California Unemployment Insurance Benefits Guide 2024

Looking for tips to access the California Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

In this article, we will make Unemployment Insurance Benefits easy to understand with California Unemployment phone numbers and other contact information.

We understand.

The experience of unemployment is often fraught with anxiety and feelings of worthlessness. Not being able to provide for oneself and one’s family can be very difficult, and the stress of the situation can be overwhelming.

Those who are unemployed may feel like they are a burden to their loved ones, and they may feel like they are not good enough or valuable enough. It is important to remember that you are not alone in this experience, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

You are valuable, even if you are not working at the moment. There are many resources available to you, so please do not hesitate to reach out for help.

Why did we create the California Unemployment Insurance Benefits Guide?

Government websites can be difficult to navigate for a lot of people. They may be confusing or hard to use, and they may not have all the information people need. This can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially for people who are already struggling.

Having said that, please use our guide as support but NOT the official guide. You will NEED to contact the official unemployment government staff and fight for your own benefits. You can do this.

Who’s in charge of California Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

The Employment Development Department of California is in charge of the state’s unemployment insurance program. Its purpose is to give temporary financial assistance to jobless California workers who have lost their jobs due to no fault of their own.

These unemployment benefits assist the state in reducing the negative consequences of unemployment on unemployed Californians, their families, local communities, and the state’s economy.

Image: California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) Website

California Unemployment Contact

Unemployment Customer Service

Phone number:

English and Spanish: 1-800-300-5616
Cantonese: 1-800-547-3506
Mandarin: 1-866-303-0706
Vietnamese: 1-800-547-2058

California Relay Service (711): Provide the UI number (1-800-300-5616) to the operator
TTY: 1-800-815-9387
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), seven days a week, except state holidays.
Note: Beginning March 3, the Unemployment Customer Service Center hours will change to 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Pacific time), Monday through Friday except on California state holidays.

How To Qualify for California Unemployment Benefits

Individual eligibility for unemployment benefits is determined on a case-by-case basis, based on the following eligibility requirements for every California worker who applies:

According to California law, a claimant must have earned enough income during the base period for review — this helps decide benefit levels.
The claimant must be jobless entirely or partially due to no fault of their own – layoffs, business closures, and so forth.
The applicant must be physically capable of working.
The claimant must be available for employment, which means they must have made the necessary transportation and child care arrangements.
Once suitable job is found, the claimant must be ready and eager to accept it right away.

How Much Unemployment Benefits Will I Get in California?

Base Period: First 4 of the last 5 completed quarters
Alt Base Period: Last 4 completed quarters
Duration of Benefits: 14-26 weeks
Weekly Payment: Min $40 to Max $450
Maximum Benefits Amount (1 year): $11,700

How Do I Apply for California Unemployment Benefits?

The state of California encourages claimants to submit their initial unemployment benefits claim online after setting up an account through the state’s online services via the EDD website.

Online jobless claims are accepted during the following times:

Sunday: 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Monday: 4 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 2 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 2 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Claimants also may call any of the following numbers to file a new claim for benefit payments over the phone, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (except for state holidays).

English and Spanish: 800-300-5616
Cantonese: 800-547-3506
Mandarin: 866-303-0706
Vietnamese: 800-547-2058
TTY: 800-815-9387

If you need to mail your new unemployment claim, you can download a printable form from the California Employment Development Department website. Once complete, you can mail your UI benefits claim to the address included on the form.

How do I Manage My California Unemployment Benefits

You must tell the state of California that you are entitled to receive benefits every week you request a weekly benefit payment. To do so, you’ll need to answer a few simple questions regarding your job search, any money or earnings you’ve made in the last week, and any employment offers you’ve received.

Your weekly claim certification can be submitted online, over the phone, or by mail. You may find more information on submitting your weekly claim in your online portal.

How Do I Appeal a California Unemployment Decision?

If you disagree with a decision about your UI claim, you have the right to appeal. To do so, you must submit your request for appeal in writing within 30 days of the postmarked date on your official decision letter.

You can download the appeal form or use the copy included within your decision notice. Your notice also will outline the address to which you should mail your request for appeal.

