McCloud Community
Resource Center
Housing
Salvation Army
Mt. Shasta Emergency Rental Assistance
Program Phone:
530-926-5095
Provides emergency rental assistance to residents who have incurred an unexpected necessary expense which has caused them to be unable to pay their full rent.
Eligibility:
Open to area residents who incurred a necessary temporary financial expense and meet low income guidelines
Eldercare
Financial Resources
Locator Tool
Program Phone:
800-973-1540
Helps families find financial resources to pay for home care, assisted living and long term care of their aging loved ones. Also helps seniors find comfortable, inexpensive, long term care.
Eligibility:
Open to all
Veterans Recovery Project
Phone:
530-440-8022
Description:
Provides a transitional home for Veteran and non-veteran men who have had issues with substance abuse and are in recovery. The program includes:
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Housing services
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Mental and physical health referrals
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Budgeting
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Food
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Guidance, and a solid support network
There is limited space and a wait list when the program is full. Veterans have priority.
Eligibility:
Open to Veterans and non-veteran men age 20 and older who are in recovery (sober), employment capable and wanting to improve their lives
Tenants Rights Hotline
Phone:
888-495-8020
Description:
Provides basic information on tenant rights and how to go about asserting them. Hotline service only available to members. To become a member applicant can either pledge $25 or volunteer for ten hours per year.
Volunteer tasks might involve phone or online outreach. For example, signing a petition and sharing it or providing a unique skill. Volunteers are also invited to form local tenant groups.
Eligibility:
Open to all California tenants who are having issues with landlord. Must be a member.
Legal Services of
Northern California
Phone:
530-241-3565
Description
Legal Services of Northern California, Shasta Regional Office provides free civil legal assistance on a variety of issues to income eligible individuals and seniors living in Shasta, Lassen, Modoc, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity County. Legal services cover the following types of cases:
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Economic stability, including income maintenance and benefits programs: Social Security/SSDI/SSI (no assistance for initial application), IHSS, unemployment, and public assistance like General Assistance, CalWORKS, CalFresh, or homeless assistance
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Housing preservation, including: evictions, unsafe or uninhabitable housing, foreclosures (help for home owners and renters), HUD and subsidized housing program assistance
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Disability rights
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Probate Guardianship – grandparents raising grandchildren
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Health-related issues: problems with Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, private insurance, or questions about health rights
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Senior issues – estate planning assistance (advanced health care directive, power of attorney, will, etc.), elder abuse; Adults ages 60 and up in Tehama County are requested to call Passages at 800-822-0109
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Disaster survivors - denial of FEMA, property damage, impact on job, housing situation
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For problems regarding retirement programs like 401ks, pensions, and defined benefit plans, call Western States Pension Assistance Project at 866-413-4911
Hosts community legal education workshops and clinics to promote awareness of legal rights. Provides referrals to community partners.
Services NOT provided include: Family law, criminal defense, traffic fines or violations, bankruptcy, small claims, and immigration.
Eligibility:
Open to all ages; priority to those with low income and seniors; call for income guidelines
Low Income Housing -
McCloud River Apartments
Phone:
530-964-2384
Description
Provides affordable one, two and three-bedroom apartments for individuals and families with low-income. Provides 42 units, most of which are subsidized through Rental Assistance, one through Section 8. Two with roll-in showers and modified kitchens. Pets are permitted with pre-approval and deposit (25lbs max).
Eligibility:
Open to individuals and families with low income
Dignity Health
Connected Living
Program Phone:
530-223-6034
Advocacy program serves older adults and adults with disabilities. Programs and services include:
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Advocates who provide information, assistance and referral, including for housing and long-term care
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List of low-cost/subsidized senior housing for $5
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MSSP (Multipurpose Senior Services Program), a Medi-Cal program to help frail elderly (ages 65 and up) live an independent life of dignity at home by delaying or preventing institutional placement; serves Shasta, Lassen, Trinity, and Siskiyou County
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Representative payee services and assistance with problem resolution
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Tele-care service (friendly telephone reassurance)
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Registry lists which include names of potential caregivers (for $10) and "handyman" workers throughout Shasta County and Red Bluff area
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Computer lab at the Redding site.