Role: county mental-health and substance-use service access and referrals; geography: Mendocino County; cost/eligibility: ask about Medi-Cal plan requirements, service eligibility, and other options; emergency limit: use the 24/7 Crisis Line for crises, not the routine access line. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services — access
Call the County Access Line to ask about behavioral-health or substance-use services, provider availability, interpretation, and what to bring. The County's provider network and eligibility rules apply; this is not a guarantee of an appointment.
Role: county wellness activities and peer connection; geography: Ukiah and Willits; cost/eligibility: confirm current schedule and participation details; emergency limit: not crisis care or clinical treatment. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County Wellness Centers
The Ukiah Wellness Center lists activities such as art, WRAP, anger management, and Seeking Safety, Tuesday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Confirm the current schedule before visiting.
Role: peer-led support and education for people affected by mental illness and their family or friends; geography: Mendocino County and online offerings; cost/eligibility: check current group details and registration; emergency limit: peer groups are not crisis response, therapy, or hoarding-specific groups. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
NAMI Mendocino County support groups
NAMI Mendocino describes Connection and Family Support groups and posts a live calendar. Confirm format, eligibility, schedule, and current contact instructions; do not assume the groups focus on hoarding.
Role: peer support groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; geography: Ukiah and Fort Bragg offices; cost/eligibility: intake, attendance, and group requirements apply; emergency limit: not a hoarding-specific group or emergency dispatch. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Project Sanctuary support groups
Project Sanctuary lists structured and drop-in groups for survivors. New drop-in participants are asked to arrive at least one hour early for intake; use its current calendar and call the office before attending.
Role: community medical, dental, and behavioral-health care; geography: Ukiah, Willits, and Lakeport; cost/eligibility: ask about insurance, Medi-Cal, sliding-scale options, and appointment openings; emergency limit: not an emergency department. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino Community Health Centers
MCHC lists primary, dental, and behavioral-health care, including two Ukiah locations. Call to confirm which clinic fits, fees, insurance, and appointment availability; call 911 for a medical emergency.
Role: county public-health information and services; geography: countywide, with a Ukiah office; cost/eligibility: call about the specific program, fees, and appointments; emergency limit: not emergency medical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County Public Health
The Ukiah office is at 1120 S. Dora Street. The department lists nursing, immunization, emergency preparedness, and Environmental Health pathways; confirm the right contact before a visit.
Role: nutrition, breastfeeding support, and referrals; geography: eligible California residents, with a Ukiah office and county sites; cost/eligibility: no fee; generally for pregnant/postpartum/breastfeeding people and children under 5 meeting income or benefit criteria; emergency limit: not a source for all food or formula needs. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Mendocino County WIC describes EBT food benefits, breastfeeding support, and referrals. Call to confirm eligibility, documents, appointments, and current site schedule.
Role: applications and support for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and related programs; geography: Mendocino County; cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility and documentation apply; emergency limit: not an emergency shelter or crisis service. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County Social Services — benefits
The County lists benefit and family-assistance programs. Call before traveling to ask about the right office, documents, current intake, and language or accessibility options.
Role: aging, Adult Protective Services, and In-Home Supportive Services navigation; geography: Mendocino County; cost/eligibility: IHSS eligibility depends on program criteria, including Medi-Cal and assessed need; emergency limit: call APS or 911 for urgent safety concerns. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Adult & Aging Services and IHSS
The County describes APS and IHSS for eligible older adults and people with disabilities. Ask about assessments, application steps, and what support is available in the home; services are not automatic.
Role: housing navigation and housing stabilization; geography: Mendocino County, through Ukiah's Building Bridges; cost/eligibility: ask about referral route, Medi-Cal eligibility for specific benefits, funding, and capacity; emergency limit: not an immediate guaranteed placement. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood Community Services — housing navigation
RCS describes housing navigation for people who are housed or at risk of losing housing, plus Medi-Cal Enhanced Care Management for eligible members. Ask whether a referral is needed and whether the service fits your situation.
Role: countywide homelessness system and coordinated-entry information; geography: Mendocino County; cost/eligibility: ask a current access point about screening and program rules; emergency limit: not a guarantee of shelter or housing. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care
The County and CoC describe coordinated entry through community-based access partners. Ask which access point is currently active and what documents or screening steps to expect.
Role: city housing-program information and referrals; geography: City of Ukiah; cost/eligibility: program and income rules apply; the City says its Housing Rehabilitation Program has no 2026 funding; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or an active repair grant. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
City of Ukiah Housing Services
The City lists housing pathways, RCHDC, the County CoC, and Adult & Aging Services. Its page states that no Housing Rehabilitation Program funding is available for 2026; contact the City to confirm any new funding or current application windows.
Role: affordable-housing development and housing program information; geography: regional, with an office in Ukiah; cost/eligibility: ask about current properties, waitlists, and program criteria; emergency limit: not a same-day shelter or guaranteed unit. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation
The City Housing Services page lists RCHDC as a local housing resource. Contact the organization directly for current properties, applications, and waitlists; availability changes.
Role: homelessness resource center and basic-needs support; geography: Ukiah and Mendocino County; cost/eligibility: confirm current drop-in access and services; shelter beds are screened separately and not guaranteed; emergency limit: not 911 or domestic-violence crisis response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center — daytime services
RCS lists Building Bridges at 1045 S. State Street in Ukiah and offers shelter screening and housing navigation. Confirm whether daytime access, showers, laundry, or other services are currently available before traveling.
Role: weekly, emergency, and special-occasion grocery distribution; geography: Ukiah and Mendocino County; cost/eligibility: ask about current service area, schedule, and requirements; emergency limit: availability is not guaranteed. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Ford Street Project Community Food Bank
Ford Street Project lists a Community Food Bank at 888 N. State Street. Check the current distribution schedule and any documentation or household requirements before visiting.
