People and practical help
Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
Role: housing navigation and programs for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; geography: Siskiyou County; Social Services office in Yreka; cost/eligibility: program eligibility and availability vary; ask about current screening or coordinated-entry steps; emergency limit: not emergency shelter dispatch; confirm any shelter opening before traveling
Siskiyou County Housing Programs
The county says programs may include outreach, case management, navigation, shelter, or permanent-housing support. The county asks households to contact Social Services; no opening or placement is guaranteed.
Role: local nonprofit resource navigation, computer access, laundry program, and food-commodity connections; geography: Yreka; 201 S. Broadway; cost/eligibility: ask about current hours, program access, fees, and what documents to bring; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or crisis response
Yreka Community Resource Center
The center describes a computer lab, laundry program, food commodities, a thrift store, and connections to local resources. Call before visiting to confirm current availability.
Role: county application help for California food benefits; geography: Siskiyou County; applications handled by county Social Services; cost/eligibility: income and household eligibility rules apply; county can screen and explain documentation; emergency limit: not immediate food delivery
CalFresh Food Benefits
The county accepts CalFresh applications online, by phone, mail, or in person. Ask about expedited review if the household has very limited income and resources; approval is not guaranteed.
Role: application pathway for county cash/basic-needs and state assistance programs; geography: Siskiyou County; office in Yreka; cost/eligibility: program-specific income, residence, and other eligibility rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency cash or guaranteed assistance
General Assistance and County Benefits
County Eligibility and Temporary Assistance Services lists General Assistance, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and other programs. Ask which program fits and what current documents are needed.
Role: health-coverage application and eligibility navigation; geography: California residents; Siskiyou County office in Yreka; cost/eligibility: Medi-Cal and CMSP have separate age, income, and other eligibility requirements; verify before applying; emergency limit: not urgent medical care
Medi-Cal and County Medical Services Program
The county explains Medi-Cal and CMSP options and application routes. CMSP is described for certain Siskiyou County adults ages 21–64 who are not eligible for Medi-Cal; the county must determine eligibility.
Role: food commodities and emergency-food navigation; geography: Siskiyou County; Yreka distribution at Yreka Community Resource Center; cost/eligibility: the current program asks for local residency and income self-certification; confirm schedule and nearest site; emergency limit: not a guaranteed same-day supply
Great Northern Services Emergency Food and USDA Commodities
Great Northern Services publishes a 2026 schedule and says to call for emergency-food locations outside scheduled distributions. Confirm the next Yreka date, site, and availability before traveling.
Role: food-bank hub serving people and partner organizations in Siskiyou County; geography: Yreka; 1601 S. Oregon Street, Suite B; cost/eligibility: call to confirm direct client access, hours, and any eligibility requirements; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or guaranteed food delivery
Siskiyou Community Food Bank
The food bank describes its role supplying food to individuals, families, and local nonprofit partners. Confirm current distribution hours and the entrance before visiting.
Role: LIHEAP energy-bill assistance and application navigation; geography: Siskiyou County; nonprofit office in Weed; cost/eligibility: 2026 income limits and priority scoring apply; funding is limited and an eligible application may not receive help; emergency limit: not emergency or immediate shutoff protection; processing can take months
Great Northern Services Energy Assistance
Great Northern Services says assistance is not immediate and may take several months. Ask about current funding, documents, and whether your utility or heating source is covered; continue normal bill arrangements while applying.
Role: energy-efficiency and home-safety upgrades for eligible homes; geography: Siskiyou County; renters and homeowners may apply; cost/eligibility: the program says services are no-cost for eligible households; income limits, landlord permission for renters, funding, and wait time apply; emergency limit: not emergency repair or a guaranteed immediate fix
Great Northern Services Home Weatherization
The program describes repairs or replacement of some doors, windows, appliances, insulation, and safety testing. Its current FAQ says service timing can range from several months to a year and a half; confirm current eligibility and scope.
Role: information, aging supports, meals, and transportation referrals; geography: Siskiyou County; programs may be regional; cost/eligibility: age, disability, program, and provider requirements vary; confirm costs, reservations, and service area; emergency limit: not emergency transportation
Siskiyou County Senior Services
The county's senior-services page lists multiple programs and providers, including meal and ride options. Call to confirm which service covers your address and how far in advance to arrange it.
Role: Medi-Cal-linked in-home personal-care and household support for eligible people; geography: Siskiyou County; services are provided in the person's home; cost/eligibility: county eligibility assessment required; Medi-Cal and functional-need rules apply; emergency limit: not housekeeping for everyone, moving, repairs, or urgent care
In-Home Supportive Services
The county lists eligible tasks that can include personal care, cooking, shopping, laundry, and house cleaning. It does not pay for moving furniture, repairs, gardening, or companionship; ask the county about assessment and provider steps.
Role: county public transit information and route planning; geography: Siskiyou County; service is route- and day-dependent; cost/eligibility: check current route, fare, reservation/on-call stops, accessibility, and holiday service; emergency limit: not medical transport dispatch or a guaranteed ride
STAGE Siskiyou Transit Routes and Schedules
STAGE publishes route schedules and live service alerts. Rural trips may be limited; verify the exact stop and departure with the operator before arranging an appointment.
Role: reduced-fare application information; geography: Siskiyou County residents; cost/eligibility: income, residency, proof, and current pass rules apply; full fare may be charged without the approved card; emergency limit: not a ride reservation
STAGE Discount Passes
STAGE's current discount-pass page explains the application process and required proof. Confirm approval, fares, and the right card before travel.
Role: free civil legal aid intake for eligible residents; geography: Siskiyou County is served through LSNC's Redding office; cost/eligibility: income, case-type, and capacity screening apply; legal representation is not guaranteed; emergency limit: not emergency legal or crisis response
Legal Services of Northern California
LSNC lists Siskiyou County in the Redding service area and handles selected civil matters, including housing and public benefits. Call intake to ask whether your issue is within scope.
Role: court self-help and neutral legal information; geography: Siskiyou County Superior Court in Yreka; cost/eligibility: court self-help is for eligible case types and self-represented parties; it does not represent you; emergency limit: not a substitute for an attorney or emergency safety planning
Siskiyou County Court Self-Help and Family Law Facilitator
The court describes self-help and family-law facilitator information for matters including some housing/eviction and family-law questions. Ask the court what services are available; staff are not your attorney.
Role: nutrition benefits, education, breastfeeding support, and referrals; geography: Siskiyou County; Yreka WIC office; cost/eligibility: pregnant/postpartum participants, infants, and children may qualify; income and program rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency food or medical care
WIC Nutrition and Family Support
Siskiyou County WIC describes food benefits and family-resource connections. Ask about current enrollment, eligibility, appointment options, and the Yreka office schedule.
Role: municipal code-compliance process for unsafe or unhealthy property conditions; geography: inside Yreka city limits only; cost/eligibility: the City may investigate complaints and issue notices; contact does not provide a support or cleanup service; emergency limit: not emergency response; call 911 for immediate danger
Yreka Code Enforcement Information
This is a regulatory office, not a hoarding-support program. The City describes courtesy letters, notices, correction periods, and possible fines or legal action. If worried about enforcement, consider asking legal aid or a trusted advocate about options before deciding what to share.
Role: public-health programs and service referrals; geography: Siskiyou County; Yreka office; cost/eligibility: program-specific appointment and eligibility rules apply; call to confirm current services; emergency limit: not an urgent medical or behavioral-health response
Siskiyou County Public Health
The county lists public-health programs such as WIC, immunization, mental-health prevention, and other health services. Ask which office handles your need and whether an appointment is required.