Community Support
Helping those in the community
Aurora William of LAGS Recovery Centers, Inc. and fellow community members provide a French toast breakfast for those in need at Pioneer Park in Paso Robles, next to the Mid State Fair grounds. San Luis Sourdough provided the bread along with fresh fruits provided by Talley Farms, located in Arroyo Grande.
Left, Chris Ferreira, who is a Twin Cities Hospital ER Tech. Right, Aurora William, Director of Development at LAGS Recovery Centers, Inc. and mental health advocate.
Behavioral Health - Substance Use/Mental Health treatment
Good Samaritan
Counseling for addictions, depression Santa Barbara/Santa Maria 805-925-0315
Good Samaritan Detox
Non-medical social model detox. 805-347-3338 x-102
Coast Valley Substance Abuse
Substance use treatment. 805-739-1512
Another Road Detox
Non-medical detox. 805-736-0357 x207
Casa de Familia
Substance use treatment. 805-332-3647
Central Coast Behavioral Health
Addressing individual’s psychological needs and treatment. 805-540-0279
Salvation Army
Adult rehabilitation, Veterans affairs services, housing & homeless services. 805-349-2421
Santa Barbara/SLO Counties Mental Health 24-hour Chris Intervention
San Luis Obispo – 888-838-1381
Santa Barbara – 888-868-1649
Rescue Mission
Meals, Recovery programs, Clothing assistance. 805-614-0220
Emergency Assistance
Santa Barbara County 2-1-1
Provides connection to an information specialist for personalized assistance.
Free and Confidential 24/7. Assistance in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect to 2-1-1, call 800-400-1572.
Catholic Charities Santa Maria
Emergency Financial Assistance Working with the Client Resources Coordinator, they work together to develop a
manageable budget plan for future rent/ utility payments. Medical Treatment Referrals and Grants. 607 W. Main Street, Santa Maria, CA.
Phone: (805) 922-2059
Food Assistance
Salvation Army SM
Hot lunch provided Mon-Fri 11:30am - 12:45pm. M-W-F – Pantry distribution.
Resource & referrals Wed 11:30-12:30pm. New senior program of food boxes for seniors. 200 W. Cook, Santa Maria, CA. or call
(805) 349-2421
Catholic Charities Santa Maria
Offers a food pantry from Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
607 W. Main Street, Santa Maria, CA.
Phone: (805) 922-2059
Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry & Mobile Farmers Market Produce/non-perishable goods
Map at foodbanksbc.org lists all emergency food programs in SBC as well as address, hours of operation & contact info.
Food Stamps
(CalFresh in CA): If you are homeless you can get CalFresh even if you do not have an address/place to cook meals.
Apply in person, mail, phone, or online at www.mycalfresh.org
Need photo ID & a social security number. To find out if you qualify call: 1-877-847-3663
Homeless Services
Salvation Army
Adult rehabilitation, Veterans affairs services, elderly services, housing & homeless services, Christmas assistance, youth camp & recreation.
805-349-2421
Rescue Mission
Meals, Recovery programs, Clothing assistance
805-614-0220
Good Samaritan Emergency Shelter
Safe Shelter
805-347-3338
Jobs and Employment
Santa Maria Social Services
CalWORKS provides assessment & case management services to assist CalWORKs
adults in developing goals & a plan to obtain employment, & provides transitional supportive services such as subsidized child care,
transportation assistance, & work- or training-related expenses to address barriers to finding & keeping a job.
2125 S. Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA.
SM Phone: 805-346-7135.
Department of Rehabilitation
Vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
Phone: 805-560-8130 509 E. Montecito St. #101, Santa Barbara, CA.
Employment Development Department
Unemployment/unemployment insurance eligibility information.
130 E. Ortega St., SB, SB Phone: 805-568-1296 x2 1410 S Broadway E, Santa Maria, CA. Phone: 805-348-3210
Goodwill Workforce
Services SM: 210 E. Enos Drive, Ste. E Santa Maria, CA. Phone: 805-982-5282
Labor Ready, SB & SM
Dispatches temporary associates to jobs in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, events, restoration, auto services, logistics & warehousing, retail support, waste & recycling & more. 409 E Church St A, Santa Maria, CA.
Phone: 805-739-8885
SM Work Force Resource Center
Job search, resume, education, training & labor market info. 1410 S Broadway # A, Santa Maria, CA.
Phone: 805-614-1550
Legal Assistance
Tickets related to homelessness may be dismissed with the completion of volunteer service using a form.
Restorative Court in Santa Barbara is available to people experiencing homelessness with tickets who are referred to the Court by specific City & County Departments. People with tickets can contact a private attorney, non-profit, advocacy group or the Public Defender.
California Rural Legal Assistance
Walk-in hours Mon-Thurs 1pm-5pm. Practice covers housing labor & employment, education & public benefits for eligible clients. Santa Maria Office 2050 G S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA.
SM Phone: 805-922-4563.
Legal Aid Foundation of SB County Domestic Violence/SA TROs
Landlord/Tenant Law. 301 S. Miller St. Ste. 121, Santa Maria, CA.