Role: free hot meals; geography: Ukiah; cost/eligibility: listed meals are open to all; hours and holiday arrangements can change; emergency limit: meal service is not a shelter or medical service. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Plowshares Community Dining Room
Plowshares says its Community Dining Room serves meals every day, with weekday lunch and weekend afternoon service. Check the current schedule and holiday notes before traveling.
Role: meal delivery for homebound older adults; geography: Ukiah Valley; cost/eligibility: program is for homebound adults age 60+; confirm intake and any suggested contribution; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Plowshares Meals on Wheels
Plowshares operates Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors age 60 and older in the Ukiah Valley. Call to ask about service area, enrollment, schedule, and current capacity.
Role: fixed-route local public transit; geography: within Ukiah, with connections to county routes; cost/eligibility: check current fare, schedule, stop, and accessibility details; emergency limit: service is scheduled and is not emergency transportation. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino Transit Authority — Ukiah Local Route 9
MTA lists Route 9 as Ukiah Local; evening deviated service has separate geography, advance reservation, and added fare requirements. Schedules and service alerts change, so check the live route page before a trip.
Role: fare information for county bus service; geography: Mendocino County routes; cost/eligibility: fares vary by route and zone; reduced fares require applicable age or discount-card criteria; emergency limit: fares do not guarantee a seat or connection. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino Transit Authority fares and reduced fares
The live fare page lists cash fares, passes, and reduced fares for seniors age 62+ or riders with an MTA discount card. Confirm current fare, payment method, and transfers before traveling.
Role: free civil legal services for eligible low-income clients; geography: Lake and Mendocino counties; cost/eligibility: income and case priorities apply; emergency limit: not emergency response or a guarantee of representation. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Legal Services of Northern California — Ukiah
LSNC's Ukiah office lists help with housing, public benefits, health benefits, and other civil legal matters. Intake hours vary by weekday; call or use its site to confirm case fit and eligibility.
Role: legal information and help with court forms; geography: Ukiah courthouse, with some remote or Fort Bragg services; cost/eligibility: contact the Center to confirm service scope and schedule; emergency limit: not legal representation or individualized legal advice. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County Superior Court Self-Help Center
The Court says the Self-Help Center can explain processes, forms, and legal options, but cannot give legal advice or represent someone. Check the current walk-in schedule and case types before visiting.
Role: public library, information, and community resources; geography: Ukiah; cost/eligibility: ask about library card requirements, programs, and current hours; emergency limit: not a crisis service. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Ukiah Branch Library
The Ukiah Branch is part of the Mendocino County Library system. Confirm hours, accessible services, computer access, and current programs on the County library page before visiting.
Role: electric, water, sewer, solid-waste setup and billing; geography: City of Ukiah service areas; cost/eligibility: rates, service area, and payment options vary—call to confirm; emergency limit: outage and water emergency contacts are separate from billing. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
City of Ukiah utility billing and service
The City handles setup and billing for municipal services. For past-due balances, the City asks customers to call its representatives to discuss payment; confirm current assistance or payment arrangements directly.
Role: transfer-station, pickup, and recycling information; geography: service territories vary across the Ukiah Valley; cost/eligibility: current rates, accepted items, and who may self-haul must be confirmed; emergency limit: not hazardous-material emergency response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Ukiah solid-waste disposal and recycling
The City lists the Ukiah Valley Transfer Station and links current 2026 pickup and transfer-station rates. Self-hauler access is limited by location; call before loading or traveling and verify accepted materials, hours, and fees.
Role: environmental health, solid-waste, and hazardous-material program navigation; geography: County, with a Ukiah office; cost/eligibility: ask about permits, inspections, and fees for the specific issue; emergency limit: call 911 for hazardous-material emergencies. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County Environmental Health
The County Environmental Health office lists contacts for solid-waste and hazardous-material programs. Ask which agency has jurisdiction and what rules apply before arranging disposal or cleanup.
Role: animal shelter, adoption, and animal-care services; geography: Mendocino County, at 298 Plant Road in Ukiah; cost/eligibility: service, clinic, and fee details vary; emergency limit: call the Sheriff's dispatch for animal emergencies after-hours as the County directs. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County Animal Care Services
The County lists shelter and phone hours, animal services, and some low-cost clinic options. Confirm current hours and eligibility before visiting; for an animal-related emergency, follow the County's dispatch instructions.
Role: community-action programs, referrals, and family or caregiver support; geography: Mendocino and Lake counties plus other service areas; cost/eligibility: program-specific criteria and funding apply; emergency limit: not an emergency shelter or guaranteed financial assistance. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
North Coast Opportunities — Community Action
NCO identifies itself as a regional Community Action Agency and lists Ukiah contact information. Its site notes that it is undergoing a rebuild; call to ask which programs are currently accepting referrals.
Role: information about home repair and housing safety programs; geography: City of Ukiah; cost/eligibility: City states no Housing Rehabilitation Program funding is available for 2026; emergency limit: this is not an active grant or emergency repair response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Ukiah City Housing Rehabilitation funding status
This City page is included so residents can check whether funding has reopened. At review, it said no 2026 funding was available; verify any newer notice and eligibility before applying or budgeting.
Role: county disaster information and preparedness guidance; geography: Mendocino County; cost/eligibility: alerts and preparedness instructions are free to review; emergency limit: follow evacuation orders and call 911 for immediate danger. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Mendocino County emergency preparedness
The County Public Health page links emergency preparedness information. Check official county alerts for current incidents; a website resource list is not a substitute for real-time instructions.