OIR resources
Community resources
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment
- 1897 Alum Rock Avenue, Suite 35, San Jose, CA 95116 | (408) 341-6080
- U visa, work permit renewal, DACA, USCIS fee waiver requests, I-130s, 1-step adjustment of status, removal of conditions, citizenship, ESL classes
- 991 W. Hedding Street, Suite 202, San Jose, CA 95126 | (408) 287-9710
- Immigration legal services, deportation defense, housing, public benefits, domestic violence, civil rights
- 4 N. 2nd Street, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113 | Legal Advice Line (Intake): 1(800) 551-5554 | Health Consumer Center: 1 (855) 693-7285
- Immigration legal services, domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, public benefits, housing law, consumer law, healthcare access, youth justice
Center for Employment Training | Immigration and Citizenship Program
- 701 Vine Street, Suite 115, San Jose, CA 95110 | (408) 534-5451
- Immigration legal services, citizenship, DACA, Know Your Rights.
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
- 1861 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 | (650) 326-6440
- Immigration legal services, deportation defense, housing, worker's rights, record expungement
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
- San Jose Office: 2625 Zanker Road, Suite 201, San Jose, CA 95134 | (408) 468-0100; (408) 944-0691
- Gilroy Offices: 7950 Church Street, Gilroy, CA, 95020 and 7415 Eigleberry Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 | Immigration Legal Services: (408) 842-4808 | Citizenship Services: (408) 914-8337
- Immigration consultations, family-based, fiance petition, DACA, TPS, U visa, citizenship, refugee green card/renewal/replacement
- 1590 Oakland Road, Suite B211, San Jose, CA 95131 | (408) 759-9571
- CLARO - Immigration legal services, deportation defense, political asylum, post-conviction relief
International Rescue Committee
- San Jose Office: 210 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95128 | (408) 277-0255
- Oakland Office: 440 Grand Ave, Suite 500 Oakland, CA 94612 | (510) 452-8222
- Immigration legal services, refugee resettlement
The Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco
- 201 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105 | (415) 982-1600
- Immigration court representation, removal proceeding, Spanish interpretation
- Attorney of the Day Line: (408) 461-8795
- Consultations & referrals, employment authorization applications, FOIA requests, change of address forms and pro se motions before immigration court, ankle monitor removal requests
Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center
- 1030 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 | (408) 288-7030
- Immigration legal services, consumer law, workers' rights, Know Your Rights.
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
- 4 N. 2nd Street, Suite 1300, San Jose, CA 95113 | (408) 293-4790 | Legal Advocates for Children and Youth: (408) 280-2416
- SIJS and other immigration services for youth, domestic violence, family law and guardianship for youth, special education, housing law, legal health services
- 1900 Addison Street, Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94704 | (510) 666-6687
- Immigration legal services for the LGBTQ+ Community: affirmative asylum, residency, citizenship, case management
- 1635 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 | (408) 261-6405
- Immigration legal services, job placement, housing placement, ESL, and citizenship classes
Rapid Response Network
- 24/7 Hotline: (408) 290-1144
- Emergency and urgent legal consultations for immigration emergencies; immediate dispatch of trained rapid responder when ICE is present in the community; connect targeted families with accompaniment team, share legal references
- 16264 Church Street, Suite 103, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 | (408) 915-8698
- Immigration, family law, employment law representation for victims of crime
- 881 Sneath Lane, Suite 115, San Bruno, CA 94066 | (650) 270-2100
- Immigration legal support for survivors of gender-based violence, including U visa, human trafficking, asylum, VAWA, forced marriage, and SIJS cases; social services and case management services
Click here to download a flyer listing local agencies that provide free to low-cost immigration legal services.
The agencies listed below provide free to low-cost legal services such as application renewal assistance.
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment
(408) 341-6080
Asian Law Alliance
(408) 287-9710
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
(408) 613-7583
Center for Employment Training (CET)
(408) 534-5451
Katherine & George Alexander Community Law Center
(408) 288-7030
PARS Equality Center
(408) 261-6405
Services Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN)
(408) 453-3003
Step Forward Foundation
(408) 915-8698
Click here to download a flyer listing local agencies that provide free to low-cost immigration legal services.
Contact one of the agencies below if you have specific questions about public charge.
Asian Law Alliance
991 W. Hedding Street, Suite 202, San Jose, CA 95126 | (408) 287-9710
Immigration legal services, deportation defense, housing, public benefits, domestic violence, civil rights
Bay Area Legal Aid
4 N. 2nd Street, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113 | Legal Advice Line (Intake): 1(800) 551-5554 | Health Consumer Center: 1 (855) 693-7285
Immigration legal services, domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, public benefits, housing law, consumer law, healthcare access, and youth justice.
