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HOTLINES
Call the hotline for specific information. Have a pen and paper ready to take notes. Be calm and patient as the operator helps you.
24/7 Information & Referral Services - Community Connect:
Dial 211 or (800) 464-1123
Services include housing, shelter, food, medical & mental healthcare, legal help, and other community services throughout Riverside County.
| Service | Agency / Hotline | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| SENIOR ADULT SERVICES | Aging Accessibility Resources | (877) 932-4100 |
| HOTLINES & REFERRALS | Adult Protective Services | (800) 491-7123 |
| Domestic Violence - Citywide | (951) 683-0829 | |
| Domestic Violence - Countywide | (800) 339-SAFE | |
| Child Abuse | (800) 442-4918 | |
| Child Help | (800) 442-4918 | |
| 24 Hour Detox Referral | (800) 499-3008 | |
| Crisis/Suicide Intervention | (951) 686-4357 | |
| Veterans Crisis Line | (800) 273-8255 | |
| Department of Public Health | (951) 358-5000 | |
| Central Access Team | (800) 499-3008 | |
| Narcotics Anonymous | (800) 397-2333 | |
| US Vets | (951) 877-3993 | |
| Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center | (951) 686-7273 | |
| Riverside County Home Connect | (800) 498-8847 |
HOUSING / SHELTERS
All programs require an intake interview and have minimum entry standards. Call for details. Leave a call back number slowly.
Community Connect Dial 211 or (800) 464-1123 - 24 hours, 7 days a week.
| Service | Agency | Information | Phone / Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOMELESS YOUTH | Operation Safe House | 9685 Hayes St. - 24 hours | (951) 351-4418 |
| EMERGENCY SHELTER | Path of Life Ministries | Intake hotline: (951) 462-9822 | (951) 683-4101 |
| FAMILIES & WOMEN W/CHILDREN | Path of Life Family Shelter | (951) 462-9822 | |
| Family Promise of Riverside | (951) 266-9158 | ||
| TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | Operation SafeHouse | Ages 18-21 | (951) 369-4921 |
| RENTAL ASSISTANCE | Riverside County HomeConnect | (800) 498-8847 | |
| Housing Authority of Riverside County | 5555 Arlington Ave. | (951) 351-0700 | |
| Catholic Charities | (951) 689-1803 | ||
| Riverside Homeless Prevention | [email protected] | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Alternatives to Domestic Violence | Local and countywide assistance |
Local: (951) 683-0829 Countywide: (800) 339-SAFE |
RESOURCE TOOLS
Call the agency for current information and be ready to take notes. Request other referrals as necessary.
| Service | Agency | Information | Phone / Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUTH | Children & The Night | (800) 551-1300 | |
| Operation Safe House | (951) 351-4418 | ||
| Wylie Center - Early Childhood Services | (951) 683-5193 | ||
| Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center | 5656 Mission Blvd. - Ages 16-24 - Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | (951) 683-9622 | |
| California Youth Crisis Line | (800) 843-5200 | ||
| Riverside Unified School District | (951) 352-1200 | ||
| Alvord Unified School District | (951) 509-6200 | ||
| RUSD Early Childhood | (951) 352-8290 | ||
| JobCorps | (800) 733-5627 | ||
| OUTREACH SERVICES | Loma Linda VA Homeless Outreach Ministry LLUC | (909) 796-8357 | |
| Riverside Access Center - Walk-In-Center | 2880 Hulen Pl. | (951) 826-2200 | |
| City of Riverside Street Outreach | (951) 826-2200 | ||
| Foothill AIDS Project | (951) 742-7660 | ||
| LEGAL AIDE | Public Defenders Office | (951) 955-6000 | |
| Victim & Witness Services | (951) 955-5450 | ||
| Family Court | Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | (951) 777-3147 | |
| Inland Counties Legal Assoc. | (951) 368-2555 | ||
| IELLA Legal Aid Project | (951) 369-3009 | ||
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE | MFI Recovery | 5870 Arlington Ave. - Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | (800) 923-5634 |
| RUHS SAPT START Program | 3525 Presley Ave. | (951) 782-2400 | |
| Whiteside Manor | 2743 Orange St. - Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | (800) 300-7326 | |
| Alcoholic Anonymous | (909) 825-4700 | ||
| VETERANS | Loma Linda Veterans Services | (800) 741-8387 x6085 | |
| U.S. Vets | 15305 6th St. | (951) 877-3993 | |
| TRANSPORTATION/BUS PASSES | Catholic Charities | (951) 689-1803 | |
| UTILITIES/GAS ASSISTANCE | Community Action Partnership | 2038 Iowa Ave. B102 | (800) 999-5584 |
| Salvation Army | (951) 784-3571 | ||
| PUBLIC BENEFITS | DPSS Assistance Programs | 11060 Magnolia Ave. | (877) 410-8827 |
| WIC (Suppl. Nutrition Program) | (800) 472-2321 | ||
| CalWORKs/GAIN | 11060 Magnolia Ave. | (877) 410-8827 | |
| Social Security/Medicare | 10000 Magnolia Ave. | (866) 931-4495 | |
| FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS | Mead Valley Family Resource Center | 21091 Rider St., #204 - Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | (951) 210-1550 |
| Jurupa Valley Family Resource Center | 8876 Mission Blvd. - Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | (951) 955-2865 | |
| Riverside Unified School District Family Resource Center | (951) 328-4003 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT | Riverside County, Temporary Employment Program (TAP) | 3450 14th St., 2nd Flr. | (951) 955-9178 |
| Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center | 5656 Mission Blvd. | (951) 683-9622 | |
| Workforce Development Center | 1325 Spruce St. | (951) 955-3100 | |
| CLOTHING | Arlington Temporary Services | 10495 Arlington Ave., #1 - Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | (951) 689-5620 |
| Community Settlement House | 4366 Bermuda Ave. - Call ahead to see if clothes are available | (951) 686-6266 | |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church | 4495 Magnolia Ave. - Clothes Closet - Sunday 5:30 p.m. | (951) 686-0761 | |
| Wesley United Methodist Church | 5770 Arlington Ave. - Sun. 7:30-9 a.m. | (951) 689-2649 | |
| HEALTH CARE | Planned Parent Hood | 3772 Tibbets St. - Call to make an appointment | (888) 743-7526 |
| Riverside County Regional Medical Center | 26520 Cactus Ave. | (951) 486-4000 | |
| Jurupa Family Care Center | 9415 Mission Blvd. - Mon.-Fri. 8-11 a.m. & 1-4 p.m. | (951) 360-8795 | |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church | 4495 Magnolia Ave. - Once a month, call for date | (951) 686-0761 | |
| Eastside Health Center | 1970 University Ave. - Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | (951) 213-3450 | |
| University Community Health Center | 2933 University Ave. - Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | (951) 224-8220 | |
| Riverside Free Clinic | 3504 Mission Inn Ave. - Every Other Wed. 5 p.m. | (951) 867-7742 | |
| MENTAL HEALTH | Jefferson Wellness Center | 2085 Rustin Ave. | (951) 955-8000 |
| Riverside County Regional Medical Center | 26520 Cactus Ave. | (951) 486-4000 | |
| Whiteside Manor | 2743 Orange St. | (800) 300-7326 |
For more information on homeless programs, resources and donation opportunities, please visit RiversideCA.gov/HHS.
City of Riverside Department of Housing and Human Services: (951) 826-2515