Support and Referral Services
If you are interested in becoming a client, receiving services, seeking support or would like referral to resources in the community, call or come to our Annex located downtown Arcata.
CONTACT US
(707) 633-6236, Press 1 for Client Services
Call to make an appointment, or walk right up to our window between the hours of 1-4pm.
HOURS:
1:00-4:00pm Monday- Friday,
Phone lines are open 9:30am-4pm Monday-Friday
ADDRESS:
Located at 501 9th St. Arcata, CA 95521
(Across from the Arcata Transit Station next to the ball park.)
Services Include:
Hygiene supplies (including feminine products)
ID help such as locating birth certificates and important documents
Connection to other AHP programs like, Safe Parking Program, Emergency Shelter and Family Shelters
Case Management
Housing search and application assistance
Address and mail services
Phone Charging
CalFresh application assistance
Food, snacks and information about where to receive meals
Outreach & Engagement Lunch Truck
Mon - Fri 12:00pm-12:50pm
Located at 14th & Union
(the Entrance to Redwood Park)
The Lunch Truck serves sack lunches that typically include a sandwich, a variety of snacks and a drink. The truck also provides connection to services like case management, community resources and applications for a variety of assistance from rental support to food. The truck is also equipped with supplies for health and hygiene handing out items such as Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, shaving cream, razors, body wash, hand sanitizer etc.
Food Pantry
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm
Located at 501 9th St.
(AHP Annex, by the Arcata bus station)
The food pantry provides a variety of grocery items. Everyone is welcome to take fresh food like eggs, milk, cheese, potatoes as well as different vegetables, breads and dry goods. A variety of options are available and change with each pantry depending on donation of goods.
Mobile Medical Clinic
The Open Door Mobile Medical Clinic offers free medical services on Thursdays on a drop-in basis at the Annex, 501 Ninth St., across from the Arcata Transit Station and next to the ball park.
Hours: Wednesdays: 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm
Drop-in services are free. No insurance is required. Other locations & times listed here:
Other Community Resources
Scroll to the bottom of the page for a link to the full Humboldt resources Directory
GENERAL SERVICES
Department of Health and Human Services – DHHS
https://humboldtgov.org/332/Social-Services
Social Services programs focus on the safety of vulnerable children, youth and adults, and assist families and individuals in their journey toward self-sufficiency.
Adult Protective Services – APS
APS provides protective services to elders (65 and older) and dependent adults (18-64) who are unable to protect their own interests or care for themselves.
https://humboldtgov.org/499/Adult-Protective-Services
2-1-1 Humboldt
Call the help line (211) from any phone in Humboldt County to talk to a real person: caring, highly skilled call-center specialist who will link you to help and services. Free, simple and confidential.
Redwood Community Action Agency - RCAA
A locally based, private non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to low and moderate income residents of Humboldt County.
HEALTH
Mobil Medical Van Schedule
https://opendoorhealth.com/locations/mobile-health-services/
Dental - Smile Humboldt
Showers - Affordable homeless housing alternatives AHHA CARE-A-VAN
AHHA Shower Care-A-Van Schedule
Humboldt Open Door Community Health Center
https://opendoorhealth.com/locations/humboldt-open-door-clinic/
FOOD
Food for people http://www.foodforpeople.org/
Saint Vincent De Paul
Text "Summer meals" to 97779 or call 866-348-6479 to find a nearby free Summer food service site for children.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Humboldt Senior Resource Center
ARCATA 707-442-1181
Center/ Heritage Cafe
321 Martin Luther King Parkway, Arcata, CA 95521
https://www.humsenior.org/programs/nutrition-programs/senior-dining-centers/
If age 60 or older, donation of $3.50 per meal suggested but not required. If younger than 60, $8 per meal. During pandemic, dining room closed but modified services available. Call for more information.
EUREKA 707-825-2027
1910 California Street, Eureka, CA 95501
https://www.humsenior.org/programs/nutrition-programs/senior-dining-centers/
Call for reservations. If age 60 or older, contribution of $3.50 suggested but not required. If younger than 60, $8 per meal. During pandemic, dining room closed but modified services available. Call for more information.
In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a program directed by the California Department of Social Services that provides aid to blind, aged, and disabled individuals who are unable to remain safely in their own home without the aid of a care provider.
https://humboldtgov.org/502/In-Home-Supportive-Services
Humboldt Community Resource list
https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/54880/Humboldt-Community-Resource-List-PDF?bidId=