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
4 N. 2nd Street, Suite 1300, San Jose, CA 95113 | (408) 293-4790 | Legal Advocates for Children and Youth: (408) 280-2416
SIJS and other immigration services for youth, domestic violence, family law and guardianship for youth, special education, housing law, legal health services
Click here to download a flyer listing local agencies that provide free to low-cost immigration legal services.
The agencies below offer rental/food assistance along with additional basic needs services. Please contact the agency directly for availability and eligibility requirements.
Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
- Main Office: 2400 Moorpark Ave., Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95128 | (408) 975-2730
- Story Road Office: 749 Story Road, Suite 50, San Jose, 95122 | (408) 975-2730
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment
- 1897 Alum Rock Avenue, Suite 35, San Jose, CA 95116 | (408) 341-6080
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
- 2625 Zanker Road, Suite 201, San Jose, CA 95134 | (408) 468-0100
- Contact the agency assigned to your zip code. Click this link to view the flyer.
Sacred Heart Community Service
- 1381 South First St. San José, CA 95110 | (408) 278-2160
- 7950 Church Street Suite A, Gilroy, CA 95020 | (408) 842-6662
- Chavez Family Resource Center: 1990 Kammerer Avenue San Jose, CA, 95116 | (408) 928-7270
- Painter Family Resource Center: 500 Rough & Ready Rd San Jose, CA, 95133 | (408) 928-7270
Click here to download flyer listing local agencies who provide free to low-cost immigration legal services.
Eviction and legal help
- 991 W. Hedding Street #202, San Jose, CA 95126 | (408) 287-9710
- Assists in preventing and combating illegal and discriminatory housing practices and holds weekly clinics to provide self-represented tenants in the eviction process with information and assistance on the forms.
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
- 4 North Street, Suite 1300, San Jose, CA 95113 | (408) 280-2424
- Provides free legal advice and representation on housing-related matters to low-income families and individuals in Santa Clara County. Including defending eviction lawsuits.
- 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 | (888) 324-7468
- Investigates complaints and advocates for those who have experienced housing discrimination, assists with tenant-landlord dispute resolution, and offers housing counseling programs.
Shelter assistance
Santa Clara County Shelter Hotline
- (408) 385-2400
- Screen calls to determine the most appropriate shelter for each individual. The hotline is available from 9 am to 7 pm, seven days a week.
- (408) 510-7600
- If you are homeless and seeking help, please contact the Homeless Helpline.
- (408) 926-8885
- Hotline for families with children in need of shelter. Call between 10 am and 11 am Monday through Friday. Households must call this number daily at that time to remain on the waiting list.
Rental assistance
Homelessness Prevention Services Intake Line
- (408) 926-8885
- Provides temporary financial assistance (e.g., rent, deposit, or utility payment) to low-income families or individuals struggling to maintain housing.
- Contact the agency assigned to your zip code.
- Offers one-time rent/mortgage payment and utility assistance, food distributions, housing search assistance, temporary shelter services, funeral cost assistance, and referrals to other services.
Affordable housing
Section 8 | Santa Clara County Housing Authority
- (888) 717-1180
- Assists low-income families, including older adults and people with disabilities, to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
Additional resources
Office of Supportive Housing | County of Santa Clara
- (408) 278-6400
- Works with local cities and community partners to provide information on rental assistance and other support for tenants and landlords affected by COVID-19.
Rental assistance
- Emergency Assistance Network
- Contact the agency assigned to your zip code.
- Offers one-time rent/mortgage payment and utility assistance, food distributions, housing search assistance, temporary shelter services, funeral cost assistance, and referrals to other services.
Food assistance
- Food Connections
1 (800) 984-3663
Toll-free hotline for food assistance. Will connect you to local food distribution.
Hotline Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
Baby essentials
- First 5 of Santa Clara County
1 (877) 464-0244
Offers free essential supplies for families, including diapers, wipes, formula, and period products.
Call to register.
Health insurance
- Valley Connections
1 (888) 334-1000, option 9
Appointment line for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s primary care clinics. *Can assist those who are uninsured. - Primary Care Access Program
1 (888) 363-3394
Low-cost coverage program that provides primary health care services to low-income adults living in Santa Clara County.
Mental health services
- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department
1 (800) 704-0900
Provides support for individuals and families in crisis, struggling with mental illness, substance use, or both.
Medication
- Better Health Pharmacy
(408) 794-0564
Offers free prescription medications for all, including those who have insurance but cannot afford co-pays and those who do not have health insurance. *Must already have a valid prescription.
Emergency housing and shelter
- COVID-19 Housing Crisis Line
(408) 278-6420
Offers shelter and temporary housing resources due to COVID-19. Please call the Crisis Line to learn about available housing support options. *Crisis Line is open from 9 am - 6 pm weekly. If calling after hours, leave a message for a callback.