Community Resource & Housing Guide

Crisis Hotlines

• Emergency Assistance: 911
• Shasta County Mental Health (24/7): 530-225-5252
• NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• Shasta Women’s Refuge (domestic violence): 530-244-0117 Toll-free: 1-800-329-7297
• Alternatives to Violence: 530-528-0226
• Suicide intervention and referrals: 530-225-5252 Toll-free: 1-800-821-5252
• USA National Suicide Hotlines: 1-800-Suicide or 1-800-273-TALK
• RESPECT (batterer treatment referrals): 530-224-9083
• APS (Adult Protective Service): 530-225-5798 (reporting adult abuse, emergency response)
• CPS (reporting child abuse/neglect): 530-225-5144
• Substance Abuse (adult and youth): 530-225-5244
• Meth Task Force Hotline: 530-247-7444

Local Hospitals/Emergency Rooms

Mercy Medical Center-Redding: 530-225-6000
Mercy Healthline: 530-24-Mercy
2175 Rosaline Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Services Include: ER, cancer center, cardiac rehabilitation, home health, hospice, maternity, family health.
http://redding.mercy.org

Shasta Regional Medical Center: 530-244-5400
1100 Butte Street
Redding, CA 96001
Services Include: ER, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes care management, women’s heart center.
http://www.shastaregional.com

Emergency Assistance Programs

Anderson-Cottonwood Christian Assistance, Inc: 530-365-4220
2979 East Center Street, Anderson
Call for emergency appointments: 530-604-5503
Provides a 3-day supply of food based on emergency needs of families. RABA tickets available on limited basis and clothing vouchers. SOUTHERN SHASTA COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. Must bring picture ID and utility bill in your name on.
Office hours: Tuesday & Friday 10-2.

Good News Rescue Mission: 530-241-5754
3100 South Market Street, Redding, CA 96001
Services available: emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families, Meals (Breakfast 6:30 am, Lunch 12:00pm, Dinner 5:45-chapel required), laundry, and showers (even if one is not staying there, one can still shower 7 days a week at 7:30 am or 8:30 pm). Programs include independent living skills, money savings program, work search, drug and alcohol treatment.
www.gnrm.org

Living Hope Ministries: 530-243-8066
1043 State St., Redding, CA 96001
Food, meals, clothing, furniture, showers, and laundry on Fridays only. (Photo ID and Social Security number required for food but not for all services). Call for program details & hours due to frequent changes.
http://users.churchserve.com/ca/LivingHope

People of Progress: 530-243-3811
1242 Center Street, Redding, CA 96001
Provides emergency assistance, food, clothing, voicemail services, RABA bus passes, motel vouchers, prescription assistance, and eviction prevention assistance.
www.peopleofprogress.org

Redding Loaves and Fishes: 530-241-1108
1180 Industrial Street #A, Redding, CA 96002
Provides a 3-day supply of food every Saturday from 10-2. Emergency food assistance is limited to once per month, which may be waived based on special circumstances. Bring a social security card, Passport to Services, photo I.D. and proof of residency (rent receipt or current utility bill).
http://reddingloavesandfishes.com

Salvation Army: 530-222-2207
2691 Larkspur Lane, Redding, CA 96002
Emergency assistance with food, clothing, utilities, etc. (Photo I.D. and Social Security # needed).
www1.usw.salvationarmy.org/usw/www_usw.nsf

Shasta Family Justice Center: 530-243-8868
1670 Market Street, Redding, CA 96001
(Located directly above Leatherby’s)
Provides a one-stop, multi-agency help center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or elder abuse.
http://familyjusticecenter.com

Shasta Lake Community Food Pantry: 530-275-3568
1501 McConnell Avenue, Shasta Lake City, CA 96019
Food bank available from 8-5 (M-F). ID and proof of residency required. Serving the residents of SLC.
www.scnutrition.org/files/At-A-Glance_Shasta.pdf

