Legal Resources
Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC)
Free legal help with civil issues (housing, family law, public benefits, etc.) Legal Services of Northern California
Who They Serve: Low-income individuals in 23 counties including Sacramento Legal Services of Northern California
Capital Pro Bono
Free legal assistance (debt & bankruptcy defense; employment law; family law; conservatorship/guardianship; expungements; etc.) Capital Pro Bono
Who They Serve:-income Northern California residents, especially Sacramento region Capital Pro Bono
Sacramento County Bar Association – Legal Assist & Self-Help
Referrals to legal services, court self-help resources SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Who They Serve: in need of legal resources (often people who cannot afford a private attorney) SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
LawHelpCA
Statewide access to self-help legal information; connects people to local legal aid/pro bono LawHelpCA
Who They Serve: with legal issues who need information/referral to services; helpful for immigrants, low income, etc. LawHelpCA
Domestic & Sexual Violence Law Clinic
Free civil legal help to victims of intimate partner violence or sexual assault: restraining orders, custody, employment/housing tied to abuse, etc. UC Davis School of Law
Who They Serve: experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault (often poor, marginalized). Could help immigrants depending on status, people with disabilities, etc.
Civil Rights Clinic
Legal services in civil rights claims for indigent persons; including prisoners’ rights, claims under §1983, etc. UC Davis+3law.sf.ucdavis.edu+3UC Davis+3
Who They Serve: incarcerated persons; people whose civil rights have been violated; marginalized folks.
Water Justice Clinic
Works on water and environmental justice issues. law.sf.ucdavis.edu+1
People living in under-served regions with environmental burdens; sometimes overlapping with immigrant or low-income rural communities.
Small Farmer Clinic
Legal help (often around regulatory, agricultural, land use, etc.) for small/medium farmers. law.sf.ucdavis.edu+1
Rural low-income folks; immigrant farmers; small-scale agricultural operators.
Social / Human Services / Support Resources
Department of Human Assistance (Sacramento County)
Cash aid, food assistance (CalFresh), health insurance (Medi-Cal), short-term disability, benefits, etc. Department of Human Assistance+1
Low income individuals/families, people in need of public benefits in Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance+1
2-1-1 Sacramento
Free referral service to more than ~1,600 local social, health, housing, legal, and emergency programs. 211 Sacramento
Anyone needing help finding local services; multilingual, 24-hour line 211 Sacramento
Sacramento Steps Forward
Housing and service programs for people experiencing homelessness; helping with shelter, transitions, etc. Sacramento Steps Forward
Homeless or at risk homeless individuals/families in Sacramento Sacramento Steps Forward
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA)
Emergency housing, shelters, resources for homeless families, youth resources, etc. SHRA
Families and individuals facing housing instability or homelessness in Sacramento County SHRA
The International Rescue Committee (IRC), Sacramento
Support for refugees, survivors of human trafficking, asylum seekers; resettlement, case management, integration services etc. Front page - US
Immigrants, refugees, displaced communities living in or arriving to Sacramento area Front page - US
Family Resource Centers – Sacramento Children’s Home
Free programs: intervention, parenting education, home visitation, school readiness, etc. KidsHome
Families (especially with young children) in Meadowview, North Sacramento, Valley Hi and other under-resourced neighborhoods KidsHome
SETA – Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program
Long-term and emergency support services for low-income residents; helps with self-sufficiency, connection to multiple supports. SETA
Low-income Sacramento County residents; various needs (transportation, child care referrals, etc.) SETA
NAMI Sacramento
Free mental health support groups, educational resources, advocacy etc. NAMI Sacramento
Individuals affected by mental health conditions, their family or caregivers; general community support NAMI Sacramento
City of Refuge Sacramento
Emergency housing, workforce development, youth outreach, human trafficking survivor services, etc. City Of Refuge Sacramento
People facing housing crisis, youth, people affected by trafficking, etc. City Of Refuge Sacramento
LGBTQ+ Resources
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
Health & wellness, counseling, recovery support, legal support, employment support, drop-in or safe spaces. Sacramento LGBT Community Center+1
Capitol LGBTQ Association
Mental health & counseling, HIV/STI testing, gender health services, legal/advocacy, hormone clinic etc. Capitol LGBTQ Association
Gender Health Center (Sacramento)
Therapy, sliding scale fees, healthcare services (incl. hormone therapy), support navigating medical/legal systems, harm reduction. lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu+1
Lavender Library
Peer groups, lending library & archive, social / community events, support groups etc. lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support / suicide prevention line and chat/text services for LGBTQ youth & young adults. Turning Point Community Programs+1
Immigrant & Refugee Resources
Opening Doors, Inc. – Defending Immigrants
Free immigration legal representation: asylum, DACA, green cards, removal proceedings, humanitarian relief (VAWA, etc.) Opening Doors Inc
World Relief Sacramento
Low-cost / free legal services for immigrants: naturalization, DACA renewals, multilingual services etc. World Relief
Mil Mujeres Legal Services
Legal assistance to low-income Hispanic immigrants/families: DACA, citizenship, family-based petitions, U & T visas etc. Immigration Advocates Network
Catholic Charities / Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services – Immigration Legal Services
Helps with lawful status, naturalization, related immigration assistance. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services+2Immigration Law Help+2
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF) – Sacramento Office
Application assistance, removal defense, outreach, education for immigrants, undocumented people etc. California Dept. of Social Services+1
UC Davis Immigration Law Clinic
Provides legal representation to indigent non-citizens in removal proceedings, appeals, federal courts, naturalization workshops, “know your rights” presentations, etc. law.sf.ucdavis.edu+4UC Davis School of Law+4UC Davis School of Law+4
Immigrants; low income; detained individuals; folks facing deportation. Also workshops sometimes held in Sacramento. UC Davis School of Law+1
UC Immigrant Legal Services Center (UCIMM)
Provides free, high-quality immigration legal representation, outreach and education for undocumented and immigrant students and their immediate family members. ucimm.law.ucdavis.edu
Immigrants; especially students; mixed-status families.
Resources for Formerly Incarcerated / Reentry
2-1-1 Sacramento – Reentry Guide & Sacramento Area Reentry Collaborative
A roadmap and resource list for returning citizens: including housing, employment, legal referrals, community provider connections. 211 Sacramento
Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Reentry Programs
Helps parolees / former incarcerated folks in transition: education, support, tailored interventions to reduce recidivism. SCOE
Sacramento City College – Prison and Reentry Education Program (PREP)
Supports students in correctional facilities and after release; includes Rising Scholars & Re-Emerging Scholars programs. Sacramento City College+1
Exodus Project – St. Vincent de Paul Society
For people reentering from incarceration (especially with mild/moderate mental illness): case management, housing assistance, legal/ probation navigation, etc. St. Vincent de Paul
Post-Release Programs – CA Dept of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Statewide services: transitional / rehabilitative support, outpatient/live-in programs, community support for people after prison. CDCR
People with Disabilities
McGeorge Legal Clinics – Elder & Health Law Clinic
Legal help with health law issues, elder law, disability rights, etc., for people with low/modest income in Sacramento County. University of the Pacific
Self Help @ the Law Library (SH@LL)
Helps self-represented litigants with civil cases; name changes; guardianship; potentially useful for people with disabilities who need legal help