If you prefer, you also may write a letter to the Employment Development Department to request an appeal. Your letter should include all of the following:

Full name
Address
Telephone number
Social Security number
Name and mailing address of any representative
Reason for your appeal
A copy of the original decision you are appealing
Any request for language assistance or special accommodations

How Do I Report a California Unemployment Fraud?

The California Employment Development Department is dedicated to stopping unemployment insurance fraud and protecting California workers in legitimate need.

If you suspect someone of fraudulently collecting benefits, please make a report. The best way to report fraudulent claims to the state of California is by visiting Ask EDD and selecting Report Fraud. You can also call the EDD Fraud Hotline at 800-229-6297 or fax a summary of your concerns to 866-340-5484.

How Do I Talk to a Person in California Unemployment Customer Service?

Steps:

Dial 1-800-480-3287, press 3-2-1-0. Make sure to wait for the next prompt before entering each number.
Once you enter these numbers the system will confirm that you are about to be connected to a live customer service representative.
After that, the automated phone system will connect you to a live customer service agent from EDD.

EDD Voice Menu

Press 1 for benefit payments
Press 2 for SDI online help desk regarding registration, password, or other system related questions for claim filing
Press 3 for disability insurance information
Press 4 for voluntary plans
Press 5 for elective coverage for business owners or the self-employed
Press 6 to receive claim forms by mail
Press star key for security selections again

EDD Customer Service Representatives Hours

Live EDD customer service is available from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

EDD Support Phone Numbers

EDD Support Phone Numbers: 1-800-480-3287
Payroll Tax Assistance: 1-888-745-3886
Paid Family Leave: 1-877-238-4373 (live agents are available from 8am to 5pm PST Monday-Friday)
Unemployment Insurance: 1-800-300-5616 (live agents are available from 8am to 12pm noon PST Monday-Friday)
Workforce Services: 1-800-758-0398
Disability Insurance: 1-800-480-3287

EDD Web Links

EDD Mailing Addresses

Unemployment Insurance:

Employment Development Department
P.O. Box 826880 – UIPCD, MIC 40
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave:

Employment Development Department
P.O. Box 826880 – DICO, MIC 29
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Workforce Services Branch:

Employment Development Department
Central Office Support Unit
P.O. Box 826880, MIC 69
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Labor Market Information Division:

Employment Development Department
P.O. Box 826880, MIC 57
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Tax Assistance: Employers – General Correspondence:

Employment Development Department
Taxpayer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

General Questions or Comments:

Employment Development Department
P.O. BOX 826880, MIC 83
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Language Access Complaints:

Equal Employment Opportunity Office
P.O. BOX 826880, MIC 49
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

EDD Live Chat Support

Live chat customer service option is not supported by EDD. For a live customer service agent, you should dial 1-800-480-3287.

What if I quit?

In general, if you leave your job voluntarily, you are not eligible.

It is possible to collect, however, if you left due to “good cause.” Good cause is determined by the state unemployment office and you can make your case for receiving benefits.

Upon denial, you should be entitled to a hearing at which you can explain your claim. As the policies and terms vary from state to state, you should contact your local office.

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California Unemployment Phone Number and Office Locations

