Important Programs & Forms for San Mateo County Services
Aid Programs * Emergency Information & Preparedness * Other
Aid Program Forms
Food * Health * Housing
FOOD:
Food Stamp Program:
Access the application to sign-up for the Food Stamp program.
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/DFA285A1.pdf
Questions about the Food Stamp Program or for application help call or visit on of the local Human Services Agency offices for San Mateo County. http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/portal/site/humanservices/menuitem.ef2c94fdbdc30bc965d293e5d17332a0/?vgnextoid=a22562e5f28a1210VgnVCM1000001d37230aRCRD
WIC (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)
For basic information or to enroll: (650) 573-2168. Six WIC sites in the county provide comprehensive nutrition services to young families. These services include: Food vouchers for the purchase of nutritious foods such as milk, cheese, formula, juice, beans, cereals, eggs, peanut butter, and others; Nutritional assessment and counseling for each participant; Nutrition education classes covering such subjects as breast feeding, introduction of solids, baby bottle tooth decay, prenatal nutrition, childhood feeding, and lots more; Other education covering subjects of importance to young families, such as immunizations, childhood lead poisoning, childhood safety, anti-smoking education; Referral to other organizations and programs when needed (e.g. alcohol and drug, CCS, Smokefree Start for Families);Coordination of service with primary care provider.
Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank is a non-profit agency that collects and distributes nutritious, high-quality food to help feed people who cannot afford to buy groceries. Low-income people of all ages are welcome, regardless of immigration status. Every food recipient is treated with dignity and respect.
http://www.secondharvestfood.org/needfood/index.php
Call 1-800-984-3663
San Mateo County Year-round Hot Meal Sites: http://www.secondharvestfood.org/needfood/hot_meal_sites_smc.php
Medi-Cal Program:
Access the application to sign-up for the Medi-Cal program.
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/62/38/1104832944SAWS1.pdf
Questions about the Medi-Cal Program or for application help call or visit on of the local Human Services Agency offices for San Mateo County. http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/portal/site/humanservices/menuitem.ef2c94fdbdc30bc965d293e5d17332a0/?vgnextoid=a22562e5f28a1210VgnVCM1000001d37230aRCRD
San Mateo Medical Center
The mission of San Mateo Medical Center is to serve the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention, and without regard for ability to pay. Medical and Dental services available.
http://www.sanmateomedicalcenter.org/content/AZServices.htm
San Mateo Health Initiative
In 2002 the San Mateo County Children’s Health Initiative (CHI) was established to address community-wide concern for the 17,000 county children who lacked access to comprehensive health insurance coverage. CHI ensures that all children ages 0-18 in San Mateo County have access to comprehensive health insurance coverage. To qualify: call (650) 573 3595 or visit http://www.smcchi.org/parents.aspx.
Mobile Health Clinic
The mobile health van travels around the County providing testing, birth control, vaccinations, health advice and referrals. Check the schedule for locations and times. No one will be denied service.
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/portal/site/health/menuitem.f44138fe5f6ec63d74452b31d17332a0/?vgnextoid=3f2d03508b0a0210VgnVCM1000001d37230aRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1
Phone: (650) 573-2786
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
HIP Housing
Provides four programs to assist people in San Mateo County in finding a decent and affordable "place to call home." HIP Housing operates below market rate rental properties, facilitates a Home Sharing Program, provides a Self-Sufficiency Program which enables low-income families to transition to self-reliance and provides counseling on Home Equity Conversion.
Phone: (650) 348-6660
http://www.hiphousing.org
Community Action Agency of San Mateo County
Weatherization, home repair and home energy assistance.
Phone: (650) 595-1342
Project Sentinel
Provides rental assistance and HUD-approved information on foreclosure prevention, mortgage delinquency and default resolution, reverse mortgages and home equity conversions as well as rental assistance.
Phone: (650) 321-6291
http://www.housing.org
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Investigates housing discrimination complaints regarding sales or rentals, advertising, financing and brokerage services and provides information on home improvements.
Phone: (800) 669-9777
http://www.hud.gov/
Emergency Information & Preparedness
Emergency Information Form for Children With Special Needs
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/9/44/559284333EIF.pdf
En Espanol
Expediente de Información de Emergencia para Niños con Necesidades Especiales
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/portal/site/health/menuitem.f44138fe5f6ec63d74452b31d17332a0/?vgnextoid=4bd55069590a0210VgnVCM1000001d37230aRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1
Pocket Guide to Emergency Preparedness
The Pocket Guide to Emergency Preparedness provides instructions on where to go, who to call and where to listen for information and help in San Mateo County.
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/7/52/248887952SanMateo_EPAC_ENG.pdf
En Espanol
Manual de Bolsillo para Preparación en casos de Emergencia
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/7/51/248887956SanMateo_EPAC_SPAN.pdf
SMC Alert
An alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations with useful information and updates by sending text messages to your email accounts (home, work, school, etc.), cell phones, pagers and/or Smartphones/handheld devices. Register today!
https://www.smcalert.info/index.php?CCheck=1
Office of Emergency Services
A little preparation can make a big difference in an emergency situation. Find out more
and get checklists to help you get ready at home, at work, and in your community.
Get ready today!
http://www.smcready.org/
Infant Nutrition During a Disaster
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/2/2/1319486876InfantNutritionDisaster.pdf
Helping Children Cope During a Disaster
Tips for parents and teachers on talking about traumatic events
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/TraumaticEvents/tips.asp
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
Make sure you and your family have everything you’ll need for your emergency supplies kit.
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/11/9/178952814checklist.pdf
en Espanol
Que hacer antes, durante, y despues de un terremoto
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/11/11/178952826Quake_span_bw.pdf
Plan Familiar Para Terremoto
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/24/38/750058198family_eq_plan.pdf
Other:
Trustline Registry: The California Registry of In-Home Child Care Providers Subsidized Application
Parents know they must be very thorough when selecting someone to care for their child. They interview carefully, check
references and evaluate the provider’s character using their own good judgment. The TrustLine Registry gives parents
one more tool to use when it comes time to choose a child care provider.
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/19741234TLR1.pdf
Child Protective Services
800-632-4615 or 650-595-7522
A 24-hour line for reports of abuse or abandonment
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/home/0,,15584775_18137708,00.html
CORA - Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (Formerly Center for Domestic Violence Prevention)
24 Hour phone line support: 800-300-1080 (toll free) or 650-312-8515
National Domestic Violence Hot Line: 800-799-SAFE
Provides a 24-hour hotline, legal assistance, emergency and transitional housing, counseling, educational workshops, volunteer trainings and other domestic violence services.
http://www.corasupport.org/
Mental Health 24-Hour ACCESS
Primary entry point to mental health services for all adults and for children
800-686-0101
711 for California Relay Services (TDD)
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Center
Crisis Line:
650-579-0350
800-273-TALK
http://www.crisiscenter.cc
Youth Web site: www.onyourmind.net
From anywhere 800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
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