San Jose, CA Assistance Programs

Assistance Programs In San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA Housing Assistance

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Santa Clara County.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley - San Jose

152 North Third Street, 3rd Floor
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-293-4790
Provides free legal services to residents in need living in Santa Clara County in the following areas: consumer rights, civil rights, fair housing, inmates' rights, physical and mental health access, disability rights and children and youth rights. Efforts focus on behalf of elders, children/youth, individuals with disabilities, those who are frequent victims of illegal discrimination and the indigent...

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Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County - San Jose

480 N First Street, Suite 100
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-998-5200
Programs include family law, fair housing, landlord/tenant rights, special education, immigration and naturalization, and conflicts project. Clients must call the number listed and ask to talk with a conflict resolution specialist...

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InnVision

974 Willow St.
San Jose, CA - 95125
(408)292-4286
InnVision provides a continuum of services, including emergency shelter, meals, clothing, job development, vocational skills training, case management, and transitional housing...

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EHC LifeBuilders

2665 North 1st Street, Suite 210
San Jose, CA - 95134
(408) 539-2129
EHC LifeBuilders champions quality of life in our community and stability for people in need by providing housing, hope, and opportunity. EHC LifeBuilders is passionately committed to ending homelessness, and its programs include emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent, affordable housing for families with children, youth, and single adults, including seniors and those with disabilities. Supportive services include case management, job training and placement, education programs, meals and medical care...

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Innovative Concept Transitional Housing, Inc.

1571 Endicott Drive
San Jose, CA - 95122
(408)937-5904
Innovative Concept is a transitional housing program for women and their children who are in a homeless situation, from prisons or provincial prisons. Innovative Concept Services in all local areas and the bay. The innovative concept focuses on low class housing, drug and alcohol addiction, education, self-esteem building, spirituality, vocational training and employment. ..

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Bill Wilson Center Drop In Center

693 S 2nd Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-925-0231
The Drop-In Center serves homeless young people between the ages of 13 and 25. For services: Stop at Drop-In Center, located at 693 South 2nd Street in downtown San Jose. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Provision of food, clothing, showers, lockers, telephones, computers, laundry, housing referrals, mental health services, employment training, educational support, counselling, workshops. ..

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HomeFirst - Boccardo Reception Center

2011 Little Orchard Street
San Jose, CA - 95125
408-294-2100
Services: Offer emergency shelters, basic needs, food, medical services and case management. Their team can assists with finding emergency housing, showers, laundry, meals, medical services, case management, job training and much more. Hours of Operation: 24 hours. ..

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LifeMoves - Montgomery Street Inn

358 North Montgomery Street
San Jose, CA - 95110
408-271-5160
Hours: Mondays through Sundays 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Emergency shelter for men. 30 days free, 60 day maximum. Monthly bus passes. Shelter & transitional housing for single adult men. Case management, employment & housing assistance, medical services, workshops & monthly bus passes. Program assessments completed M-Th at 12:30p.m...

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San Jose, CA Food Assistance

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Santa Clara County.

Woman, Infants & Children (WIC) Program - San Jose

3030 Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA - 95127
408-254-5197
Provides a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and infants and children up to five years who are at nutritional risk. The supplemental foods provided are designed to meet participants' dietary needs for specific nutrients during critical periods of growth and development. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm..

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Martha’s Kitchen

311 Willow St
San Jose, CA - 95110
(408) 293-6111
Services: Free meals. Hours of Operation: Every Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00  p.m. ..

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The Love Center Church

615 S. 15th Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
(910) 815-0669
Food pantry Tuesday/Thursday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm..

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Sacred Heart Community Service

1381 south First street
San Jose, CA - 95110
408-278-2160
Food pantry and clothes closet 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M, W, Th; 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. tu; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Frider. Service registration: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M, W, Th; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. tu; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday. Job development & placement, clothes, rental assistance, & bag lunches. Food boxes for residents of select zip codes. computer & english classes. Rent Assistance - Rental and Deposit Assistance, Energy Bill Assistance (LIHEAP), Home Repair Assistance...

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Sacred Heart Community Service

1381 South First Street
San Jose, CA - 95110
(408) 278-2160
Food pantry & Clothes Closet: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M, W, Th; 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. T; 9:00 a.m. - noon F. Services Registration: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M, W, Th; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. T; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. F. Job development & placement, clothing & bag lunches. Computer & English classes. Home energy assistance program, public benefits assistance, family supports services. Food boxes, rental and utility assistance for residents of the following zip codes: 95008, 95110, 95111, 95112 (S. of Santa Clara St.), 95116-18, 95120, 95123-26, 95128 & 95136..

