Homeless & Emergency Help — Emergency Relief
Homeless Programs and Emergency Help
General Assistance or General Relief (GA/GR)The General Assistance or General Relief (GA/GR) Program is designed to provide relief and support to indigent adults who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs. Each county's GA/GR program is established and funded (100 percent) by its own Board of Supervisors. As the state is not involved in this program, benefits, payment levels, and eligibility requirements will vary among each of California's 58 counties.
Many recipients of GA/GR are also eligible to participate in the Food Stamp (FS) Program. The FS Program is designed to raise the level of nutrition among low-income households.
For additional information on the FS Program, please view our Food Stamp section. To apply for GA/GR and/or FS Program benefits please visit the Pasadena Social Security Office listed below.
Pasadena Social Security Office:
104 N. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Toll-Free: 1-800-772-1213
TTY1-800-325-0778
Mon--Fri: 09:00 AM--04:00 PM
UNION STATION FOUNDATION
825 E. Orangegrove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 449-4596
(626) 449-1897 FAX
80 bed homeless shelter (temporary or transitional) for single adults & families. Food, case mgmt & referral assistance, substance abuse recovery services, mental health services, health screening (W 11am-2pm), dual-diagnosis group, legal assist, employment assist, family services, special programs for the homeless mentally ill. All intakes are done at Passageways. Wait: First come first served. Walk-in or call.
DOOR OF HOPE
669 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 304-9130
(626) 304-9125 FAX
Program and home for single mothers with children & married couples, two parent, homeless families with children ages 10 yrs & under. Financial, marital, family and spiritual counseling in a structured home environment. Also referrals for emergency shelter. Intake is by appt.
PACIFIC CLINICS / ADMINISTRATION
909 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-8471
(877) 722-2737
(626) 449-4925 FAX
Outpatient mental health services to seriously ill children, youth, adults and seniors regardless of ability to pay. Programs include day treatment for children & adolescent, homeless mentally ill outreach, geriatric outreach and Asian-Pacific services. Adult clubhouse drop-in programs at some sites. Multilingual programs. APA accredited intern program. Most referrals are through county healthcare agencies. For child & adolescent services call (626) 441-4221. Also outpatient & residential alcohol & drug treatment program at various sites. 19 locations in L.A., 6 in O.C., 1 in Riverside.
CASA MARIA TRANSITIONAL LIVING
URDC Human Service Corporation
691 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 296-8689
(626) 296-1438 FAX
Transitional housing program for homeless women with a history of substance abuse. Case mgmt, substance abuse counseling, assist in voc & employment training & obtaining independent housing. Children may be accepted in the facility. Assist in reunification with children where appropriate.
URDC Human Service Corporation
691 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 296-8689
(626) 296-1438 FAX
Transitional housing program for homeless women with a history of substance abuse. Case mgmt, substance abuse counseling, assist in voc & employment training & obtaining independent housing. Children may be accepted in the facility. Assist in reunification with children where appropriate.
FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER
415 W. Chestnut Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-3486
(626) 358-8224 FAX
Supplemental groceries (food) and used clothing for qualified low income families, individuals and seniors once a month. Homeless receive bagged lunch on food distribution days. Emergency food, clothing, and motel vouchers (limited) for families with referral. Referrals for medical, dental, counseling, adult education, and spiritual needs can be made. Wait: none. FOOD BANK in Pasadena.
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