Merced County Resources
RESOURCES IN LOS BANOS
- Bethel Community Church
415 I Street – 827-0797- Fruit & vegetable boxes on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.
- Scheduled food boxes, hot meals, and homeless bags on Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
- Shower trailer for homeless on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
- Email Rev. Stephen Hammond
- Turning Point Community Program
947 W. Pacheco Boulevard, Suite C- Mental health/transitional housing services
- Pablo Perez, Outreach Worker
- (209) 205-3123
- Email Pablo Perez
- Los Banos Police Department – Code Enforcement
Police Annex – 535 J Street- Sergeant Ivan Mendez
- 827-2508
- Email Sergeant Mendez
- Manna Ministries – United Methodist Church
1031 Iowa Avenue – 826-4181- Food offerings on Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
- Email United Methodist Church
- Salvation Army – Los Banos
1231 4th Street – 827-4945- Emergency food services Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Email Jennifer Cortez
- Merced County Rescue Mission
- Transitional housing information/assistance:
- Tracey Dillard, Service Coordinator
- (209) 205-5467
- Email Tracey
RESOURCES IN MERCED COUNTY
- Merced County Community Resources Directory
- Employment/income services
- Food/clothing/special services
- Healthcare
- Housing/emergency shelters
- Legal services
- Substance abuse Treatment programs
- Veterans services
- Merced County Human Services Benefits Flier – English
- How To Apply For Benefits
- Merced County Human Services Benefits Flier – Spanish
- How to apply for benefits
- Merced Community Action Agency – Homeless Resources
- Homeless shelter
- Extended housing programs
- Merced County Shelter Listings
- County shelter listings
- Merced County Rescue Mission – Programs
- Various housing programs
- Veterans
- Sober living
- Homeless individuals and families
- Various housing programs
- Merced County – Free Youth Warm Line
- Youth behavioral and recovery services
- Merced County Dignity Health Directory and Programs
- Various services
- Healthcare
- Substance abuse
- Financial services
- Housing services and shelters
- Support groups
- Various services
- Merced County Continuum of Care
- Homeless housing, assistance and prevention programs
- Sierra Saving Grace
- Inter-faith based homeless support
- Merced County Human Services Agency Resources Directory Flier – English
- Human Services Agency services directory and contacts
- Merced County Human Services Agency Resources Directory Flier – Spanish
- Human Services Agency services directory and contacts
- Merced County Office of Education Youth Assistance Directory
- Various service information for homeless youth
- Hotlines
- Shelters
- Food resources
- Healthcare
- Mental health services
- Educational services
- Work programs
- Various service information for homeless youth
- New Direction – Outreach and Engagement Center Flier
- Various services for homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless
- Outreach and engagement
- Shelter services
- Housing programs
- Mental health services
- Employment and training assistance
- Various services for homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless
- Merced County Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Flier
- Homeless and mental health services
- Habilitation and rehabilitation services
- Alcohol and drug treatment
- Housing services
- Homeless and mental health services
- Merced County Homeless Assistance
- Family and Homeless Assistance Programs
Apply for Medi-Cal
Merced County Human Services Agency
Get help applying for Medi-Cal. You can apply in person, online, by phone or by mail.
County Health Services
County of Merced Department of Public Health
Provides information and help with:
- Community health.
- Emergency services.
- Clinical services.
Developmental Disabilities and Special Needs
Central Valley Regional Center
Provides behavior/early intervention, supported living and employment, respite care and adult day activities for people with developmental disabilities.
Challenged Family Resource Center
Provides support groups, play groups and parent education for those who have family members with disabilities.
Family Resources
Connects families with resources to educate parents, prevent child abuse and support family wellness.
Food Resources
You can go to your local food bank to get fresh food. The local food bank can also help you enroll in CalFresh.
Parents
First 5 Merced County and Head Start Merced County provide information and help with:
- School readiness.
- Child development.
- Parent education.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Merced County
Provides information and help with:
- Breastfeeding support.
- Food assistance and nutrition education.
Other Resources
Merced County Area Agency on Aging
Helps provide a network of services to keep seniors healthy and independent.
Provides grants and direct services covering education, health, emergency needs and translation services.
Golden Valley Health Centers: Health Care and Behavioral Health Services. Phone: (209) 383-1848.
https://www.gvhc.org/services/behavioral-health/
Merced County Food Bank: (209) 726-3663.
https://mmcfb.org/get-help/programs-services.html
Feeding America: Need Help? Find Food:
https://www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food
Merced County Behavioral Health Resources: Phone: (209) 385-7434.
https://www.co.merced.ca.us/3395/Behavioral-Health-Resources
Merced Police Department: Phone: (209) 385-6912
https://www.cityofgustine.com/pview.aspx?id=13856&catID=649
Jessica’s House: Grief Support for Children, Teens, Young Adults and their Families. (209) 252-4484.
https://www.jessicashouse.org/
Warm Line for Youth:Non-emergency resource for any youth seeking emotional support: 24 hours a day/7 days per week. (209) 381-6800 or toll free (888) 334-0163.
https://www.co.merced.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/24358/BHRS-Free-Warm-Line-for-Youth?bidId=
Merced County Keep Safe Connections:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pj5DN_NMfu2H-DmrZLUIl0K4i_SsMFe/view
Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit: 24 hour facility in Merced County, serving ages 5-17 (youth in crisis). (209)386-1096.
https://www.starsinc.com/merced-county/merced-csu/
Homeless Assistance:
https://www.co.merced.ca.us/848/Homeless-Assistance
https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/resources-for-homeless-and-runaway-youth/
Merced County Community Action Agency: