There is a little known benefit that can cover your security deposit, first and last month's rent, utility deposits, and even furniture when you're moving into housing. Most members experiencing homelessness or housing instability don't know this benefit exists. Help Is Hope care team specializes in connecting eligible Medi-Cal participants to housing deposit assistance through partner providers in the Central Valley.

Getting housing is hard. Keeping it is harder. Nearly 40% of formerly homeless individuals lose housing within the first year. If you have Medi-Cal through Health Net or Health Plan of San Joaquin, Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services provide ongoing support to help you maintain stable housing. Help Is Hope care team connects eligible members to tenancy support specialists through partner providers who help with budgeting, landlord conflicts, and crisis intervention.

Medi-Cal covers Peer Support Specialists—certified professionals with lived experience of recovery from mental illness, substance use, homelessness, and trauma. Through CalAIM, Health Net and Health Plan San Joaquin members access peer support via phone, in-person, or telehealth. Peer support specialists help you create recovery plans, navigate systems, build community, and maintain hope. Help Is Hope employs peer specialists and connects members to peer support services in t

Every time you walk into your apartment, you start wheezing. You lie in bed at night and can't catch your breath. You've been to the emergency room three times this month because your asthma won't stop attacking you. You've got your rescue inhaler in your pocket. You take your maintenance meds. You're doing everything "right." So why can't you just... breathe? Here's what nobody tells you: Your home itself might be the problem.

Learn how families can access essential support through SNAP (CalFresh), Medi-Cal, and housing assistance. This guide breaks down who may qualify, what documents you may need, and where to start—so you can take the next step toward stability and get connected to local help.

FREE EXTRA HELP: Pair Team works with Help is Hope Foundation for Independent Living to help you get the care and support you need — all in one place. Our local care team can help connect you to medical care, mental health support, housing, food, and other important resources.