10:00 a 17:00 Está ubicado frente al Centro Médico UC Davis en 2130 Stockton Blvd., Bldg. 300 (en la parte de atrás a la izquierda).

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For 24-hour suicide prevention call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Prevención del Suicido Nacional
Para la llamada de prevención del suicidio las 24 horas a 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Sacramento County Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 1-888-881-4881 or 1-916-875-1055.

Línea de crisis de salud mental del condado de Sacramento las 24 horas
Si está experimentando una crisis de salud mental, llame al 1-888-881-4881 or 1-916-875-1055.

Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survive and thrive.  To call, dial 1-877-565-8860.

Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline es una organización liderada por personas trans que conecta a las personas trans con la comunidad, el apoyo y los recursos que necesitan para sobrevivir y prosperar. Para llamar, marque 1-877-565-8860.

Trevor Project
If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.

Trevor Project
Si es un joven en crisis, se siente suicida o necesita un lugar seguro y libre de juicios para hablar, llame a Trevor Lifeline ahora al 1-866-488-7386.

Together for Wellness: Mental Health and Wellness Tips for Today. We've collected a bunch of resources to help support your ongoing wellness during these times.

Juntos por Nuestro Bienestar: Consejos de Salud Mental y Bienestar para el Día de Hoy. Hemos recopilado varios recursos para ayudarle a continuar manteniéndose saludable durante estos tiempos difíciles.

Take Action for Mental Health: As part of California's ongoing mental health movement, the Take Action for Mental Health campaign is designed to help you check in, learn more, and get support for your own mental health or the mental health of someone you care about.

Toma Acción Para la Salud Mental: Como parte del movimiento en curso en California por la salud mental, la campaña Toma acción por la salud mental (en inglés, Take Action for Mental Health) se ha creado para ayudarlo a preguntar y saber cómo estamos, aprender más y obtener asesoramiento sobre su propia salud mental o la salud mental de alguien que usted aprecia.

Sanamente: Somos millones de personas y miles de organizaciones que comparten una visión conjunta de crear una comunidad donde todos se sienten cómodos buscando la ayuda que se merecen.

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association: The mission of the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) is to promote the mental health and well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Since its founding, NAAPIMHA strives to raise awareness of the role of mental health in an individual's health and well-being, especially in Asian American Pacific Islander communities throughout the country.

Steinburg Institute: We are an independent, nonprofit public policy institute dedicated to advancing sound public policy and inspiring leadership on issues of brain health. We believe that mental health is the under-attended issue of our time.

Steps to Self-Care: Restoring balance in our life requires dedication and practice. Incorporating a does of self-care into our daily habits can take a moment (or more) to take care of yourself.

Pasos para el cuidado de sí mismo (el autocuidado): Manteniendo el equilibrio entre la vida personal y profesional provueve una major calidad de vida y proteja nuestra salud mental. Se logra este equilibrio con el autocontrol y la conciencia de uno mismo. A continuación, encontrará formas de cuidarse para fortalecer el bienestar.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.

Clínica Tepati - 1820 J St, Sacramento, CA 95811 - Clínica Tepati began in 1974, with a focus on serving downtown Sacramento's underserved and undocumented Latino population. Operating out of space provided by WellSpace Health, Clínica Tepati's Spanish interpretation services enable volunteers to communicate effectively, and provide culturally-sensitive care to more than 1,000 patients each year.  Our clinic also provides diabetes education, exercise programs, and legal and specialty services for our patient populations.

Knights Landing - 9586 Mill St, Knights Landing, CA 95645 - Founded in 2012, the Knights Landing One Health Center, Medical Clinic aims to provide linguistically competent and culturally humble healthcare services to the rural underserved in the Knights Landing area. We seek to fill the gap in primary care services and health education, with particular emphasis on women, adolescents, and farm workers. Our goal is to provide community-centered care by maintaining a high level of community engagement and empowerment, and by continuing to collaborate with other organizations. We are striving to develop a One Health model, linking human, animal, and environmental health. We are also providing learning opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in rural health, nurturing their growth as community leaders and advocates.

Imani Clinic - 2425 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817 - Imani is a Swahili word meaning faith and it symbolizes the hope students wish to foster within the African-American community. The clinic was established in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento in 1994 after students became concerned about the staggering and persistent morbidity and mortality rates among African-Americans from hypertension, heart disease, cancer and inadequate prenatal care.

Nadezdha Clinic - 1442 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA 95825 - Sacramento region is a home to one of the largest Russian-speaking communities in the U.S. As a newly established student-run clinic at UC Davis, Nadezhda Clinic strives to provide free healthcare to underserved Russian-speaking population. We provide interpretative services, focusing on culturally sensitive primary care and working on establishing specialty clinics. 

Willow Clinic - 1400 N A St Bldg A, Sacramento, CA 95811 - Working out of the Salvation Army facility near downtown Sacramento, the clinic provides health care screening and services to a large, homeless population. The clinic's dedication to the homeless prompted the Salvation Army to include the clinic in its renovation plans, setting aside two separate rooms solely for patient care and clinical operations.

