Family Resources
WIC is here to help your family stay healthy by connecting you to health care and other important services. Ask WIC staff about referral programs and resources in San Luis Obispo County.
Hotline Phone Numbers
911 - Emergency Services Phone Number (United States and Canada)
988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - SAMHSA
211 or 1-800-549-8989 - Federal, State and local resources 24/7
Alcoholics Anonymous (805) 541-3211
California Poison Control System Hotline 1-800-222-1222
California Warm Peer Line - 1-855-845-7415 for 24/7 non-emergency support to talk to a peer counselor
Child Welfare Services (CWS) - Services concerned with welfare of a child including neglect, abuse and commercial trafficking (805) 781-1700
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 24/7 crisis support
Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 24/7 support
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Drug or alcohol abuse help 1-800-879-2772 or 1-916-327-3728
Fussy Baby Network Warmline (English & Spanish) 1-888-431-2229
Lumina Alliance (Formerly RISE & Stand Strong) (805) 545-8888
Mental Health Evaluation Team 1-800-838-1381 24/7 support
National Crisis Line 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 or Text "Be Free" (233-733)
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - Call or text 1-833- 9-HELP4MOMS or 1-833-943-5746 - For expecting & new moms experiencing mental health concerns or needing extra support 24/7 (English & Spanish)
National Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or text 838255
Postpartum Depression Support Line - Pregnancy & Parenting Support program (formerly Alpha) providing support and access to counseling (805) 541-3367
Postpartum Support International SLO County Coordinator (805) 994-0873 or [email protected]
SLO Hotline - Mental health, postpartum depression, suicide prevention (805) 783-0607 24/7 support
WIC Breastfeeding Support Line (805) 781-4344
Food Assistance
Apply for CalFresh - California's Food Stamps Program (formerly known as SNAP) or call 1-800-831-3002
Find Meals for Kids in SLO County
SLO Food Bank - Free Food Distribution Locations, Food Pantries and Meal Sites Phone: (805) 238-4664
Pandemic EBT 3.0 is officially here! Phone: (877) 328-9677 Monday - Friday 6 AM - 8 PM
Health & Wellness
CDPH - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
CenCal Health Transportation 855-659-4600
Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) 877-448-4747
CHC Transportation Services - Free transportation to and from the clinic Monday - Friday. CenCal Members 1(855) 659-4600 and non-CenCal Patients 1(877) 743-3242
Child Development Resource Center - Educational and therapeutic programs - preschool and school age (805) 544-0801
Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) - A preventative program to prevent and detect early diseases and disabilities. It provides periodic health assessments, services and referrals to low income children and youth. Find a local CHDP provider or call 805 781-5527
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention - County of San Luis Obispo - testing for children 0-21 years
Dental Providers - May be accepting new Medi-Cal Patients. For additional help (800) 322-6384
Help Me Grow - Free developmental screening and linkages to services that encourage optimal growth for children birth to 5 years of age. Text or call - North County (805) 440-1878 or South County (805) 305-1878
Jack's Helping Hand, Inc. - Assist children with special needs and cancer (805) 547-1914
Martha's Place - Behavioral Assessment Center - ages 0-5 years (805) 781-4948
MP Health - Mental health resource for parents/caregivers with children ages 0-5 years. No cost services for physical, occupational and speech therapies in English and Spanish (805) 235-2547
Medi-Cal or Covered California - New! Starting January 2024, full-scope Medi-Cal for you and your family, regardless of age and immigration status. You can qualify if you have a low income and are undocumented. Contact: Bernie Rubio, Patient Services Representative (Hablo Español) (805) 781-4838
For more information about Medi-Cal - visit www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal, or apply online at www.benefitscal.com or call your local
DSS office:
| Arroyo Grande (805) 474-2000 | Nipomo (805) 931-1800 |
| Atascadero (805) 461-6000 | Paso Robles (805) 237-3110 |
| Morro Bay & Cambria (805) 772-6405 | SLO (805) 781-1600 |
Nurse Home Visiting - County of San Luis Obispo - Guidance and support from a nurse or advocate for new parents (free) (805) 788-2068
SLO County Help Me Grow - Free early intervention services for developmental screenings and linkage to services for children 0-5 years (805) 544-4355