Shasta Senior Nutrition Program: 530-226-3060
Food Bank: 226-3071
100 Mercy Oaks Drive, Redding, CA
Friday Emergency Food Bank for all qualified community members, not just for seniors. Call food bank for details.
www.ssnpweb.org

Shasta Women’s Refuge: 530-244-0117 Toll-free: 1-866-329-7297
1800 Park Marina Drive, Redding, CA 96001
Provides 24-hour crisis assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include: Shelter for women and children including emergency, crisis counseling, assistance with temporary restraining orders, emergency food and clothing, advocacy for court, medical appointments, law enforcement and social services, support groups, information and referrals. *Collect calls are accepted*
www.shastawomensrefuge.org

Note: Most organizations providing emergency assistance programs are grant funded or rely on community donations. Due to this, it is important to understand that funding is not always available for all programs. It is very important to call individual organizations for more information regarding specific programs and available assistance.

Shasta County Community Resources

Department of Rehabilitation: 530-224-4708 1900 Churn Creek Road, Suite 100, Redding, CA 96002

Far Northern Regional: 530-222-4791
1900 Churn Creek Road, Suite 319
Provides services for eligible children under 3 and some programs for children 3 to young adult with developmental disabilities.
www.farnorthernrc.org/home.htm

Golden Umbrella: 530-223-6034
2227 College View Drive, Redding, CA 96003
Senior assistance including housing, renters and homeowners assistance, money management, tax aid, activities, lunch meals, payee services, referrals, outreach, and case management services.
www.goldenumbrella.org

Independent Living Services: 530-242-8550
169 Hartnell Avenue, Suite 128, Redding, CA
Assistance for people with disabilities including information and referral, housing assistance, advising, advocacy, and independent living skills training.
www.ilsnc.org

Legal Services of Northern California: 530-241-3565 1370 West Street, Redding, CA 96001
Legal assistance at no charge for eligible, low income individuals and seniors 60+ (no income requirements for seniors)
www.lsnc.info

Northern Valley Catholic Social Services: 530-241-0552 Toll-free:1-800-846-1451
2400 Washington Street, Redding, CA 96001
Housing, 2nd Home, counseling, mentoring.
http://www.nvcss.orgwww.nvcss.org

Parent Partners: 530-242-2020
2280 Benton Drive, Suite B, Redding, CA 96001
Program serves pregnant women and families with children under the age of 3, who reside in Shasta County.  Parent Partners provide parenting support, mentoring, and act as a bridge to accessing other community resources families might need. Housing assistance also available.
www.shastacapc.org/parentpartners.htm

Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA): 530-241-2877
1530 Yuba Street, Redding, CA 96001
RABA offers fixed route, regularly scheduled local bus service, as well as curb-to-curb demand response service for people with disabilities. RABA also operates an express route to Burney under contract to Shasta County.
http://rabaride.com/index.html

Restoration Enterprises: 530-245-0500
3300 Veda Street, Redding, CA 96001
Assistance with rental deposits, inexpensive vehicles for sale for low income participants and $10-$25 new and used bicycles for persons in need of medical transportation, etc.
www.restorationenterprises.org

Rowell Family Empowerment: 530-226-5129
Toll-free:1-877-227-3471
962 Maraglia Street, Redding, CA 96002
Free services to families of children (birth to age 22) with all disabilities: physical, cognitive, emotional and learning. Services offer include training and education, respite care, and referral.
www.rfenc.org

Second Home (NVCSS): 530-247-3321
1250 California Street, Redding, CA 96001
Services include peer support, socialization activities, as well as wellness and recovery activities for any individual experiencing mental health challenges, and/or their family members.
http://nvcss.org

Shascade Community Services: 530-243-1651 900 Twin View Blvd, Redding, CA 96003
Offers personal finance assistance (payee services), as well as programs for Developmentally Disabled clients such as: vocational training, in-home respite care, mobile day activities program, adult day facilities, community living resources & programs.
www.shascade.org

Shasta County Dept. of Social Services: 530-225-5767
2460 Breslauer Way, Redding, CA 96001
Food Stamps, General Assistance, CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, CMSP, IHSS services, and SSI advocacy.
www.co.shasta.ca.us/html/DSS/dss_index.htm

Shasta County Mental Health: 530-225-5200
2650 Breslauer Way, Redding, CA 96001
Offers limited county services for persons with chronic mental illness, including case management, resources, and a 30-day crisis residential unit.
www.co.shasta.ca.us/html/Mental_Health/mh_index.htm

Shasta County Public Health: 530-225-5591
2650 Breslauer Way, Redding, CA 96001
Offers a variety of health services including immunizations, TB testing, STD clinics, HIV testing, WIC services, water testing, birth & death certificates, tobacco cessation education, prescription drug card information and more.
www.co.shasta.ca.us/html/Public_Health/ph_index.htm

Shasta County WIC Nutritional Program: 530-225-5168
1220 Sacramento Street, Redding, CA 96001
Nutritional counseling and food vouchers given to pregnant women and children up to 5 years old. Also provides breastfeeding education and support classes.
www.co.shasta.ca.us/html/Public_Health

Shasta Head Start: 530-241-1036 | Toll Free:1-800-464-8338
375 Lake Blvd., Redding, CA 96003
Head Start is a National program which provides income-eligible pre-school children with activities that help them grow mentally, emotionally, socially and physically. In addition, the program provides social services for the families of enrolled children.
http://shastaheadstart.org/index.html

Shasta Senior Nutrition Program: 530-226-3060 | Food Bank: 530-226-3071
100 Mercy Oaks Drive, Redding, CA
Friday Food Bank-NOT JUST FOR SENIORS. First and Third Fridays 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. for all low or no income people. (Limited to once a month.). Meals on Wheels and the Brown Bag program s are also available for seniors. Call for details. USDA Commodity assistance.
www.ssnpweb.org

Shasta Family Justice Center: 530-243-8868 1670 Market Street, Suite 300, Redding, CA 96001
(located above Leatherby’s Restaurant)
Shasta County Crime Victims Assistance Center is a part of a nationwide network of victim/witness assistance centers providing services to victims and witnesses. provides a range of services for individuals who are a victim of a crime in California and/or witness to a crime who suffers either financial loss or emotional problems from the experience. Included in the services which may be available to victims and witnesses are the following: Information Services, Counseling Services, Emergency Assistance, Claims Assistance , Justice System Information, Assistance Notification, Assistance Eligibility Information.
www.da.co.shasta.ca.us/vicwit1.shtml#overview

SCHC HOPE Van: 530-246-5710
Call for location schedule.
Medical and dental services provided for the homeless population, safe needle disposal site, STD testing, and more. Van location schedule available at SCHC.
www.shastahealth.org/hope

Smart Business Resource Center: 530-246-7911
1201 Placer Street, Redding, CA 96001
Services assist job seekers in obtaining employment and enable employers to meet the growth, retention, training and staffing needs of their business, providing services at low or no cost.
www.thesmartcenter.biz

Social Security Administration:(866) 964-1236
2660 Park Marina Drive, Suite A, Redding, CA 96001
Provides assistance with Social Security retirement benefits, Social Security cards, SSDI, and SSI benefits.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov

Veteran’s Service Office: 530-225-5616
1855 Shasta Street, Redding, CA 96001
Serving veterans and their widows. Available benefits: Health Care, Compensation (Service Connected), Pension (Non-Service Connected, Education and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, VA Home Loan Guaranty, Life Insurance, Burial, Survivor Benefits, Veterans Issues, Homeless Veterans, College Fee Waiver, Cal Vet Home Loans, Veterans Homes of California.
www.co.shasta.ca.us/html/Veterans/vet_index.htm

HIV Services

Home Health Care Management: 530-226-0120
1620 East Cypress Street, Suite 1, Redding, CA 96002
HIV/AIDS support services include AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program, Medical Case Management, Emergency Financial Assistance, Medical Transportation, Oral Health Care, Outpatient Ambulatory Medical care, AIDS Drug Assistance Program, Nursing Assessments, Psychosocial and Financial Assessments, Support Groups, Individual Counseling, Housing referrals.
www.homehealthcaremgmt.com

