Assistance Programs In SLo County
Below is a list of resources available throughout San Luis Obispo County, including our program, Green Pastures. For more information on Green Pasture, please click on the icon to the right.
40 PRADO:
A: 40 Prado, SLO | T: 805.544.4004 | E: 40prado@capslo.org.
-No private transportation is available, only city bus service.
-Breakfast and dinner provided. Showers available.
-Professional and volunteer support services
-Safe Parking Program: safe place to park overnight
-CHC onsite: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
-Dental van: please call to verify times
-Warming Center open when 50% chance of rain or 35 F or below (Nov. 1 – Apr. 30)
-Meals: Open 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily.
Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
PK lunch (hot meal) at 12 p.m.
Suspended bag lunch 1 – 1:15 p.m. at front gate
-A rest area for individuals & families:
showers, laundry, restrooms, lockers, telephone, children's area
CAPSLO Home Energy Assistance Program:
A: 3970 Short St., Ste 110, SLO,| E: HEAP@capslo.org | T: 805.541.4122 x 2125
* Note: The CAPSLO Energy Office is closed to all walk-in clients.
-HEAP assists low-income households with a once a year payment toward their utility bills (gas, propane, or electric).
-Eligibility is based on household size and gross income.
-Priority is given to households with small children, seniors age 65+, and those with disabilities.
-To be eligible for assistance through HEAP, applicants must:
• be a San Luis Obispo County resident
• be income eligible
• provide income documentation for all adult household members
during the previous 6 weeks
• provide current gas and electric bills (2nd page must show service address)
GRASS ROOTS II:
A: 11545 Los Osos Valley Road, SLO | T: 805.544.2333 (emergencies, call 471.7732)
Open Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. or by appointment
• Food, clothing, furniture & household items, housing information, legal referrals, crisis counseling available
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION:
A: 3240 S. Higuera St., SLO | T: 805.544.5251
Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday–Friday
SLO COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
A: 1114 Marsh St., SLO | T: 805.597.8022
Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday–Friday
• Bus Passes
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT:
A: 3433 S. Higuera St., SLO | T: 805.781.1600
Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday–Friday
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE:
T: 805.782.0824 (make an appointment)
• Clothing for children K-6 grades: 2 outfits, shoes and socks. Bring a referral from the school secretary or nurse
GOD'S STOREHOUSE:
A: 1350 Osos St., SLO
Food Pantry open Saturday from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. to low-income families
SLO NOOR CLINIC:
A: 1428 Phillips Lane, Suite B-4, SLO | T: 805.439.1797
-Free primary care clinic Friday & Saturday 1–5 p.m.
-Eye clinic last Thursday of every month 8 a.m. –12 p.m.
*Cannot have health insurance, or qualify for Medicare, CenCal, or Medical
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:
A: 751 Palm St, SLO | T: 805.544.7041
Open Tuesday 2 – 3:30 p.m. Prado Day Center 43 Prado Road: Birth Certificates, Notary; glasses, medications by referral only
Open Thursday by appointment only (call and leave call back number.): Rental assistance (eviction notice), rental deposits, utilities (shut off notice), other financial needs (case by case basis, $200 or less)
• Bus Passes (limited number)
SALVATION ARMY:
A: 815 Islay St., SLO | T: 805.544.2401
Open Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.; closed 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
• Food available- Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & Thurs. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Clothing available to individuals & families once every two months
• Utility assistance, eviction prevention
WOMEN'S SHELTER:
T: 805.544.2321 *Call 805.781.6400 if you need help; **Call 911 if there is an emergency
-Provides services for women and children seeking refuge from domestic violence.
FOOD BANK COALITION OF SAN LUIS OBIPSO COUNTY:
T: 805.238.4664
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