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This website was created by the Redlands Charitable Resources Coalition, Inc. (RCRC). It is intended to provide all of the available resources to assist at-risk and homeless individuals and families in Redlands. The information on this website also appears in our Guide to Local Resources.published semi-annually and available at the office of the City Clerk, 35 Cajon St., Redlands, CA 92373 Please feel free to email additions or corrections to rcrchelp@yahoo.com.
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Call 2-1-1 for information regarding free and low-cost health and human services available in the entire County of San Bernardino. This 24/7 call center is free, confidential, and staffed with live, bilingual personnel.
Connect IE is a free online website that provides Inland Empire residents from different zip codes with free or low-cost community resources 24/7. Please visit www.ConnectIE.org.
For homeless resources, contact the City of Redlands Homeless Solutions Division at (909) 307-7370, Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm.
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Computer/Internet Availability
Educational Programs/Job Searching Assistance
Food Distribution/Hot Meals
Individual/Family Support
Housing/Utility Assistance/Shelter
Legal Services
Medical/Dental/Optical
Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol Programs
Showers/Hygiene Kits/Laundry
Youth Services
Providers
Angels' Closet Charities
Redlands East Valley High School (Portable Classrooms, "T" Wing). Off King Street, between Colton Ave. and Citrus Ave.
Students are referred by School Counselors, Children’s Fund, Department of Children & Family Services, Academic Case Carrier Program, and others per approval.
The organization is a boutique setting that provides school clothing (including shoes, socks, underwear), formal attire, and other necessities to foster, at-risk, in need, and homeless middle school and high school students. All at no cost.
CLOTHING
Family Service Association*
612 Lawton St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2673
Clients may access clothes closet once every 2 weeks.
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
*Must be a Family Service Association client.
Redlands League Community Programs
Thrift Shop: 506 W. Colton Ave., Redlands. Phone: (909) 792-2675
Works with local school districts to provide the following programs (contact school counselor to participate):
- Cool 4 School –free shopping trip, fall & spring, to Kohl’s for clothing and shoes for K-5th
Available in Redlands, Yucaipa-Calimesa School Districts.
- Teens-Be-Seen /Urgent Essentials (portable food) – gift card for clothing and shoes at Target for 6th-12th Available in Redlands School District.
Set Free Church Redlands
200 E. High Ave., Redlands. Phone: (909) 545-7791
Free clothing: Mon-Sat 9am-3pm
YouthHope Foundation – Ages 14-24
1175 W. Redlands Blvd., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2345
Free clothing: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
COMPUTER/INTERNET AVAILABILITY
A.K. Smiley Public Library
125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 798-7565
- Wi-Fi is available, at no cost, for people with their own device.
- Computers available, at no cost, for people with a library card. Individuals without a library card may get a day pass. Maximum usage of 3 hours/day.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS/JOB SEARCHING ASSISTANCE
A.K. Smiley Public Library
125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 307-7377
Adult Literacy: Provides free, one-on-one, professional, and confidential tutoring in reading and writing for the following learners:
- Adults 18 years of age or older
- Youth 16 or 17 years who are not currently enrolled in high school.
For one-on-one services, adults must make a commitment to meet weekly with their tutor for six months. Also, must understand and speak English to work with tutors. Meetings occur at the library or approved sites in the Redlands community.
Conversation Corner: Interact with other adults practicing English conversation. Held at approved site in Redlands.
Tuesdays 11am-12noon
Building A Generation
932 W. Cypress Ave., Redlands. (909) 793-8822
Educational Programs:
- One-on-one tutoring for K-12 in math. Tutoring is virtual, but in-person may be available. Email kidsfirst@buildingageneration.org to inquire.
Job Searching Assistance:
- One-on-one career counseling
- Employment services
- Work-based classes (resume, application, mock interviews)
- Job skills training
Please call to make an appointment. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Human Services, County of San Bernardino
1811 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands. Phone: (877) 410-8829
Job openings posted. Computers are also available for job searching and resume writing in the resource room.
Inherit the Earth Outreach
622 Texas St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 674-0222
Computers/Internet are available for the following:
- Resume creation
- Job searching/applications
- Food Handler’s Certificate
- Other services needed (e.g., online appointments, etc.)
Please call to make an appointment.
