Local Resource Directory
2-1-1
2-1-1 is available throughout the U.S. and in many parts of Canada by phone, text, and web. A toll-free call to connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can help you find services and resources that are available to you locally and provide critical services that can improve... continue reading
Eligibility:
USA and parts of Canada.
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California Civil Rights Department
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is responsible for enforcing state fair housing laws that make it illegal to discriminate against or harass someone because of a protected characteristic, such as their gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. (For... continue reading
Eligibility:
No immigration status or documentation required.
Phone:
(800) 233-3212
California Coalition for Rural Housing
Formed in 1976 following a farmworker housing conference, CCRH is one of the oldest state low-income housing coalitions in the country. Through advocacy, organizing, research, and technical assistance, our goal is to make the case for rural housing improvement and strengthen the capacity of the... continue reading
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Phone:
(916) 443-4448
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Community Legal Aid SoCal is dedicated to meeting the legal needs of the greatest number of low-income people throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
We are able to provide assistance in the following areas. Contact us to learn more about how we can help with:
Eligibility:
All seniors, 60+
Legal Services Corporation and State Bar guidelines for income (low-income)
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Phone:
(800) 834-5001
Elke & Merchant LLP
Elke & Merchant LLP are experienced tenant lawyers dedicated to protecting tenant rights throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Eligibility:
No immigration status/documentation needed
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Phone:
(415) 294-4111
Excelsis Law, P.C.
Offices in Century City, Burbank, Sacramento
Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In-person meetings by appointment only. Please call 213-340-0300 or email info@excelsislaw.com for a free consultation and appointment.
Fax: (213) 340-0200
Eligibility:
*No immigration status/documentation needed
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Phone:
(213) 340-0300
Fair Housing Council of Orange County
Services provided by the Fair Housing Council include fair housing enforcement and education, landlord/tenant counseling, mediation and homebuyer HUD counseling which includes first-time homebuyer education and mortgage default counseling.
Eligibility:
All callers, on-line or walk-ins (tenants, landlords, managers, etc.) with inquiries involving property located in Orange County. Services are available to low-to-moderate income clients free-of-charge and to others for a moderate donation. No immigration status/documentation needed.
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Phone:
(714) 569-0823
Fair Housing Foundation
The Fair Housing Foundation runs a Fair Housing Program that addresses housing discrimination claims; informs landlords and tenants of their rights and duties; helps tenants with habitability issues and evictions, among other tenancy-related problems; and offers referrals to other agencies.
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Phone:
(800) 446-3247
Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA)
HERA is a California statewide, not-for-profit legal service and advocacy organization dedicated to helping Californians — particularly those most vulnerable — build a safe, sound financial future, free of discrimination and economic abuses, in all aspects of household financial concerns.
We... continue reading
Eligibility:
No immigration status/documentation needed
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Phone:
(510) 271-8443 x300
Housing Equality Law Project (HELP)
HELP seeks to expand legal protections in fair housing through its advocacy, leadership training, education and outreach, and enforcement of anti-discrimination laws. Its services include:
1) Client Representation
Housing discrimination investigations
Counseling
Mediation... continue reading
Eligibility:
Tenants: complaint must be an allegation of discrimination based on fair housing laws.
Landlords: Fair Housing training available for private groups as well as larger groups for a fee
Government: Provide input on policy making,preparing analysis of impediments, compliance audits to ensure CDBG & HUD guidelines are being met by local municipalities and subcontractors
No immigration status/documentation needed
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Phone:
(415) 797-4357
Law Office of Richard L. Spix
**This attorney is a member of the Tenant Lawyer Network. Tenants Together is not a lawyer referral service. We operate the Tenant Lawyer Network of California, a professional association of dues paying tenant lawyers. TLN members do not share fees with TLN or Tenants Together or pay any referral... continue reading
Phone:
(714) 835-5112
Mental Health Peer-Run Warm Line CA
This is a free service is available to anyone who calls or texts the California Peer-Run Warm Line at 1-855-845-7415. It is a peer-run mental health line.
Phone:
(855) 845-7415
Orange County Superior Court Self Help Centers
The Superior Court of Orange County Self-Help Centers and website provide services and procedural information for self-represented litigants in order to increase understanding, participation, and access to the justice system and to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of the court. Self-help... continue reading
Eligibility:
Orange county resident.
Phone:
(657) 622-5500
Public Law Center (PLC)
Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.
PLC works to preserve and create affordable housing in Orange County, prevent... continue reading
Eligibility:
Orange County low-income resident and meet income requirements
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Phone:
(714) 541-1010
SEEDS Community Resolution Center
With a diverse group of volunteers whom we train in communication and conflict resolution skills, SEEDS mediates disputes between neighbors, friends, families, landlords and tenants, those in business relationships, and court litigants. In addition to that, SEEDS provides conflict resolution... continue reading
Eligibility:
No immigration status/documentation needed
Website:
Phone:
(510) 542-9238
Tenants Together
Tenants Together is a statewide coalition of local tenant organizations dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of California tenants to safe, decent, and affordable housing. As California’s only statewide renters’ rights organization, Tenants Together works to improve the lives of... continue reading
Eligibility:
Serves California tenants only
Website:
Phone:
(415) 495-8100