California Unemployment Office	California Unemployment Office Locations	California Unemployment Phone Number
Alameda Unemployment Office	555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial PrkwyAlameda College, Portable PAlameda, CA 94501	510-748-2208
Alhambra AJCC	2550 West Main Street #103Alhambra, CA 91801	626-677-2600
Alturas Unemployment Office	701 N. Main StreetSuite #1Alturas, CA 96101	530-233-4161
Anaheim Workforce Connection	201 S. Anaheim BoulevardSuite 202Anaheim, CA 92805	714-765-4350
Unemployment Office – Back to Work Center	1405 Commercial WaySuite 120Bakersfield, CA 93309	661-325-4473
Unemployment Office – Bakersfield	1600 East Belle Terrace2nd FloorBakersfield, CA 93307	661-325-4473
Unemployment Office – Oildale Affiliate	1129 Olive DriveSuite HBakersfield, CA 93308	661-336-6700
EPIC – Envision-Plan-Innovate-Connect	2211 H st.Bakersfield, CA 93301	661-336-6460
Baldwin Park AJCC	4640 Maine AvenueACT Center Room #12Baldwin Park, CA 91706	626-856-4125
Slawson AJCC	5500 Rickenbacker Road,Room A201Bell, CA 90201	323-729-6400
Berkeley Unemployment Office	1701 San Pablo AvenueBerkeley Adult SchoolBerkeley, CA 94702	510-644-6630
Blythe Workforce Services	1 College DriveP.E. BuildingBlythe, CA 92225	760-640-3144
Unemployment Office – Brawley	860 Main StreetBrawley, CA 92227	442-265-5376
Orange County One-Stop Center-Buena Park	6281 Beach BlvdSuite 333Buena Park, CA 90621	714-562-9200
Burbank WorkForce Connection	301 East Olive Avenue Suite 101Burbank, CA 91502	818-238-5627
Calexico One-Stop Career Center	301 Heber AvenueCalexico, CA 92231	760-357-7760
Canoga Park – WorkSource Center	21010 Vanowen StreetCanoga Park, CA 91303	818-596-4448
Capitola Unemployment Office	2045 40th Avenue Suite BCapitola, CA 95010	831-464-6286
South Bay Career Center – Carson	801 E Carson StreetRoom 116 & 117Carson, CA 90745	310-680-3870
SELACO Cerritos AJCC	10900 E 183rd Street Suite 392Cerritos, CA 90703	562-402-9336
Build West Valley WorkSource Center	9301 Oakdale Avenue Suite 160Chatsworth, CA 91311	818-701-9800
Alliance for Workforce Development	500 Cohasset RoadSuite 30Chico, CA 95926	530-961-5125
South County Career Center	1111 Bay Boulevard Suite EChula Vista, CA 91911	619-628-0300
Pride Industries AJCC	7011 Sylvan Road Suite ACitrus Heights, CA 95610	916-676-2540
Workforce Connection – Coalinga	300 Cherry LaneWest Hills College Building ACoalinga, CA 93210	559-934-2424
Colusa County One-Stop Partnership	144 & 146 Market StreetColusa, CA 95932	530-458-0326
Compton CareerLink Center (Youth)	301 N. Tamarind AvenueCompton, CA 90220	310-605-3050
Rancho Dominguez- AJCC of California	2909 E Pacific Commerce DriveCompton, CA 90221	310-762-1101
Concord Unemployment Office	4071 Port Chicago HighwaySuite 250Concord, CA 94520	925-671-4500
Smart Workforce Center	875 5th StreetCrescent City, CA 95531	707-464-8347
American Job Center of CA	5446 Sepulveda BoulevardCulver City, CA 90230	310-309-6000
America`s Job Center – Delano	1816 Cecil AvenueDelano, CA 93215	661-721-5800
Tulare County Employment Connection	400 West Tulare Street Suite CDinuba, CA 93618	559-406-1001
East County Career Center	151 Van Houten AveEl Cajon, CA 92020	619-873-9300
Unemployment Office – El Centro	1550 West Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243	442-265-7579
San Diego Career Center	649 W. Mission AveLive Well CenterEscondido, CA 92025	760-740-5564
The Job Market	409 K StreetEureka, CA 95501	707-441-5627
Solano AJCC Fairfield	500 Chadbourne Road Suite AFairfield, CA 94534	707-863-3500
Unemployment Office – EDD Fremont	39155 Liberty StreetFRC Building Suite B200Fremont, CA 94538	510-794-3669
Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps	1805 E. California AvenueFresno, CA 93706	559-264-1048
Workforce Connection	3302 N. BlackstoneManchester Mall Suite 155Fresno, CA 93726	559-230-3600
Galt AJCC	1000 C Street Suite 100Galt, CA 95632	209-744-7702
Orange County Job Center (Garden Grove)	7077 Orangewood Ave Suite 200Garden Grove, CA 92841	714-241-4900
South Bay One Stop Business and Career Center	16801 S Western Avenue Suite AGardena, CA 90247	310-538-7070
work2future Gilroy Job Center	379 Tomkins Ct.Gilroy, CA 95020	408-758-3339
Verdugo Jobs Center	1255 South Central AvenueGlendale, CA 91204	818-409-0441
Business and Career Network Grass Valley	988 McCourtney RdGrass Valley, CA 95949	530-265-7088
Unemployment Office of Hanford	124 N Irwin StreetHanford, CA 93230	559-585-3532
Eden Area AJCC	24100 Amador Street 3rd FloorHayward, CA 94544	510-670-5700;
Youth Opportunity Center	930 North State StreetHemet, CA 92543	951-765-0917
Hemet Workforce Development Center	749 North State StreetHemet, CA 92543	951-304-5489
San Benito County Job Center	1111 San Felipe Road Suite 107Hollister, CA 95023	831-637-5627
Southeast Los Angeles AJCC	2677 Zoe Avenue 2ndHuntington Park, CA 90255	323-513-1850
Indio Workforce Development Center	44-199 Monroe Street Suite BIndio, CA 92201	760-863-2500
The Indio Win Youth Opportunity Center	45691 Monroe St Suite 6Indio, CA 92201	760-775-2887
South Bay Career Center – Inglewood	110 South La Brea Avenue 5th FloorInglewood, CA 90301	310-680-3700
East San Gabriel Valley AJCC	14101 E. Nelson AvenueLa Puente, CA 91746	626-934-5700
Planet Youth	400 West Graham AvenueLake Elsinore, CA 92530	951-471-8415
Unemployment Office	5540 Lake Isabella Blvd Ste E-3PO Box 2366Lake Isabella, CA 93240	760-379-2074
CareerPoint Lake	55 First Street Suite 114Lakeport, CA 95453	707-263-0630
Unemployment Office – Lamont	8300 Segrue RoadLamont, CA 93241	661-635-4029
The Lancaster American Job Center	1420 West Avenue ILancaster, CA 93534	661-726-4128
Lodi WorkNet Center	631 East Oak StreetLodi, CA 95240	209-331-2081
Youth Opportunity Center	4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 120Long Beach, CA 90815	562-570-4700
Orange County One-Stop Center – Veteran	11206 Lexington Drive Suite 244Los Alamitos, CA 90720	562-296-5722
Boyle Heights American Job Center	1505 E. 1st St.Los Angeles, CA 90033	323-267-5938
Boyle Heights WorkSource Center	1505 E. 1st StreetLos Angeles, CA 90033	323-267-5930
Unemployment Office – Los Angeles	1055 Wilshire Blvd Suite 900ALos Angeles, CA 90017	213-353-1677
East LA/West San Gabriel Valley AJCC	5301 Whittier Blvd2nd Floor.Chase BankLos Angeles, CA 90022	323-877-7122
Northeast Los Angeles WorkSource Center	342 North San Fernando RoadGoodwill Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA 90031	323-539-2000
South Los Angeles AJCC	1600 W. Imperial Hwy RM 115Los Angeles, CA 90047	323-241-5016
South Los Angeles AJCC, Southwest College	1600 W. Imperial HighwayLos Angeles, CA 90047	323-241-5016
South Los Angeles WorkSource Center	1512 W. Slauson AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90047	562-445-3673
Southeast Los Angeles Worksource Center	10950 South Central AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90059	323-563-5669
Veterans AJCC	1816 South Figueroa St 4th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90015	213-742-9560
Watts/Los Angeles Worksource Center	2220 East 114 StLos Angeles, CA 90059	323-249-7751
Willowbrook AJCC	11737 Wilmington AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90059	323-564-5021
Wilshire – Metro WorkSource Center	3550 Wilshire BlvdSuite 500Los Angeles, CA 90010	213-365-9829
WorkNet America Job Center of California	800 7th StreetLos Banos, CA 93635	209-710-6145