Micah House
Faith-based organization that partners with parents to help their children with homework, specialized literacy training, and extracurricular activities for students in 1st – 12th grades. Snacks are provided. Accept new students in the fall and spring. Must
make a commitment for 1 year. For information, call business office at (909) 747-1440, M-F 8am-4pm. Services provided at:
- 611 Chapel St., Redlands, Mon-Thurs 2-5pm
- 1006 Oxford Dr., Redlands, Mon-Thurs 2-5pm
Redlands Chamber of Commerce
47 N. 1st St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2546
Employment Services:
- Resume creation
- Job searching
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Redlands Adult School* CRY-ROP Campus
1226 Indiana Ct., Building B, Redlands. Phone: (909) 748-6930
Redlands Adult School offers programs in the following areas:
- High School Diploma (HSD)
- High School Equivalency Prep (GED)
- Citizenship Preparation
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
The adult school classes are free and are offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
*Must be 18 years of age or older to attend.
YouthHope Foundation – Ages 14-24
1175 W. Redlands Blvd., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2345
- Tutoring: GED/HiSET, high school/college, military exam, etc. A tutor will be assigned to individuals who are interested.
- Job Searching Assistance: Help with resumes, job applications, job searching and Food Handler’s certification.
- Computers Available Mon-Thurs 9am-5:30pm
FOOD DISTRIBUTION/HOT MEALS
Crosswalk Church (parking behind the church)
10421 Corporate Dr., Redlands. Phone: (909) 796-3000
Dinner: Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm
Family Service Association
612 Lawton St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2673
- Breakfast/Lunch: Mon-Fri 10-11am
- Food Box (open to the public): Drive Thru twice a month in June, July, & August (dates will vary) from 11am-12:30pm. To obtain the dates and register for a box, go to redlandsfamilyservice.org.
- Emergency Food Box: Call Mon-Fri 9am-4pm to make an appointment with a Case Manager to be put on the list. Current clients may receive surplus food daily.
Inland Empire Filipino Seventh Day Adventist Church
604 E. State St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 654-4604
Free Food (Produce) Box: First Mon each month at 8am
Hot Lunch: Saturdays 12 noon
Set Free Church Redlands
200 E. High Ave., Redlands. Phone: (909) 545-7791
- Sack lunches/food bags: Mon-Sat 9am-3pm
- Dinner: Tuesdays 5:30pm
Church services, Tues 6pm & Sun 10am
Share Ministry
Dinner: Saturdays at 3 pm according to the schedule below.
- University United Methodist Church
940 E. Colton Ave., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-1651
December – May
- Redlands First United Methodist Church
1 E. Olive Ave., Redlands. Phone (909) 793-2118
June – November
The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish
1205 Columbia St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2469
Lunch: Mondays 12noon-1pm
Sandals Church East Valley
1325 Amethyst St., Mentone. Phone: (909) 794-9800
Food bags: Thursdays 8-9am
The Salvation Army
838 Alta St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 792-6868
- Food Box: Drive Thru 2nd Thurs of month 9am-12pm
Open to anyone.
- Emergency Food Distribution: Mon-Fri 9am-4:00pm Clients must bring a utility bill or rental agreement to show residence in Redlands or surrounding cities, San Bernardino, Highland, or mountain communities. Bring proof of household members. Clients may receive food once/month or emergency.
Sundays Adult Bible Study 9am, Worship Service 10:30am
YouthHope Foundation – Ages 14-24
1175 W. Redlands Blvd., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2345
Food: Mon-Thurs 8am-5:30pm
HOUSING/UTILITY ASSISTANCE/SHELTER
Family Service Association
612 Lawton St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2673
Housing Advocacy Program: May assist with first month’s rent, move in deposit, or emergency rental assistance. Applicants must have a continuing income and be able to afford housing with rent. All potential applicants must complete an online questionnaire at www.redlandsfamilyservice.org on the first Monday of the month. If you are homeless, please also register with 211.
Rental must be in the service areas listed on the website.
Steps 4 Life Community Services
Transitional supportive sober housing with wrap around services for men. May stay up to two years. For more information, call Cynthia Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at (909) 800-9970. www.steps4lifetoday.org
Our House of Family Assistance Program
1387 Jasper Ave., Mentone. Phone: (909) 335-2676
Shelter for homeless ages 11-17.
The Blessing Center, Inc.
Transitional housing Service intensive, long-term transitional housing program exclusively for homeless or at-risk mothers with minor dependent children. It is not a shelter or food bank. For more information, please call (909) 793-5677.
The Salvation Army
838 Alta St., Redlands. Phone: (909) 792-6868
Utility assistance for Southern California Gas and Edison customers. Must have a utility bill in the client’s name.
Housing Assistance: Call Mondays 9am-4pm for availability and to make an appointment with a caseworker. Please do not leave a message.
INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SUPPORT
Building A Generation
932 W. Cypress Ave., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-8822
- Counseling
- Connect to community resources
Please call to make an appointment. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Common Vision Coalition
Will assist with the following needs:
- Food and housing
- Helping hand for seniors
Call (951) 533-4438, M-F 9am-5pm
Inherit the Earth Outreach
622 Texas St. Redlands. Phone: (909) 674-0222
The following services are provided:
- Counseling
- Pastoral support
- Case management
Please call to make an appointment.
Group prayer and Bible Study: Mon-Fri 8:30-11am
LEGAL SERVICES
Crosswalk Church (Parking behind the church)
10421 Corporate Dr., Redlands. Phone: (909) 796-3000
Free Legal Clinic: 4th Thurs of each month 6-7:30pm
MEDICAL/DENTAL/OPTICAL
Redlands League-Dental Center
508 W. Colton Ave., Redlands. Phone: (909) 792-9430
Low-cost dental care: Provided by licensed dentists for
uninsured children and adults. Spanish is spoken.
Please call for appointments.
Family Service Association
612 Lawton St, Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2673
Mobile medical van: call for dates and times.
Crosswalk Church (parking behind the church)
10421 Corporate Dr., Redlands. Phone: (909) 796-3000
Free Health Clinic: Every 2nd & 4th Thurs 6-7:30pm
YouthHope Foundation – Ages 14-24
1175 W. Redlands Blvd., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2345
Medical, Dental, & Optical referrals: will schedule appointments & provide transportation. Mon-Thurs 9am-5:30pm
MENTAL HEALTH/DRUG & ALCOHOL PROGRAMS
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
This service provides free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone
experiencing mental health related distress, thoughts of suicide, or
substance use crisis. To reach the Lifeline, people can call or text
988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
Aegis Treatment Center
1889 W. Redlands Blvd., Bldg. 9, Redlands.
Phone: (909) 501-5167
Outpatient opioid treatment clinic that provides medicine that assists with withdrawals/cravings. Individual/group counseling and case management available. All treatments are under physician supervision. Accepts Riverside and San Bernardino Co. Medi-Cal, Medicare, Kaiser, and most private insurances.
Mon-Fri 5am-1:30pm & Sat 6-10am
Set Free Church Redlands
200 E. High Ave., Redlands. Phone: (909) 545-7791
Counseling and/or help getting off the street.
Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Citrus Counseling Services (CCS)
101 E. Redlands Blvd., Ste. 215, Redlands.
Phone: (909) 793-1078
Serves families/individuals with professional, compassionate,
and evidence-based mental health services. Specialty services
include:
- Youth 8-17 years old and their families
- Youth 13-24 years old
- Trauma Recovery Center for victims (no age limit) of violent crime (e.g., domestic violence, gun violence, human trafficking, hate crimes, etc.)
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
YouthHope Foundation – Ages 14-24
1175 W. Redlands Blvd., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2345
Mental Health: Will schedule appointments and provide transportation. Mon-Thurs 9am-5:30pm
SHOWERS/HYGIENE KITS/LAUNDRY
Crosswalk Church (parking behind the church)
10421 Corporate Dr., Redlands. Phone: (909) 796-3000
Mobile Showers: 2nd & 4th Thurs 3-5pm & 2nd Sat 2-4pm
Inherit the Earth Outreach
622 Texas St. Redlands. Phone: (909) 674-0222
Laundry: Tues & Thurs 4-6pm
Refresh & Renew – Mobile Shower Unit
Showers & Hygiene items provided at the following locations:
- The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish
1205 Columbia St., Redlands. Phone: (951) 295-8795
Mondays 7:45-10am
- Family Service Association
612 Lawton St., Redlands. Phone: (951) 295-8795
Thursdays 7:45-10am
The Salvation Army
838 Alta St. Redlands. Phone: (909) 792-6868
Showers/Hygiene Kits/Clothing: M-F 9am-12noon
YOUTH SERVICES
YouthHope Foundation – Ages 14-24
1175 W. Redlands Blvd., Redlands. Phone: (909) 793-2345
Provides assessment/case-management for a variety of services.
Mon-Thurs 8am-5:30pm
Hot meals program
Serving warm, nutritious meals at various locations to provide sustenance and a sense of community.
Bus pass program
Distributing bus passes to facilitate transportation for job interviews, medical appointments, and other essential travel.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (not located in Redlands)
HOUSING/SHELTER
Lutheran Social Services
1354 N. “G” St., San Bernardino. Phone: (909) 381-6921
Provides the following housing programs:
Shelter for homeless men – year-round.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
KEYS Nonprofit
680 S. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino 92408.
Phone: (909) 332-6388
Rapid rehousing for veterans, individuals, and CalWORKs eligible families who are homeless in San Bernardino County. CalWORKs families must get a referral from a TAD office.
