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STATECaliforniaSanta Clara

Santa Clara Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Santa Clara, California that provide legal aid, food and community services. Statewide programs are described on the California page.

Law Foundation of Silicon ValleyFree legal assistance
Websitelawfoundation.org
Phone408-293-4790
Address4 North Second Street, Suite 1300, San Jose, CA 95113
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Santa Clara County, including Santa Clara. Its programs cover housing, health and mental health, and children and youth. It does not handle criminal matters. For housing help, call the housing intake line at 408-280-2424 on Monday morning. For all other questions, call the general number.1

Food

Second Harvest of Silicon ValleyFood bank
Websiteshfb.org
Phone408-266-8866
Address750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is the food bank for Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. It supplies groceries through a network of partner pantries and distribution sites. Use its food locator to find a distribution near Santa Clara, or call the Food Connection hotline at 1-800-984-3663.2

Social services

Bill Wilson CenterCounseling, housing and family services
Websitebillwilsoncenter.org
Phone408-243-0222
Address3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Bill Wilson Center is based in Santa Clara and serves children, youth, young adults and families in Santa Clara County. Its programs include counseling and behavioral health care, housing for youth and young adults, family advocacy, and a drop-in center. Call 408-243-0222 to ask about a program.3

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, Free Legal Services. ↩

  2. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Get Food and Contact Us. ↩

  3. Bill Wilson Center, All Services. ↩

  1. Santa Clarita Local Assistance Programs, California.
  2. Santa Maria Local Assistance Programs, California.
  3. Santa Rosa Local Assistance Programs, California.
  4. Simi Valley Local Assistance Programs, California.
  5. Stockton Local Assistance Programs, California.

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