Workforce Assistance Center	2037 West Cleveland AvenueMadera, CA 93637	559-662-4500
Unemployment Office – Mammoth Lakes	1290 Tavern RoadPO Box 2969Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546	760-924-1770
Unemployment Office – Walker	1290 Tavern Rd.PO Box 2969Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546	760-924-1770
SJC Manteca Adult School WorkNet	2271 West Louise AvenueManteca Adult SchoolManteca, CA 95337	209-239-3315
Unemployment Office – Marina	3180 Imjin RoadSuite 157Marina, CA 93933	831-899-8111;
Mother Lode Job Training – Mariposa County	5362 Lemee LanePO Box 1915Mariposa, CA 95338	209-966-3643
Yuba County One-Stop	1114 Yuba StreetSuite 214Marysville, CA 95901	530-599-3040
Mather AJCC	10638 Schirra AveMather, CA 95655	916-876-4022
Mendota Workforce Connection	655 Quince St..Suite CMendota, CA 93640	559-655-5281
Menlo Park Workforce Services Office	1200 O`Brien DriveMenlo Park, CA 94025	650-688-6335
Worknet Merced County	1205 West 18th StreetMerced, CA 95340	877-267-9675
Unemployment Office – Mojave	2300 State Hwy 58 BusinessMojave, CA 93501	661-824-7800
Monrovia Adult School One Stop Career Center	920 South Mountain AvenueMonrovia, CA 91016	626-471-3052
ELAC Specialized AJCC	1301 Avenida Cesar ChavezMonterey Park, CA 91754	323-780-6700
Napa County Health and Human Services	2751 Napa Valley Corporate DrBldg. A, Room 106Napa, CA 94558	707-253-4134
East County Service Center	1405 West F StreetSuite IOakdale, CA 95361	209-322-3564
AJCC – Oakland	7677 Oakport Street Suite 350Oakland, CA 94621	510-564-0500
Unemployment Office – Oakland	268 Grand AvenueOakland, CA 94610	510-858-6742
East Oakland Neighborhood Career Center	7200 Bancroft AvenueSuite 140 Eastmont Town CenterOakland, CA 94605	510-338-4257
Lao Family and Community Development	2325 East 12th Street,Headquarters Suite 226Oakland, CA 94601	510-533-8850
Unity Council Resource Career Center	1900 Fruitvale AvenueOakland, CA 94601	510-535-6101
West Oakland Career Center	1801 Adeline St Suite 209Oakland, CA 94607	510-419-0392
San Diego North County Coastal Career Center	1949 Avenida Del Suite 106Oceanside, CA 92056	760-631-6150
Glenn County Community Action Department	125 East Walker StreetOrland, CA 95963	530-865-6165
America`s Job Centers of California. – Oroville	78 Table Mountain BlvdOroville, CA 95965	530-538-7301
Unemployment Office – Oxnard	2901 N. Ventura RoadThird FloorOxnard, CA 93036-1150	805-288-8400
Northeast San Fernando Valley AJCC	12502 Van Nuys Blvd.Suite 221Pacoima, CA 91331	818-482-1754
Palmdale AJCC	38510 Sierra HighwayPalmdale, CA 93550	661-265-7421
Foothill Employment & Training Connection	1207 E Gereen StreetPasadena, CA 91106	626-796-5627
West Side County Service Center	101 West Las Palmas AvenuePatterson, CA 95363	209-525-4908
Perris Oasis Youth Opportunity Center	11 South D Streetsuite 9Perris, CA 92570	951-657-7105
Tri-Valley Career Center	5860 Owens Drive3rd FloorPleasanton, CA 94588	925-416-5100
Pomona Valley AJCC	264 E Monterey AvenuePomona, CA 91767	909-242-7999
Employment Connection – Porterville	1063 West Henderson AvenuePorterville, CA 93257	559-788-1400
Plumas County Business and Career Network	7 Quincy Junction RdQuincy, CA 95971	530-283-1606
Folsom Cordova	10826 Gadsten WayRancho Cordova, CA 95670	916-294-9107
West Valley Unemployment Office	9650 9th Street Suite ARancho Cucamonga, CA 91730	909-941-6500
Job Training Center of Tehama County	718 Main StreetRed Bluff, CA 96080	530-529-7000
EDD State of California – Redding	1325 Pine StRedding, CA 96001	530-225-2185
Smart Business Resource Center	1201 Placer StreetRedding, CA 96001	530-246-7911
Workforce Connection – Reedley	1680 East Manning AvenueReedley, CA 93654	559-637-2444
