Housing and Self-Sufficiency
SDHCD HOUSING
Here’s how you can access our services:
1. To apply for programs and update your application:
• Via phone Dial 2-1-1 to reach 211 San Diego
• via web www.sdhcd.org
2. Customers can drop applications, required documents, and payments in-person at our drop box at: 3989 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123
3. Customers can continue to contact their case worker directly via phone, email and fax.
For general information, contact Phone: at 1-877-478-5478 or by Email: HCDGEN1.CS@sdcounty.ca.gov
Website: www.sdhcd.org Facebook: @SDHCD
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES
These services include, but are not limited to cash, food assistance, employment services and medical needs. There are a variety of programs available for persons both with and without minor children.
Here’s how you can get access to services:
1. Go to Benefits CalWIN at: www.mybenefitscalwin.org
Apply for benefits
Get case information
Upload case documents
Submit your Semi-Annual Report
Complete Re-Evaluations/Re-Certifications
View benefit amounts
2. Customers can send documents electronically using LaterDocs at: www.sandiegocounty.gov then search for LaterDocs
3. For EBT inquires, report lost or stolen, replacement, change your PIN number or check your benefit balance call: (877) 328-9677
CONTACT US BY PHONE: 1-866-262-9881
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
The service areas and services for this program are listed below. Click on any title below for more information.
The Access Customer Service Call Center is an extension of the County of San Diego Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Access customer service representatives are experienced eligibility workers who are trained in CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal programs.
CalFresh is also known as the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CalFresh is a program for low-income families and individuals that meet certain income guidelines. CalFresh benefits help supplement your food budget and allow families and individuals to buy nutritious food.
CalWORKs provides temporary cash assistance to eligible families with minor children and assists them gain self-sufficiency through employment services.
CAPI is a cash assistance program for certain immigrants who are not eligible for the federally funded Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) program.
CMS is a program of last resort for eligible adults that covers only necessary medical services. CMS is not health insurance, but it uses a network of Community Health Centers, private physicians and local hospitals to provide medical services.
GR provides temporary cash assistance for eligible county residents who have no other means of support.
Health Care Options is a program to inform people on Medi-Cal about their health care choices and health plan options.
Medi-Cal pays for many health care services, including some dental services, for certain residents of California.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE SITES
A local non-profit operating 24 hours a day, 365 days each year, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for access to community, health, social, and disaster services. By simply dialing 211 the call is free, confidential and available in more than 200 languages. 211 provides access to 6,000+ services, resources and programs through our online database.
2-1-1 San Diego can provide referrals for homeless prevention efforts like money to pay late rent or arrears to avoid eviction
EL Cajon Collaborative provides a collection of community resources for El Cajon and greater East County.
San Diego Youth Services provides safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, we also help youth before they need higher levels of care or become homeless.
East County Homeless Taskforce offers downloadable PDF versions of food resources and general resources for various East County communities.