SLO Noor Foundation Health Clinics (805) 439-1797- Free medical, dental and vision care for uninsured, low-income individuals on the Central Coast. Services available in SLO (Monday - Thursday) and Paso Robles (Wednesday)
Tri-Counties Regional Center (805) 543-2833
WIC can refer you to other helpful services. Learn more in the guide Ask WIC for Referrals. English | Spanish
General Resources
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) - Monthly temporary cash aid program and offers a wide range of services for low income families with a child(ren) in the home. Apply online at www.benefitscal.com
CAPSLO - Water Assistance / Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) - One-time assistance program designed to help households that are facing the threat of imminent disconnection, have already been disconnected or are past due on Water or Wastewater bills. Email: [email protected], Fax: (805) 594-1065 or Mail: CAPSLO, 3970 Short St., Ste 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 completed applications
California Department of Child Support Services - Assists with getting child support call 1-866-901-3212 or visit www.childsupport.ca.gov or contact your county social services agency
COVID-19 Rent Relief (expired) - Helping income-eligible households pay rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments
Disaster Relief - Financial assistance may be available to those who have been displaced or lost their homes following a disaster
Eckerd Connects - Free career planning & transition support, job readiness workshops, job training, resume writing help & interviewing techniques (805) 439-2557 or email [email protected]
Employment Development Department (EDD) - Unemployment Insurance & State Disability Insurance (805) 858-3508 ext. 3 Benefits and Resources for Undocumented Workers - Guide for completing a claim form for Paid Family Leave benefits - English I Spanish
Family Resource Center Directory - General needs and system navigation
Financial Support - For all tax credits and stimulus funds, families must file taxes. Learn more at irs.gov, caleitc4me.org and irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Gatherings Thrift - Lightly used and new clothing, toys, books, housewares and goods available through a referral organization for free to those in need (805) 464-4483
Housing Referrals:
- El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) (805) 462-FOOD (3663)
- 5 Cities Homeless Coalition (805) 574-1638
- Housing Authority San Luis Obispo (HASLO) (805) 543-4478. Limited computer access, you can call America's Job Center (805) 286-8530 to schedule a time to use their computers or Public Libraries offer public access to computers
- People's Self-Help Housing (805) 781-3088
- CAPSLO - 40 Prado Homeless Services Center (805) 544-4004
Immigrant Legal Defense Center - Serving San Luis Obispo families who need representation in immigration court (805) 886-9136
Lumina Alliance (formerly RISE & Stand Strong) Support and resources for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence through 24-hour Crisis Line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling services, legal services, latinx services, children's services, education and prevention (805) 545-8888
Paid Family Leave - Insurance Program 1-877-BE-THERE (English) 1-877-379-3819 (Spanish) Benefits and Resources for Undocumented Workers
Phone Options - Free government phone program to qualifying households 1 (888) 321-5880
Public Charge - Participating in WIC, Medi-Cal, school meals, CalFresh, housing programs, testing, vaccination and care for COVID-19 will not impact immigration status. For more information, visit ProtectingImmigrantFamilies.org
Salvation Army (805) 481-0278 Arroyo Grande, (805) 466-7201 Atascadero, (805) 772-7062 Morro Bay, (805) 544-2401 - San Luis Obispo, (805) 238-9591 Paso Robles
SLO Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) - Providing free legal services and resources to people in need. Assistance in English and Spanish (805) 543-5140
Tax Filing Assistance - File taxes online: https://www.myfreetaxes.org, IRS child tax credit: https://www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021, non-filer tool: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-non-filer-sign-up-tool and help completing IRS form: https://sloparents.org/slo-frc-directory/
The Link Family Resource Center - Family support services for children, youth and families with programs and services to address their unique need - Link Brochure