Bayanihan Clinic - 3030 Explorer Dr, Sacramento, CA 95827 - Established in 2002, Bayanihan Clinic provides accessible primary and preventative healthcare to Filipino immigrants and all diverse, underserved communities of the Greater Sacramento area, while honoring the legacy of Filipino veterans through advocacy and community engagement.

River Pediatric Clinic - 3535 65th Street Bldg C, Sacramento CA 95820 - We are an official UC Davis student-run clinic dedicated to serving the Greater Sacramento pediatric populations. R.I.V.E.R stands for Recognizing Illness Very Early and Responding. This means that we aim to address illnesses far before their onset, and what better way than to focus on children, adolescents, and teens! Our services reflect our preventative health goals for the Greater Sacramento community. This involves providing access to quality services including sports physicals, primary healthcare check-ups, vision screenings, and more!

Food Insecurity – Inseguridad alimentaria

California Association of Food Banks: CA Food Banks believes access to adequate food is a human right. This site provides information about accessing immediate food assistance, finding a local food bank, or applying for the CalFresh nutrition program.

CA Food Banks cree que el acceso a una alimentación adecuada es un derecho humano. Este sitio proporciona información sobre cómo acceder a asistencia alimentaria inmediata, encontrar un banco de alimentos local o solicitar el programa de nutrición CalFresh.

CalFresh, California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income. Apply for CalFresh.

CalFresh, el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) de California, brinda beneficios de alimentos mensuales a personas y familias de bajos ingresos. Solicite CalFresh.

Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels operates in virtually every community in America to address senior hunger and isolation.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC):  California WIC Association (CWA) is a non-profit organization of local agencies administering the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Access this website to apply for WIC services, get information and resources, including information about COVID-19. 

Low-Cost Utilities – Recursos para Obtener Costos Bajos de Servicios

Consumer Programs and Services, California Public Utilities Commission: Explore the Consumer Programs and Services website for financial assistance and other types of programs for electrical energy, internet, phone, natural gas, water, and more.

California Lifeline Program: The California LifeLine Program is a state program that provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households.

El programa California LifeLine es un programa estatal que provee servicio telefónico básico con descuento para servicio telefónico básico y servicio de teléfono celular para grupos familiares elegibles.

Office of the California Surgeon General: Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of all Californians. As California's first Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris established early childhood, health equity, and ACEs and toxic stress as key priorities. The Office of the California Surgeon General has set the bold goal to reduce ACEs and toxic stress by half in one generation.

Roadmap for Resilience: The California Surgeon General's Report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, and Health (PDF).

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters. Listed below are resources about mental health and COVID-19 in English and Spanish.

Latinos United for Cancer Health Advancement (LUCHA): The Latinos United for Cancer Health Advancement (LUCHA) initiative has goals to increase Latino participation in cancer preventative screenings and clinical trials. Latinos are currently underrepresented in clinical trials, leaving them behind in the fight against cancer. This initiative aims to increase knowledge and awareness about cancer prevention among Latino populations in California while increasing their participation in early detection screenings and clinical trials.

Latinas Contra Cancer (LCC): Latinas Contra Cancer (LCC) stands by cancer patients, offering critical support during their cancer journey, especially for those facing economic and social challenges. LCC's mission is to reduce cancer-related health disparities among the Hispanic community in Santa Clara County through outreach, education, screening, and navigation services, all provided by bilingual/bi-cultural coordinators.

The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI): The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI) is a nationwide community and research network dedicated to solving the issues and burden of Latino cancer. They are dedicated to the promotion of education, services, research and policy that impact Latinos nationwide around issues of cancer. TLCI operates from a framework of science meets service and proposes to act as a connector, convener, and advocate for stakeholders in the Latino cancer landscape.

California Reducing Disparities Project, Phase 2

• Health Education Council
• Humanidad Therapy and Education Services
• Integral Community Solutions Institute
• La Clínica de La Raza
• La Familia Counseling Center
• Latino Service Providers
• Mixteco Indígena Community Organizing Project

Community Health Worker Project

• University of Florida Health Street
• University of Michigan, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Cultural Transformation Model Learning Collaborative ICCTM-LC

• Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission
• Solano County Behavioral Health Division

Licensed Physicians from Mexico Pilot Program LPMPP

• Altura Centers for Health
• Clínica de Salud del Valle de Salinas
• Clínicas del Camino Real
• San Benito Health Foundation

MOVE IT UP

• City Church
• Health Education Council
• Healthy Davis Together | Healthy Yolo Together
• Lideres Campesinas
• Mexican Consulate of Sacramento
• RISE, Inc.
• Sacramento Black Media Coalition

Frequent Collaborators on Multiple Projects

• Binational Center for the Development of Oaxacan Indigenous Communities
• Building Healthy Communities Fresno
• California Department of Public Health's Office of Health Equity
• California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
• Central California Environmental Justice Network
• Madera Coalition for Community Justice
• Radio Bilingüe
• Visión y Compromiso
• West Modesto Community Collaborative