Immigrant Services and Resources

Find free or low-cost immigration legal services in your own language.

Providing free, high quality citizenship services to San Francisco.

Call the Rapid Response hotline at 415-200-1548 to get emergency legal help for someone detained by ICE.

A court-based legal education program for non-detained noncitizens in immigration court proceedings.

Free phone consultations for the immigrant community with the the Attorney of the Day program.

Immigration legal services for LGBTQ immigrants applying for asylum.

Get health insurance information, medical care connections and other resources.

The Newcomers Health Program provide special health exams and support services to new refugees.

Affordable health care for uninsured San Francisco residents.

Low-income Californians are eligible for full Medi-Cal, regardless of age, assets, or immigration status.

Nurse advise hotline if you don’t have health care, or you have Medi-Cal but don’t have a regular doctor.

Get the updated 2023–2024 COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Find out about the RSV vaccine.

HSH offers services for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness.

Adults without minor children who are experiencing homelessness can contact one of the Access Points.

Shelters for people under 18. Phones are answered 24/7.

Visit a Drop-in Center for food or other services, like a shower or medical assistance.

Get City help to find and stay in an affordable rental. Includes below market rate housing.

San Francisco's affordable housing portal.

Many immigrants are eligible for CalFresh food benefits. Learn about eligibility requirements for immigrants.

Community partners and other organizations provide free meals and groceries to San Franciscans in need.

Multilingual tool to help locate weekly free groceries, monthly food boxes for seniors, and more.

Free daily meal service with no eligibility requirements.

Free daily meal service at St. Anthony's Dining Room.

Weekly distribution of healthy grocery boxes for families.

Temporary cash assistance, food, and health care coverage to refugees who do not qualify for other cash aid.

CAAP provides cash assistance to low-income adults and qualifying immigrants and refugees.

Get a loan to help with your immigration application fee.

Find an account with no overdraft or hidden fees, if you don't have a Social Security number or California ID, or if you've had trouble banking in the past.

Get an identification card to get City services and benefits if you live in San Francisco.

Information from the CA DMV (California Department of Motor Vehicles) on ID cards, including free ID cards for those experiencing homelessness

Consulates can help with issuing passports and other documents or information.

City College of San Francisco offers free noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

The Refugee Cash Assistance Program at Arriba Juntos offers refugees and asylees English language classes.

Adult English Language Learners who live in San Francisco can improve their skills with the help of a tutor.

Free online English classes and applications for immigrants and refugees.

Learn more about the WIC program

San Francisco Unified School District school enrollment guides are available in several languages.

The San Francisco Diaper Bank distributes free diapers to eligible families with children under 3 years old.

Family resource center in San Francisco that empowers homeless and low-income families.

Programs to help families with paying for early care and education in San Francisco.

RISE-SF supports immigrant and refugee students in the San Francisco Unified School District.

Provides temporary assistance to families and expectant mothers for employment, housing, and education.

The City offers a full range of job and career services to San Francisco residents through job centers, training programs, and an online jobs portal.

Worker-led manual labor collectives that ensure fair wages and training opportunities

Immigrant worker-run cleaning collective providing dignified work and a living wage

The DreamSF Fellowship program is a paid leadership and civic engagement program for immigrant youth.

Professional services cooperative owned by immigrant member-owners, regardless of immigration status.

Help for immigrants and refugees to navigate the U.S. professional job market and gain in-demand skills.

Low and moderate income seniors aged 65 and up are eligible for free access to Muni services.

Free Muni is available to all youth 18 years and younger. Registration not required.

The Lifeline Pass is a Muni-only monthly pass for customers on a limited income.

What to do if you are stopped by an ICE agent in public or at your home.

What to do if you are approached by a SFPD officer on the street, in a car, or at your home.

Learn more about San Francisco's Sanctuary City Ordinance.

SFILEN provides free immigrant legal assistance and community education to low-income immigrants.

Attorneys and advocates help clients present their cases at immigration court or immigration agencies.

The SF LAN is a coalition of 7 community-based organizations providing education on language access.

The Immigrant Rights Commission guides the City on issues and policies related to immigrants in San Francisco.

Learn about how the City meets the needs of San Franciscans with limited English skills.

Free education, family engagement, and community leadership programs for refugees in the Bay Area.

Information, resources and support for undocumented people.

Digital hub for accessible information for the undocumented immigrant community.

Holistic support for refugees looking to rebuild their lives in the Bay Area.

Directory of community resources based on service type.

Collection of Santa Clara County agencies supporting refugee resettlement and immigrant inclusion.

Support for immigrants in Santa Clara County.

Coalition of over 30 agencies serving refugees, asylees, and immigrants in the San Francisco East Bay.

Social services for all people and families living in Alameda County, regardless of immigration status.

Support for immigrants in San Mateo County.

California Department of Social Services, Refugee Programs Bureau.

California Department of Public Health, Office of Refugee Health.