Resources For Refugees and Immigrants

Additional Information and Resources for Refugees/Immigrants:


COLUSA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

  • Public Assistance Division

https://ca-colusacounty2.civicplus.com/789/Public-Assistance
 Provides cash aid, food benefits, health coverage enrollment, housing programs, and job training to support family stability and self-sufficiency.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

  • Colusa County Transit Agency

https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/181/Transit
 Provides dial-a-ride and fixed-route service with ADA-accessible options, connecting residents to jobs, schools, health care, and community services.

JOB ORIENTATION & TRAINING

  • California Employment Development Department (EDD)

https://edd.ca.gov/
 Provides job listings, unemployment claim assistance, and workforce services to connect people with employment opportunities.

  • Colusa County Adult School

https://www.ccoe.net/departments/educationalservices/colusacountyadultschool
 Offers English as a Second Language (ESL), high school diploma or equivalency, and career technical education programs.

  • Colusa County Library

https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/423/Adult-Literacy-Services
 Provides career readiness workshops and online job training resources to build employment skills.

  • Colusa County One-Stop

https://www.colusa1stop.org/
 Provides career assessments, job referrals, training, and individualized employment guidance.

  • Colusa County Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

https://www.sutter.k12.ca.us/subsites/Tri-County-ROP/About-Us/How-to-Enroll/index.html
 Offers entry-level training, retraining, and job preparation programs for youth and adults.

  • Woodland Community College

https://wcc.yccd.edu/colusa/
 Offers degree programs, certificate courses, and English classes to support education and career growth.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING & RENTAL ASSISTANCE

  • PneumaCare Health and Wellness

https://pneumacare.org/contact-us/

Assists individuals with navigating housing applications, overcoming barriers, and securing stable housing.

  • Regional Housing Authority

https://regionalha.org/contact/housing-choice-vouchers-vash-project-based-vouchers

Provides rental assistance vouchers to make housing more affordable for eligible families.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

  • Casa de Esperanza

https://casaysc.org/contact-casa-de-esperanza-yuba-sutter-colusa-ca/ 
 Provides shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • Colusa County Department of Behavioral Health

https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/325/Behavioral-Health 
 Provides crisis intervention, therapy, substance use treatment, and support groups.

  • Karen’s House

https://karenshouse.org/contact-us 
 Provides safe shelter and recovery support for survivors of domestic violence.

  • Safe Haven Wellness and Recovery Center

https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/888/Safe-Haven-Wellness-and-Recovery 
 Provides a drop-in center with peer support, social connection, and access to mental health services.

FINANCIAL LITERACY & CREDIT BUILDING

  • Colusa County Library

https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/423/Adult-Literacy-Services 
 Offers financial literacy classes, computer training, job readiness workshops, and citizenship preparation.

  • Colusa County One-Stop

https://www.colusa1stop.org/ 
 Provides career resources and services, including support for building credit and establishing rental or loan eligibility.

LOCAL RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES

  • California Department of Social Services 

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/refugees 

Provides statewide information and connections to resettlement programs that support community integration.

OTHER COMMUNITY & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

  • Community Advocates for Parents and Children (CAPC)

https://www.colusacapc.net/ 
 Provides programs that promote safe and healthy families through child abuse prevention, parenting education, and foster parent support.

  • Family Action Centers of Colusa County

https://bhuson.wixsite.com/williamsfac 

Provides education, referrals, and family support services to strengthen households and connect them with community resources.

  • Ministerial Association of California Counties (MACC)

https://calministers.org/our-programs/
 Provides food distribution, rent and utility support, and emergency aid to families in need.

  • Tri-Counties Community Action Partnership (TCCAP)

https://www.tricountiescap.org/ 

Provides community-based services including transportation, care coordination, and connections to health and social services.

REFUGEE HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (RHAP) & OTHER HEALTH SERVICES

  • Ampla Health

https://www.amplahealth.org/health-centers/colusa-medical-dental/
 Provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and nutrition services.

  • Colusa Regional Medical Center

https://colusamedcenter.com/about-us/ 
 Provides primary care, specialty services, and emergency medical care.

IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS

  • California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)

https://crla.org/#block-views-block-get-help-terms-block-1
 Provides free legal assistance for farmworkers, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and rural residents.

  • Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC)

https://lsnc.net/how-contact-us
 Provides legal support for low-income individuals in housing, immigration, and public benefits.

  • Mexican Consulate of Sacramento

https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sacramento/
 Provides consular services, legal referrals, and protection of the rights of Mexican nationals.

YOUTH SERVICES

  • Colusa County Library

https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/734/Teen-Scene 
 Provides after-school learning programs, free books, and youth activities.

  • Colusa County Office of Education

https://www.ccoe.net/contact

Provides educational programs and career development to students across school districts.

  • Colusa One-Stop

https://www.colusa1stop.org/services/youth-services/ 
 Provides internships, job training, and work experience for young people entering the workforce.

WOMEN, INFANTS, & CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM

  • Colusa County WIC Program

https://www.amplahealth.org/wic/ 
 Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods for families.

LOCAL FOOD BANKS

  • North Valley Community Food Bank

https://nvcfoodbank.org/locations/ 

Provides fresh food and pantry staples to families and local organizations in need.

FREE/DISCOUNTED CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD GOODS

  • Ministerial Association of California Counties (MACC) 

https://calministers.org/our-programs/ 
 Provides free or low-cost clothing and household essentials for families in need.

INFORMATION NUMBER THAT MAKES REFERRALS

  • 211 Colusa County

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