HIV Food Bank( Shasta, Trinity, Tehama): 530-223-2118

Planned Parenthood: 530-351-7100
2935 Bechelli Lane, Suite C, Redding, CA 96002
Fee: Sliding Scale, Offers HIV testing.
www.plannedparenthood.org

Shasta Community Health Center Early Intervention Services (EIS): 530-246-5764
1035 Placer Street, Redding, CA 96001
Fees: Sliding scale, Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and grant assistance available for very low income individuals.
Provides comprehensive care to those with HIV/AIDS.
www.shastahealth.org

Women’s Health Specialists: 530-221-0193
1901 Victor Avenue, Redding, CA 96002
Offers HIV testing, as well as many other services.
Fee: Sliding Scale, Family PACT
www.womenshealthspecialists.org

Support Groups

Information Provided by Redding Record Searchlight’s Annual Publication: "Living Here"

• Alzheimer’s Support Group: 530-226-3042, 530-229-0878
• American Cancer Society: 530-222-1059
• American Heart Association: 530-222-1136
• Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: 530-245-9221
• Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue: 530-365-1218
• Bariatric Support Group: 530-247-1757
• Bereavement Support Group (Mercy): 530-245-4070
• Bereaved Parents Support Group (Mercy): 530-243-4467
• Better Breathers Lung Disease Support: 530-244-8269
• Brain Injury Guidance Group (BIGG): 530-365-8308
• Breast Cancer Support Group (Mercy): 530-225-7479
• Breastfeeding Support Center: 530-245-6466
• Cancer Support Group (Mercy): 530-225-7448
• Caregiver Support Group: 530-229-0878
• Children’s/Teens Grief Support (Mercy): 530-245-4070
• Clutter Support Group: 530-355-9879
• Diabetes Type 2 Support Group: 530-247-1757
• Disabled Females Support Group: 530-241-1007
• Dystonia Support Group: 530-241-0354
• Emotions Anonymous: 530-357-3370
• Family Caregivers Support Group: 530-229-0878
• Gambler’s Anonymous: 1-866-442-5312
• Grandparent Support Group: 530-226-5129
• Hearing & Cochlear Implant Support: 530-410-0430
• Heart Support Group: 530-244-5105
• Hepatitis C Support Group (LASH): 530-945-7853
• HIV Support Group: 530-226-0120
• Holistic Cancer Support Group: 530-223-1342
• Interstitial Cystitis Support Group: 530-246-7503
• LBGT Support Group (Nor Cal Outreach): 530-351-7100
• Liver Support Group: 530-515-0778
• Living Better w/Cancer Support Group: 530-222-1058*3
• Look Good Feel Better Cancer Support Group: 530-222-1058
• Low Vision Support Group: 530-243-2842
• Lyme Disease Support Group: 530-223-1585
• Lymphedema Support Group: 530-226-9242
• Macular Degeneration Support Group: 530-243-2842
• Mental Health Support Group: 530-605-1647
• Mommies Meeting Mommies: 530-245-6466
• Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group: 530-222-7277
• Narcotics Anonymous: 530-221-5060
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)….605-1647
• Ostomy Support: 530-222-1059
• Overeater’s Anonymous: 530-244-9244
• PFLAG (lesbian and gay support): 530-246-4277/530-241-8421
• Parents of Twins and More: 530-245-6466
• Parkinson’s Support Group: 530-229-0878
• Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group: 530-244-0277
• Prostate Cancer Support Group (men only, one-on one counseling): 530-222-1058
• Raw & Living Foods (vegan) Support Group: 530-917-8785
• Reach for Recovery Mastectomy Support: 530-222-1058
• Shasta County Stroke Support Group: 530-229-0878
• Spinal Cord Injury Network: 530-241-1007
• SRMC Heart Support Group: 530-244-5105
• Stroke Support Group: 530-244-5477
• Suicide Loss Support Group: 530-245-4070
• Take of Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 530-221-3684
• Tourette Syndrome Association: 530-365-3902
• Type 2 Diabetes Support Group: 530-247-1757
• Young Widows (21-50) Support Group: 530-242-1155
• Widow/Widower Support Group: 530-241-1626
• Widowhood Outreach Program (Social Activities, field trips, and info): 530-223-2626

Resources for AA, NA, AL-NON/Alateen & Community Recovery Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous 24 Hour Hotline: 530-225-8955
1050 State Street, Redding, CA
AL-NON/Alateen: 530-245-5421
Narcotics Anonymous 24 Hour Hotline: 530-221-5060
Nar-Anon: 530-245-9950

Other Local Drug and Alcohol Support Groups:

Celebrate Recovery
For those people interested in leading or participating in a 12-step recovery program:

Mondays @ 5:30 pm: 530-247-1850
Location: River Valley Foursquare Church
1770 Pleasant Street, Redding, CA 96001

Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm: 530-223-1946
(Women’s Recovery Group)
Location: New Life Church of God
10582 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96002

Fridays @ 6:30 pm: 530-221-5683
Location: Neighborhood Church
777 Loma Vista Drive, Redding, CA 96002

Sundays @ 5:00 pm: 530-223-1946
Location: New Life Church of God
10582 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96002

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Programs

Empire Recovery Center: 530-246-8339
1237 California Street
Fees: vary based on pro-gram. Services include detoxification and residen-tial treatment care, outpa-tient services, sober living day.
http://empirerecovery.org

Redeemed Recovery: 530-241-5518
844 Butte Street
Fees: Sliding Scale Fee, Medicare, Private Pay.

Right Road Recovery: 530-365-8523 (Anderson)
Programs, Inc.
2336 Balls Ferry Road
Fees: Medi-Cal, sliding fee, and private pay. Grants available for some programs. Services in-clude outpatient substance abuse treatment.

Shasta Options: 530-224-5469
2972 Churn Creek Road
Fees: vary
Offers intense outpatient Alcohol and Drug pro-gram followed up with nine months of weekly after-care groups

Shasta Recovery Center: 530-365-1160 (Anderson)
2115 Howard
Fees: vary

Teen Challenge: 530-357-2772 (Anderson)
5858 Happy Valley Road
Fees: Call for details.
www.teenchallenge.ws

Visions of the Cross: 530-722-1114
3648 El Portal
Fees: vary depending on program. Services include inpatient residential treat-ment and sober living.
Note: Always call
individual programs to get the most up-to-date information on fees and details.

Transitional Housing

Redeemed Recovery: 530-241-5518
844 Butte Street
Fees: Sliding Scale Fee, Medicare, Private Pay.

Serenity House/Willow House (Women): 530-605-6078
1260 Willis Street
Contact: Sharon
Serenity-sober living home for women with children. Willow-sober living home for women without young children.
$400/month

St. Jude Ministries (Men): 530-223-6798
1580 Victor Avenue
Faith based clean and so-ber transitional housing for men. Must buy own food and cook own meals.
$400/month
www.stjudeministries.com

The Rock Recovery & Wellness Center (Men): 530-229-1704/530-262-8622
755 Lake Blvd-Redding
Contact: Anthony
Faith based clean and so-ber transitional living for men. Includes limited transportation, weight room, utilities, internet. Must buy own food.
$500/month.

About Time Recovery Sober Living Homes (Men & Women): 530-605-1859/530-241-4622
Contact: Janet
Faith-based, 12 step modeled clean and sober transitional housing for both men and women. Utilities, Laundry facility, Cable and High speed WIFI included.
$400-500/month www.abouttimerecovery.com

Second Chances SLE: 530-245-0767
Contact: Valerie
Faith-based, 12 step Modeled, clean and sober living. Furnished, shared bedrooms. Cable and utili-ties included. Random drug testing, and 3 AA meetings per week required. No alcohol or drugs permitted. $500/month, no deposit.