If you contact KEYS through their website, www.keysnonprofit.org, someone will send an email or call you back.
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Mary’s Village
256 S. Artesian Ave., San Bernardino. Phone: (909) 332-7440
Transitional housing: 12–24-month transitional living program for unhoused men. A therapeutic community that helps residents develop personal, social, and emotional skills required to live a healthy and productive life. Residents participate in programs such as AA/NA, group therapy, individual counseling, and access to health/mental health support. Residents also pursue educational/vocational goals to prepare for independent living.
Next Step Reentry Program – Probation & Parole
1255 E. Highland Ave., Ste. 211, San Bernardino.
24-hour hotline: (909) 259-0698.
Shelter/Transitional Housing/Rental Assistance: Next Step is an empowerment program that helps to develop a healthy mindset for reentry into society for women on probation and parole. Services provided include housing, case management, counseling, financial assistance, and health navigation. These services are provided free to the client for up to one year.
Parole Rental Assistance: Hotline: (909) 550-5615
Path of Life Ministries
This organization is in Riverside and provides shelter as follows:
- Community Shelter for individuals
2840 Hulen Place, Riverside. Phone: (951) 462-9822
Call to put name on list.
- Family Shelter for families
2530 Third St, Riverside. Phone: (951) 462-9822
Call to put name on list.
Set Free Ranches
Shelter: The Ranch Program is designed to assist individuals struggling with substance/physical abuse and who are homeless.
- So Cal (Phelan) Ranch (Men Only) – (760) 868-8008 or (951) 849-3678
- Elsinore Ranch (Women) – (951) 849-1211
No cost. May stay up to 3 weeks.
The Salvation Army – Hospitality House
925 W. 10th St., San Bernardino. Phone: (909) 888-4880
Shelter for families with children (includes single dads) and single women. Each family unit has their own room. Single women share a room. The following services are also provided:
Comprehensive case management & Housing navigation.
Call Mon-Fri 8am-4pm for more information.
Welcome Home LGBT+ & TAY Shelter – Family Assistance Program
1255 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. Phone: (909) 567-2123
Shelter (open year-round) for homeless men, women, LGBT+ and non-binary people ages 18-24. Individuals may stay in the shelter for 90 days. Office Hours: 10am-8:30pm
DRUG/ALCOHOL REHABILITATION
Inland Empire Teen Challenge
5445 Chicago Ave., Riverside, CA. Phone: (951) 683-4241
One-year residential drug recovery program for men and women over the age of 18, as well as adolescent boys ages 12-17.
Call for details. No cost.
Inland Valley Recovery Services (IVRS)
Substance Abuse Recovery & Counseling Services
Residential Admissions: (909) 932-1069
Outpatient Services:
- Upland – (909) 949-4667
- San Bernardino – (909) 889-6519
The Salvation Army*
363 S. Doolittle Ave., San Bernardino. Phone: (909) 889-9605
Live-in residential treatment for adult men with drug and alcohol problems. Faith-based work therapy program. No cost.
Call to speak with an intake specialist Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm.
*Please call for referrals to the adult women’s locations.
Set Free Ranches
This is an individual discipleship program. How to handle your life through the Lord Jesus Christ.
- So Cal (Phelan) Ranch (Men) – (760) 868-8008 or (951) 849-3678
- Elsinore Ranch (Women) – (951) 849-1211
No cost. May stay up to 3 weeks.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Citrus Counseling Services/Family Service Agency of San Bernardino (CCS-FSASB)
1669 N. E St., San Bernardino 92405 Phone: (909) 793-1078
Batter’s Intervention Program provides group training to felony probationers to eliminate domestic violence offender recidivism and always provide for victims’ safety. 52-week educational classes provided by San Bernardino County Dept. of Probation.
Mon-Thurs – class schedules will vary.
The Open Door – 24/7 Hotline: (909) 333-7476
1255 E. Highland Ave., Ste. 210 San Bernardino 92404.
Provides these services for survivors of human trafficking:
- Case Management, Mentorship, and Crisis Intervention
- Prostitution Diversion Classes – alternative to incarceration through the court system.
- Shelter/Housing and Clothing/Hygiene items
Also, provides community awareness training.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. All services are free.
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"The support from Redlands Charitable Resources Coalition, Inc. was invaluable. They helped me find shelter and food when I needed it most."
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"Thanks to their GED program, I'm now pursuing further education and looking forward to a stable future. They truly change lives."
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