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Free Peer Support+Smart Help | Modesto, Stockton, Merced | Help Is Hope
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MANY BENEFITS ARE 100% FREE IF YOU QUALIFY

SERVING CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL VALLEY

COMPLETE CARE & REAL BENEFIT

UNLOCK FREE MEDI-CAL BENEFITS

NOBODY TOLD YOU ABOUT

 

Healthcare (therapists, dentist, specialist, vision care, medical equipment, substance use treatment) 

Meals, Phones, Self Care Kits, Stop Smoking Help may all be available at $0 cost if you qualify.

Answer a few quick questions to see what you can unlock.

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(60 seconds. No paperwork needed yet. Free if you have Medi-Cal.)

TO MUCH TO HANDLE ALONE?

Replaces a busy "case manager" with a real life helper for health, housing, paperwork, and appointments so you don't have to juggle it alone.

High Support.

$0 if you qualify

MENTAL WELLNESS 

SELF-CARE

A stash of at-home health test kits, over-the-counter wellness products and essential health and symptom relief items designed to keep you well.

Available While

Supplies Last

NUTRITION

AT HOME

Get ready-to-eat, nutritious meals dropped at your door, so you can skip the store, the dishes and still eat well​.​Medi-Cal recipients and others.​

Fast, flexible

delivery window

CONNECTIVITY

LIFELINE

THE CELL PHONE BILL

YOU CAN STOP PAYING
TODAY

Keep your number and get talk, text, and data covered through qualifying program so you can stay connected without the heavy bill.​

No hidden fees.

Check In Minutes

STOP SMOKING

& VAPING

Your lungs called they want you back.  Get the patches, gum, coaching and cheat-code tips to finally quit smoking without doing it alone

Custom plan.

Real-life support.

LITTLE-KNOW CALIFORNIA PROGRAMS

Benefits That Make Your Life Safer, Healthier, and Cheaper

 

“You’re probably leaving hundreds of dollars on the table every month—and maybe putting your health at risk—without even knowing it.

 

California quietly offers powerful benefits that can slash your car insurance costs, lower or even cover your home internet, reduce your energy bills, and mail you a free, private HIV/STI test kit right to your door.

If you’re a low‑ or moderate‑income household, you may already qualify just by being on Medi‑Cal, CalFresh, or similar programs. Tap the options below to see what you’re eligible for and start saving—these are real programs, not scams, and they’re designed for families exactly like yours.”

NO INSURANCE NEEDED

FREE AT HOME

20 MINUTE ORAL

HIV/STI TEST KIT

Testing that meets you where you are. Literally. TakeMeHome will mail you a free HIV or STI test kit and instructions in a discreet package right to your doorstep.

AFFORDABLE AUTO INSURANCE

CALIFORNIA'S

LOW COST AUTO INSURANCE PLAN

California's provides low income persons with liability insurance protection at affordable rates to help meet financial responsibility laws.

BROADBAND 
FOR ALL

LOW INCOME LOW-COST

HOME INTERNET

SERVICE

Home internet service and computing devices are critical for all individuals to reap the social and economic benefits of the digital world. 

HOME ENERGY
ASSISTANCE

Assistance to those who qualify that reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.

NO/LOW COST OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

PROVEN PROGRAMS

EDUCATION & CAREER PATHWAYS

Real Skills.

Real Careers.

Learn, Earn or Intern. Classes. Career Paths. Certifications.

Education & workforce development programs designed for you.

No college degree needed. No experience required. Explore our programs. Build skills. Transform your future.

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Ready To Start?

FIND YOUR PATH

 

Our Education, Career & Skill Development Session can help you decide what meets your needs.

Life Lab
Opportunity Engine

Turn challenges into opportunities with tools built to unlock your full potential.  

Life Lab Tech Tools — AI-backed digital tools to help you discover, plan, and act on your next step.  Every day you wait is a day of opportunities missed — discover your path today.

COMMUNITY INNOVATION

Unique Programs That Create Connection & Hope

Beyond traditional services, we've created innovative community programs that spread hope, provide immediate employment, and ensure no one goes hungry.

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MORE WAYS WE HELP

Initiatives That Actually Change Lives

These aren't just ideas—they're real programs helping real people get jobs, get connected, and get their lives back.

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Want to Get Involved in These Programs?

Whether you need help, want to volunteer, or want to support these initiatives—we'd love to hear from you.

Anne Say HIH is Awesome
Chris Learns Coping Skills
Kyle Masters Computers

HOPE IN ACTION: WHATS NEW

The Latest

In Hope & Innovation

 

New ways technology and human connection are turning ‘no options’ into real second chances.  Fresh stories, tools, and ideas reshaping recovery and support with help and hope in California's Central Valley.

Join Us in Spreading Hope Across The Central Valley

Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate to support our mission, or partner with us to expand our impact—there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.

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