UndocuSupport in San Luis Obispo County - Financial support for undocumented and mixed status families to help with rental assistance, utility payments, transportation, groceries and health needs.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Central Coast Breastfeeding Coalition - Lactation Services
French Medical Center - Maternal Classes and Events & in-person & out-patient breastfeeding consults (805) 541-2229
Growing with Baby - Providing in-person and virtual breastfeeding support (805) 543-6988
Kick It California - Help to quit smoking or vaping. Text message specifically for pregnant women - to sign-up text "MOM" to 222888
La Leche League - Breastfeeding, support groups & information
Marijuana and Pregnancy English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Mother to Baby - Provide evidence-based information about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding 1-866-626-6847 or text 855-999-3525
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - Call or text 1-833- 9-HELP4MOMS or 1-833-943-5746 - For expecting & new moms experiencing mental health concerns or needing extra support 24/7 (English & Spanish)
Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo (805) 541-3367
Sierra Vista Medical Center - Birth and Parenting Classes
Simply Mama Breast Pumps - Get a free breast pump covered by Medi-Cal or Medi-Cal Managed Care plan (805) 541-1462
Twin City Community Hospital - Baby Care & Breastfeeding Classes
WIC Breastfeeding Support Line (805) 781-4344
Infants & Children
California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), a statewide initiative aimed at helping California families build college savings for their children. Newborn flyer - English I Newborn flyer - Spanish
CAPSLO - Find Child Care (888) 727-2272
CAPSLO - Child Care Subsidy - Assistance with child care payments (888) 727-2272
CAPSLO - Family Member, Friend or Neighbor Offering Care English flyer I Spanish flyer - Do you provide care for children ages 0 through school-age? Assistance for License Exempt Child Care Programs (805) 541-2272 or email [email protected]
CAPSLO - Childcare Resource Connection (805) 541-2272
CAPSLO - Help Me Grow - Free developmental screening and linkages to services that encourage optimal growth for children birth to 5 years of age. Text or call - North County (805) 440-1878 or South County (805) 305-1878
Car Seat Inspections - County of San Luis Obispo (805) 781-1568
Car Seat Inspections - CHP SLO (805) 594-8700, Templeton (805) 434-1822
CDC's Developmental Milestones
Early Learning Centers - Free Part-Day State Preschool program managed by the SLO County Office of Education - for children ages 3-5! Locations: Atascadero, Grover Beach, Nipomo, Oceano, Paso Robles & San Miguel. Contact Marisol Espino: [email protected] (805) 782-7275
Head Start & Early Head Start (805) 542-0320
Martha's Place - Behavioral Assessment Center - ages 0-5 years (805) 781-4948
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start - ages 0-5 years (805) 544-4355
Parent Connection of SLO County - Parenting classes and coaching services to make parenting less stressful and more rewarding (805) 543-3700
Parents Helping Parents - Supports and empowers SLO County families who have children with disabilities or special needs through various programs and services (805) 543-3277
Vaccines & Immunizations - County of San Luis Obispo - Vaccines (shots) help protect children from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. Make sure your child(ren) get shots when they need them. For more info about immunizations: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/ DCDC/Pages/immunize.aspx
Substance Abuse
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dial 988 - 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress to prevent suicide
Alcoholics Anonymous (805) 541-3211
Central Coast Hotline (800) 783-0607 - Mental health guidance, crisis and suicide prevention line 24/7
Drug & Alcohol Services - County of San Luis Obispo - 12-18 years old and families (800) 838-1381, SLO Clinic (805) 781-4275 main line, Atascadero Clinic (805) 461-6080, Grover Beach Clinic (805) 473-7080, Paso Robles Clinic (805) 226-3200, Youth Treatment (under age 18) (805) 781-4754
Kick It California - Help to quit smoking, vaping and smokeless tobacco - Telephone coach: English 1-800-300-8086 Spanish 1-800-600-8191 or text "Quit Vaping" or "Quit Smoking" to 66819. Text message specifically for pregnant women - to sign-up text "MOM" to 222888
Narcotics Anonymous (800) 549-7730 (24 hr line for Central Coast)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services administration SAMHSA (800) 622-HELP (4357) - Treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for people facing mental and/or substance use disorders