Phone: 805-922-9909
Independent Living Resource Center. Consumer-based non-profit of, by & for persons with disabilities.
327 E. Plaza Drive, #3A, Santa Maria, CA.
Phone: 805-925-0015
Medical Services
Community Health Centers
Santa Maria Mobile Health Unit Immediate care & health screenings Salvation Army.
200 W Cook St, Santa Maria, CA.
Mon 11:00 am- 1:30 pm Wed 8:30am - 1:30 pm
(805) 451-3898
Emergency Rooms For emergencies only 911 for medical crisis, or behavior that is a danger to self or others
Lompoc Valley Medical
1515 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA.
Phone: 805-737-3300
Marian Regional Medical Center
SM 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA.
Phone: 805-739-3000
SB Cottage Hospital Emergency Rm
400 W. Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA.
Phone: 805-682-7111
Medical Detox Cottage Hospital
(with insurance) Phone: 805-569-7253
Project Recovery Detox Program Safe
alcohol-& drug-free environment for alcoholics & addicts who have the desire to become clean & sober. 14- day, social model residential detox. Proof of TB Test & a medical clearance form are required.
Phone: 805-963-1836
Recovery Point Acute Detox
401-B W. Morrison Ave. Santa Maria, CA. Phone: 805-347-3338 ext 102
Dental services
Santa Maria Mobile Health Unit Immediate care & health screenings Salvation Army 200 W Cook St, Santa Maria.
Mon 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 200 W Willams St, Santa Maria, CA. Wed 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
(805) 451-3898, (805) 735-2846
Denti-Cal Providers SBC
1-800-322-6384
Permanent Housing Solutions
Hotel de Riviera
SB Permanent Housing for dually diagnosed people (30 Single resident occupancy units for homeless individuals suffering from mental illness combined with alcohol &/or drug problems). 30% of income.
125 W. Carrillo St., SB,
Phone: 805-963-6443
PathPoint Permanent
Affordable shared housing options in Southern Santa Barbara county.
Phone: 805-963-1086
SB County Housing Authority
Countywide Applications must be made online unless you apply for a disability accommodation. Santa Maria Housing Office 200 W. Williams Santa Maria, CA.
Phone (805) 925-4393
SB City Housing Authority
Note: Be sure to ask for all applications for people who are experiencing homelessness.
808 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA. Phone: 805-965-1071
Self-help
Narcotics Anonymous
12-Step Meetings & Support.
1-818-773-9999
Alcohol Anonymous
12-Step Meetings & Support.
Grief Share
Grief recovery support.
805-736-6415
Hospice of Santa Barbara
Grief counseling.
805-563-8820
Divorce Care Group
Support group for divorced people.
805-588-8888
Divorce Care for Kids
Support for children of divorced parents.
805-466-0992
Sober Living Environments
Rescue Mission
Meals, Recovery programs, Clothing assistance.
805-614-0220
Good Samaritan Clean & Sober Living
Housing for people in recovery.
805-346-8185
Social Services
Independent Living Resource Center
Provides consumers with info they may need to access the tools, strategies & accommodations to make living in the community successful.
805-963-0595
Catholic Charities
Financial assistance.
805-922-2059
Salvation Army
Adult rehabilitation, Veterans affairs services, elderly services, housing & homeless services, Christmas assistance, youth camp & recreation.
805-349-2421
WIC
Nutrition & health education, feeding families.
805-346-8450
Department of Social Services
Healthcare, social supports, financial supports and preparing for employment.
805-346-7135
SAFER
Crisis Counseling info on reporting sexual assault, violence, and harassment.
805-781-1790
Transportation
Veterans Benefits
VA Santa Maria
Mental Health, Healthcare, crisis prevention, prescription refills, PTSD treatment, benefits, burials, memorials and other resources.
805-354-6000
Veterans Success Center Allan Hancock College
Assists with college education, accessing GI benefits, leadership, and transitioning into ciovilian life.
805-922-6966 x-3200
Cal Vet
Veteran benefits
800-952-5626
Cal Vet Crisis Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line – confidential line for veteran or family members/friends. Available for calls, online-chat or text.
800-273-8255 Press 1
Text to 838255 Online chat at
V.A.S.M. Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Veterans healthcare
805-354-6000
S.B.C. Veterans Services Program
Compensation, Pension, Education and Home loans
805-346-7160
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Clinics
Compensation, education and training, home loans. Vocational rehabilitation, healthcare, burial and memorials.
805-543-1233
San Luis Obispo Veterans Services
VA Health care, survivor benefits, compensation, education and training, home loans. Vocational rehabilitation, healthcare, burial and
memorials
805-781-5766
VFW: Veterans of Foreign Wars
Support
805-925-5215
Camp Flores ResidenceBand of Brothers - Echo Group
400 W Church Santa Maria CA 93454
805-458-0368
Rhonda Murphy, County Veterans Service Officer
624 W. Foster Road Suite A Santa Maria, CA 93455
Phone: 805-346-7160 Fax:805-346-7158
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00 pm
Veterans Guide
Veterans Guide provides you with the necessary information you need to obtain the maximum benefits when you leave military service.