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Salvation Army

359 North Fourth Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 282-1165
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - noon F: information, referrals, clothes, senior meals, rental & move-in assistance, & food. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. T-Th (brown bag). Meals for seniors: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. M-F. Family services: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. F. Food services, rental deposit and utility assistance for residents of the following zip codes: 95013, 95037, 95112 (N. of Santa Clara St.), 95119, 95121-22, 95127, 95132, 95135, 95137-39 95141 & 95148..

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San Jose, CA Rent and Bill Pay Assistance

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - San Jose

751 S. Bascom
San Jose, CA - 95124
888-334-1000
This clinic is for low-income persons who do not have medical insurance plans. There is an advice nurse, general medicine, emergency room, and urgent care services. Medi-Cal is accepted. Clients must call for an appointment and bring a State photo ID or a copy of their CDCR Face Sheet. Clients can apply for financial assistance during the first appointment...

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HomeFirst-BRC Medical Respite Program - San Jose

2011 Little Orchard Street
San Jose, CA - 95125
408-294-2100
One should visit the HomeFirst (Formerly EHC) website as they have a wide variety of programs available at different sites including programs for families and veterans.Provides free walk-in medical, mental health and dental care services for homeless individuals. Clinic hours are M-F 8:30AM to 5PM. Medical services are offered to all homeless individuals on M/W/TH/F. On Tuesdays medical services are offered for Veterans only. Dental services are offered to all on Tuesdays at 9AM...

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Centro de Bienestar (Center of Well Being) - San Jose

160 East Virginia Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-287-6200
Provides mental health programs on a referral basis. Services include assessments, crisis intervention, individual/group therapy, rehabilitation services, a dual diagnosis program, case management, prescription medication and monitoring, neuropsychological and psychological testing and outreach prevention. This site also has WIC services in Suite 210 M-F, 8am-5pm (call 408-918-5500). Accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other State programs. Sliding scale available for uninsured. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm..

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San Jose, CA Child Care Assistance

Our list of child care assistance programs include subsidized child care, day care programs in Santa Clara County.

Family Supportive Housing - San José Family Shelter

692 N. King Road
San Jose, CA - 95133
408-926-8885
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 11:00 am  Services: An emergency shelter for families with children.  Case management, workshops, childcare, on-site counselling and monthly tickets. 90-day limit. ..

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San Jose, CA Government Assistance

Our government assistance programs include TANF assistance information, welfare offices, SNAP offices in Santa Clara County.

Family Supportive Housing - San José Family Shelter

692 N. King Road
San Jose, CA - 95133
408-926-8885
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 11:00 am  Services: An emergency shelter for families with children.  Case management, workshops, childcare, on-site counselling and monthly tickets. 90-day limit. ..

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San Jose, CA Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc

Salvation Army Emmanuel House

405 North Fourth Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
(408) 282-1175
Line-up for overnight shelter between 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.; intake is at 3:30 p.m.; first come, first served. Lunch - 12:15 p.m. & Dinner - 5:15 p.m. M-Sa. Emergency shelter (14 free nights per year) & working-mans program...

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LifeMoves - Georgia Travis House

260 Commercial Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-271-1630
Families 408-926-8885. Open 24 Hours a day. Emergency shelter for single adult women and families with children. Call between 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. M-F for availability. Case management, workshops, on-site tutoring, and monthly bus passes. 60 day stay..

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City Team - Heritage Home

435 North Third Street
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-294-1238
Emergency shelter for homeless or abandoned pregnant women 18 & over during their last trimester of pregnancy. Drug & alcohol services available...

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San Jose, CA Various Assistance Programs

Below we list the helpful resource programs we have found in Santa Clara County.

Pro Bono Project of Silicon Valley - San Jose

480 N. 1st Street, Suite 219
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-998-5298
Services: Services for residents who cannot afford a lawyer, focusing on immigration, family law, small claims, labor, and consumer law. Does not serve criminal cases or emergencies. Call for information and make an appointment. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Next Door

234 East Gish Road, Suite 200
San Jose, CA - 95112
408-501-7550
24-Hour hotline 408-279-2962..

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Alma Senior Center

136 W. Alma Ave.
San Jose, CA - 95110
(408)275-1315
If you are looking for a more casual setting and the ability to interact with people who have similar interests, the programs for active adults offer a wide range of possibilities. You can brush up on your painting; learn how to play new card games or step into some new dance skills while enjoying the company of those around you...

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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.