It doesn’t matter how you got here…this is where you are
Everyone falls on hard times at some point in their lives. Whether it’s financial, medical, or emotional, each of us has experienced being down and out somehow. The following sections are here to provide you with essential information and resources that can help you Survive the now and get back on your feet.
Common Local Assistance Numbers*
*Please note: not all numbers may be set up for use in California!
911 – EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER NUMBER; do not call except in cases of emergency! For non-emergency situations, call your local dispatch numbers or 311
811 – Some companies use it for billing, some for service/repair calls, but it may not be active on your carrier
711 – Deaf / HOH TTY telecommunications relay
611 – Service/repair calls (PacBell and Verizon, may also work for other companies)
511 – Traffic/transportation information
411 – Directory Assistance
311 – NON-EMERGENCY police and governmental services (i.e. non-injury car accidents)
211 – Community and referral services (such as homeless shelter listings, community outreach programs, etc.)
011 – International calling; dial this before entering the country code and phone number you’re trying to reach