Job Center of California (AJCC)	330 25th StreetRichmond, CA 94804	510-307-8014
Unemployment Office – Ridgecrest	540 Perdew Avenue Suite B2Ridgecrest, CA 93555	760-384-5995
Unemployment Office – Riverside	1325 Spruce Street Suite 110Riverside, CA 92507	951-955-3100
Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center	5656 Mission BlvdRiverside, CA 92509	951-683-9622
Unemployment Office – Roseville	115 Ascot Drive Suite #100Roseville, CA 95661	916-746-7722
Asian Resources AJCC	2411 Alhambra Blvd Suite 110Sacramento, CA 95817	916-324-6202
Franklin AJCC	7000 Franklin Blvd Suite 540Sacramento, CA 95823	916-563-5151
Sacramento Urban League AJCC	3725 Marysville BlvdSacramento, CA 95838	916-286-8600
Hillsdale AJCC	5655 Hillsdale Blvd Suite 8Sacramento, CA 95842	916-263-4100
La Familia AJCC	5523 34th StreetSacramento, CA 95820	916-452-3601
Lemon Hill AJCC- Sacramento Works	5451 Lemon Hill Avenue Rm 106Sacramento, CA 95824	916-395-5802
Mark Sanders AJCC	2901 50th StreetSacramento, CA 95817	916-227-0301
South County-AJCC Elk Grove	8401 Gerber Road Building ASacramento, CA 95828	916-793-2319
Monterey County Unemployment Office	344 Salinas StreetSuite 203Salinas, CA 93901	831-796-3335
Mother Lode Job Training – Calaveras County	7 Main StreetPO Box 1002San Andreas, CA 95249	209-754-4242
Unemployment Office – San Bernardino County	658 East Brier Drive Suite 100San Bernardino, CA 92408	909-382-0440
Merrill Lynch Workforce Center	330 Park Boulevard Room 555San Diego, CA 92101	619-231-4289
Metro Career Center	4389 Imperial AvenueSan Diego, CA 92113	619-266-4200
Chinatown Access Point	601 Jackson StreetGround FloorSan Francisco, CA 94133	415-677-7500
Comprehensive Job Center	750 Post StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109	415-575-4570
EDD Workforce Service – San Francisco	801 Turk StreetSan Francisco Civic CenterSan Francisco, CA 94102-3117	415-749-7503
HSA Workforce Development Center	3120 Mission StreetWorkforce Center MissionSan Francisco, CA 94110	415-401-4800
Mission Economic Development Agency	2301 Mission StreetPlaza Adelante Suite 301San Francisco, CA 94110	415-282-3334
Southeast Workforce Center	1800 Oakdale AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94124	415-970-7762
Success Center San Francisco	1449 Webster StreetSan Francisco, CA 94115	415-549-7000
Visitacion Valley Access Point	1099 Sunnydale AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94134	415-239-8705
North San Jose Unemployment Office	1901 Zanker RoadSan Jose, CA 95112	408-216-6200
San Jose Job Center	1601 Foxworthy AvenueKirk Community CenterSan Jose, CA 95118	408-794-1234
Unemployment Office – San Luis Obispo	3450 Broad StreetSuite 103San Luis Obispo, CA 93401	805-286-8530
NOVA Job Center of San Mateo	1777 Borel PlaceSuite 500San Mateo, CA 94402	650-581-0058
Harbor Gateway Job Center	222 W. 6th StreetSuite 410San Pedro, CA 90731	310-732-5700
CareerPoint Marin	120 N Redwood DriveSan Rafael, CA 94903	415-473-3300
Santa Ana WORK Center	801 West Civic Center DriveSuite 200Santa Ana, CA 92701	714-565-2600
Unemployment Office- Santa Barbara	130 East Ortega StSanta Barbara, CA 93101	805-568-1296
Santa Clarita AJCC	20730 Soledad StreetSanta Clarita, CA 91351	661-298-0152
Rio Hondo AJCC	10400 Pioneer Blvd Unit 9Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670	562-946-2237
Workforce Resource Center – Santa Maria	1410 South Broadway Suite ESanta Maria, CA 93454	805-614-1550
North Bay Workforce Services	606 Healdsburg AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401	707-576-2850
Sonoma County Job Link	2227 Capricorn WaySuite 100Santa Rosa, CA 95407	707-565-5550
