Government Shutdown Resources
The federal government has entered a shut down as of 12:01 AM ET on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. A government shutdown can have wide-ranging impacts on our communities—from delays in federal services to uncertainty for federal workers, small businesses, and military families.
In these uncertain times, my top priority is making sure you and your family have the tools, information, and support you need. While many federal operations may pause, my Sacramento and Washington, D.C. offices will remain open and ready to assist you with time-sensitive issues such as Social Security, Medicare, tax refunds, veterans' benefits, immigration, and passports.
I also encourage you to contact my office to share how the shutdown is affecting you or your family. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive guide to local and federal resources available to help during the shutdown, including food assistance, mental health support, and low-cost health and dental care.
Food Banks:
Sacramento Food Resources:
Click link below to search for NEAREST food pantry: https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org/find-food#googtrans(en|en)
OTHER FOOD RESOURCES:
Elk Grove Food Bank
9888 Kent Street, Elk Grove, CA 95624 http://www.elkgrovefoodbank.org/
PH: (916) 685-8453
Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 2:00pm
*Closed 4th Wednesday of every month, most major holidays, and Saturdays and Sundays
Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank
6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 https://orangevalefoodbank.org/
PH: (916) 238-8868
Mon 11:00am-1:00pm, Wed 4:30pm-6:30pm, Thur 10:00am-12:30pm, Fri 10:00am-12:30pm
Rancho Cordova Food Locker
10600 Coloma Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 https://www.ranchocordovafoodlocker.org/
PH: (916) 898-3205, carrie@ranchocordovafoodlocker.org
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Twin Lakes Food Bank
327 Montrose Drive, Folsom, CA 95630 https://twinlakesfoodbank.org/
PH: (916) 985-6232, info@twinlakesfoodbank.org
Food is distributed when donations are made
Mental Health:
Mental Health Access Team:
Submit an online request at: mentalhealthservicerequest.saccounty.net
Request an over-the-phone assessment with linkage to appropriate mental health service providers:
M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM (24/7 for Mental Health Crisis Calls)
(916) 875-1055 or toll free (888) 881-4881
Consumer-Operated Warm Line
Individuals with lived experience offer supportive listening, referrals to mental health resources, and more
M-F, 9 AM – 5 PM
(916) 366-4668
Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic
Provides services on a walk-in basis to individuals of all ages who are experiencing a mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse crisis
24/7, 7 Days a week
2130 Stockton Blvd, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 520-2460
Local 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline
24 hours per day/7 days per week
(916) 368-3111 or toll free (800) 273-8255
Mental Health First
Provides non-police crisis phone response to mental health emergencies
7 PM to 7 AM, Friday to Sunday
916-670-4062
https://www.antipoliceterrorproject.org/mh-first-sac
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sacramento
A guide that services as a referral resource for services connected to the circumstances of living with or beside mental illness
namisacramento.org/resources/local-resources/
Their helpline: (916) 890-5467
Dental Resources:
Sacramento City College Dental Hygiene Clinic
https://scc.losrios.edu/campus-life/dental-clinic
3835 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95822
PH: (916) 558-2303 / DentalClinic@scc.losrios.edu
Please see the above website for specific hours, as they change each semester
Services include teeth cleaning and polishing, fluoride applications, pit & fissure sealants, and home-care instructions. A written request is needed for X-Ray services. They do not provide restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, extractions etc.)
Sacramento Native American Health Center
2020 J Street. Sacramento, CA 95811 PH: (916) 341-0575 / info@snahc.org
7:30am – 5:00pm
Provides general dentistry for children and adults. Specific services include: exams, x-rays, emergency services, flings, extractions, cleanings, referrals, dentures and partials, stay plates, oral surgery. You do not have to be of Native heritage to receive their services. They accept cash, checks, private insurance, and Medi-Cal.
Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic https://carrington.edu/blog/carrington-college-dental-hygiene-clinic-in-sacramento-what-you-need-to-know/
8909 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, CA 95826
PH: (916) 361-5168 Monday-Thurs 8am–5pm, Fri 8pm–1pm
Provide free x-rays, cleaning, screenings, fluoride application, sealants
Elicia Health Centers
PH: (916) 454-2345
Please visit website to see all available locations
Well Space Health Sacramento
https://www.wellspacehealth.org/services-and-programs/dental-care/
They provide cleanings, fillings, x-rays, and other services to low-income families. The calculate the cost of care based on household size and income. Please call one of the following offices for more information regarding cost: info@wellspacehealth.org
Sunrise
PH: (916) 737-5555 7777 Sunrise Blvd., Suite 2500, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Oak Park
PH: (916) 233-4925 3415 Martin Luther King Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817
North Highlands
PH: (916) 642-1890 6015 Watt Ave., Ste. 2 Referral Only. North Highlands, CA 95660
Rancho Cordova
PH: (916) 569-8620 10423 Old Placerville Rd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95627
Sacramento District Dental Society
PH: (916) 446-1211 2035 Hurley Way #200, Sacramento, CA 95825
Provides dental referrals for children and adults.
California Children’s Services
https://dhs.saccounty.gov/PUB/CCS/Pages/CCS-Home.aspx
PH: (916) 875-9900
Provides free orthodontic services to eligible children over the age of twelve who are not eligible for Denti-Cal and have a severe orthodontic problem that meets CCS criteria.
The Health and Life Organization
https://www.halocares.org/services#Dentistry
Provides screenings, sealants, fluoride treatment, cleanings, dental bridges, dentures, and pediatric care for patients. They are a federally qualified Healthcare Center with a majority of services rendered towards Medi-Cal, Medicare, and uninsured patients. Discounts available for low-income patients with a proof of income. All offices are provided below:
HALO Clinic
PH: (916) 642-1867 965 El Camino Ave. Sacramento, CA 95815
HALO Clinic
PH: (916) 642-1890 2138 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815
HALO Clinic
PH: (916) 642-1867 4986 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660
Denti-Cal
www.denti-cal.ca.giv/WSI/Bene.jsp?fname=prov_ref_sacramento
PH: (800) 322-6384 /
Provides Medi-Cal dental treatment referral services for Med-Cal dental recipients that need to locate a dentist.
How to Receive Denti-Cal / Medi-Cal Benefits
Apply In-Person: Apply at the Sacramento County Social Services Office 2700 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821
By Phone: Call Sacramento County Social Services PH: 211
Online: Visit www.CoveredCA.com
By Mail: Find the application online at www.CoveredCA.com and mail to P.O. Box 989725 West Sacramento, CA 95789
Health Services:
Low-Income Clinics
Downtown Clinic – 923 V Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
Phone: (916) 448-6553
Meadowview Clinic – 2118 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832
Phone: (916) 427-0386
Las Palmas Clinic – 577 Las Palmas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (916) 924-6703
Clinics for Uninsured Individuals:
White Rock Family Clinic – 10487 White Rock Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: (916) 364-0742
Details: Free medical services; proof of income/residency required; 2-week waiting period.
Natomas Crossroads FREE Clinic – 1101-A National Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 514-6163
Hours: Open 1st Saturday of each month, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
South City Health Clinic – 7171 Bowling Drive Ste. 300, Sacramento, CA 95823
Phone: (916) 875-0802
Services: Immunizations, STD/HIV diagnosis, family planning.
County of Sacramento Primary Care Clinic – 4600 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820
Phone: (916) 874-9670
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM
Services: Walk-in, non-emergency care for uninsured or Medi-Cal patients.
Homeless Healthcare Services
Health Care for the Homeless – 4600 Broadway, Suite 2133, Sacramento, CA 95820
Phone: (916) 874-1455
Services: Primary and public health care for uninsured homeless individuals.
Mercy Clinic – Nurse's Office in Friendship Park, 1321 North C Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone: (916) 446-3345
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Services: Medical care for homeless individuals, TB testing for shelter placement.