Workforce Connection – Selma	3706 McCall AvenueSuite 116Selma, CA 93662	559-831-0135
Unemployment Office – Shafter	115 Central Valley HwyShafter, CA 93263	661-746-8416
Sierra Business and Career Network	305 South Lincoln St.PO Box 41Sierraville, CA 96126	530-994-3349
Unemployment Office – East County	2900 N. Madera Rd.Suite 100Simi Valley, CA 93065	805-955-2283
Mother Lode Job Training – Tuolumne County	197 Mono WaySuite BSonora, CA 95370	209-588-1150
ELAC South Gate Specialized AJCC	2340 Firestone Blvd.South Gate, CA 90280	323-568-5820
San Joaquin County WorkNet	56 S Lincoln StreetStockton, CA 95203	209-468-3500
San Joaquin WorkNet Center	5151 Pacific Avenue Room 208Stockton, CA 95207	209-954-5151
El Proyecto WorkSource Sun Valley	9024 Laurel Canyon BlvdSun Valley, CA 91352	818-504-0334
NOVA Job Center	505 W Olive AvenueSuite 550Sunnyvale, CA 94086	408-730-7232
Workforce Development Lassen	1616 Chestnut StreetSusanville, CA 96130	530-257-5057
Mother Lode Job Training – Amador	1 Prosperity CourtSutter Creek, CA 95685	209-223-3341
Unemployment Office – Taft	119 North 10th StreetTaft, CA 93268	661-763-0214
Career Center – Torrance	1220 Engracia AvenueTorrance, CA 90501	310-782-2101
Tracy WorkNet Center	543 W Grant Line RoadTracy, CA 95376	209-468-3528
Business and Career Network – Truckee	10075 Levone AvenueTruckee, CA 96161	530-550-3015
Employment Connection – Tulare	304 E.Tulare AvenueTulare, CA 93274	559-684-1987
South County Service Center	1310 W. Main StreetTurlock, CA 95380	209-342-1860
Career Point Mendocino	2550 N. State StreetSuite 3Ukiah, CA 95482	707-467-5900
American Job Center – Vallejo	1440 Marin StreetVallejo, CA 94590	707-648-4024
High Desert Unemployment Office	17310 Bear Valley RoadSuite 109Victorville, CA 92395	760-552-6550
Community Services Employment Training	312 North West 3rd AveVisalia, CA 93291	559-732-4194
Employment Connection – Visalia	4025 West Noble AvenueSuite BVisalia, CA 93277	559-713-5000
Watsonville Career Center	18 West Beach StreetWatsonville, CA 95076	831-763-8933
Smart Business Resource Center	790 Main StreetSuite 618Weaverville, CA 96093	530-623-5538
Smart Workforce Center	582 Main StreetWeed, CA 96094	530-657-0139
West Covina AJCC	933 South Glendora AvenueWest Covina, CA 91790	626-814-8234
Yolo County One Stop Career Center	500-A Jefferson BlvdWest Sacramento, CA 95605	916-375-6307
Whittier AJCC	9401 Painter Avenue,Room B210Whittier, CA 90605	562-907-6995
Quechan Indian Tribe	P.O. box 1899 Yuma (AZ-85366)92883Winter Haven, CA 92283	760-572-2314
Unemployment Office – Winterhaven	676 Baseline Rd Building 306Winterhaven, CA 92283	760-572-0222
Unemployment Office – Woodland	25 North Cottonwood StreetWoodland, CA 95695	530-661-2750
Sutter County One Stop	950 Tharp Rd Bldg 1000Yuba City, CA 95993	530-822-5120

Final Thoughts

We hope the above info has been helpful to you.

We do not make any financial advice but below are some of our thoughts that could help you stand on your feet sooner than later.

Don’t feel shame about needing help, but also don’t feel entitled.
Don’t beat yourself up – things happen. The sooner you accept it and move on, the better.
Don’t burn the bridge. Work with your employer to help yourself.
- 1) Check if you are entitled to severance pay, vacation or sick pay,
- 2) Ask about extending health insurance benefits,
- 3) Ask about outplacement resources,
- 4) Request a reference letter from your employer
Review your financial positions, obligations.
Make a weekly or monthly budget. Buy what you need, so you don’t have to sell what you need.
Watch out for credit card loans – they will eat you alive.
Make an action plan with at least 3 scenarios from best to worst and examine your options.