Mendocino County, CA
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Adult, Family & Senior Services
- Senior Resource Directory - Online guide to services and assistance in Lake & Mendocino Counties.
- Mendocino County Health & Human Services Agency Adult Services Division - Adult Protective Services, Children's Services, Employment and Family Assistance, general assistance, in-home supportive services, Veteran's services, and more.
- Employment & Family Assistance Services - Links to assistance for TANF, Cal Fresh, employment and medical services.
- Mendocino County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services - Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders Treatment, crisis lines, and more.
- Community Development Commission of Mendocino County - Link to housing assistance
- Project Sanctuary - Domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and support.
- Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care - List of community resources including crisis line, resource pocket guides, housing resources, shelters, food distribution centers, healthcare resources, and more.
- 211 Mendocino - Information and referral service about services in Mendocino County, including housing & homeless services, crisis services, health care, mental health, substance abuse, seniors, family, legal assistance, and more.
- Mental Health Memory Kits - These kits are intended for caregivers of and people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or cognitive impairment and are intended to prompt conversations and familiar memories.
- Braille and Talking Book Library - Free braille and audiobooks mailed to and from members. Eligible readers include Northern California residents who cannot read standard print material in the usual manner due to visual or physical disability.
- Library by Mail - Free service for homebound residents of Mendocino County to receive Library books, Books on CD, CDs, and DVDs through the U.S. Postal Service.
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - A free program that delivers books to keep directly to children living in Mendocino County ages 0-5 years old. Applications are managed by First5 Mendocino.
- First5 Mendocino - In partnership with our community, First5 Mendocino strengthens and nurtures early childhood systems that promote optimal health and development, narrow disparities, and improve the lives of children through education, support, and advocacy. Includes the Raise and Shine Family Resource Center and more.
Legal Resources
- Mendocino County Law Library - access to legal research tools, self-help, forms, and more.
- Mendocino County Legal Self-Help - links to legal information resources.
- Legal Services of Northern California - provides legal services to low-income residents. Office in Ukiah.
- 211 Mendocino - links to legal assistance resources.
- Legal Information Source - legal reference eBooks, legal forms, and more.
- IRS Tax Forms - tax forms and instructions from the IRS.
Research & Genealogy Resources
- Mendocino County Historical Society - Access to historical research tools, genealogy information and more.
- Fort Bragg-Mendocino Coast Historical Society - Archives and museum
- Ukiah Daily Journal Archives - Database of historical local newspapers, available by request at Ukiah Branch Library.
- Mendocino County Museum - Searchable database for collections and accepts research requests.
- Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library - Local, national, and international genealogy resources.
- FamilySearch - Free genealogy archives.
- 1950 Census website - Full access to the 1950 census.
- CA State Library Genealogy Links - Helpful links to genealogy resources.
- California Genealogical Society - Offers research services in person in San Francisco and online resources.
- Online Archive of California - Free access to detailed descriptions of primary resource collections throughout CA. Can limit search results to "Online items available."
- California Digital Newspaper Collection - Digital collection of CA historical newspapers, does not include Mendocino County.
Literacy Resources
- Coast Literacy Program for Adults - Adults can get help with their reading or learn to become a literacy tutor. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fort Bragg Library.
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Literacy Volunteers of Willits - Adult literacy group of the Willits Branch Library.Phone: 707-456-7729Email: LiteracyWillits@gmail.com
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Pronunciator - English as a Second Language online courses, available in 144 home languages.
- Literacy Kits - Collection of books and activities with a central theme that will help you create significant learning experiences with your child.
- Ukiah Adult School - Offers English as a Second Language courses for adults.
- Mendocino College - English as a Second Language classes available in Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Willits, Boonville/Anderson Valley, and Lakeport. In-person and online ESL classes are available. Non-credit ESL classes are low-cost and you can receive a certificate of completion. For more information, please contact the Mendocino College at 707-367-0152 (Ukiah & Lakeport) or 707-972-9607 (Fort Bragg & Willits).
- Mendocino County Office of Education
- Braille and Talking Book Library - Free braille and audiobooks mailed to and from members. Eligible readers include Northern California residents who cannot read standard print material in the usual manner due to visual or physical disability.
- Braille Literacy for Children, Teens, and Adults - List of resources for learning braille.
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - A free program that delivers books to keep directly to children living in Mendocino County ages 0-5 years old. Applications are managed by First5 Mendocino.
Veterans Services
Homeless Resources
- Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center - 60-bed collaborative homeless resource center located in Ukiah designed to provide housing related services and safe shelter to people experiencing a housing crisis. Contains a day drop-in center, emergency shelter, and plans to develop on-site housing and other resources.
- Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center - Shelter, meal program, showers, laundry, clothing closet, events, and assistance with many housing and mental health resources in Fort Bragg.
- Mendocino County Youth Project - Emergency and long-term transitional housing services
as well as financial assistance and rapid rehousing services for Transitional Age Youth 18-24, and additional short-term respite care for youth 12-18. - Project Sanctuary - Organization working to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in Mendocino County through advocacy, crisis response, community collaboration, education, and shelter.
- MCAVHN - Provides coordinated entry services designed to assess, prioritize and match people experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities.
- Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care - List of community resources including crisis line, resource pocket guides, housing resources, shelters, food distribution centers, healthcare resources, and more.
- Community Food Bank - Provides weekly and emergency food distributions in Ukiah and distributes monthly USDA commodities and Holiday Food Baskets.
- Fort Bragg Food Bank - Food distribution in Fort Bragg and pop-up locations in Willits, Laytonville, Covelo, and Leggett.
- Community Development Commission of Mendocino County - Link to housing assistance.
- 211 Mendocino - Information and referral service about services in Mendocino County, including housing & homeless services, crisis services, health care, mental health, substance abuse, seniors, family, legal assistance, and more.
- Mendocino County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services - Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders Treatment, crisis lines, and more.
Jobs & Business
- Jobs & Business page - Resources for job seekers and businesses.
- Employment & Family Assistance Services - Links to assistance for TANF, Cal Fresh, employment and medical services.
- Adult Learning Center - Learn to write a winning resume and browse career resources.
- Small Business Source - Tools and instructions for how to run a small business.
- County Employment - Search for jobs within Mendocino County, including at the Library.
- Job Interest Subscription - Sign up to receive email notifications for County of Mendocino job openings by category.
- Grantfinder - Search a database of federal, state, and private grants for local government.
Things to Do
- Discover & Go: Free & Discounted Tickets to Bay Area & Northern California Museums, etc. All you need is your Mendocino County Library card!!!
- Mendo Lake Family Life Magazine - A guide to family activities.
- Visit Mendocino - A complete visitor's guide to Mendocino County.
- Visit Ukiah - Things to do and places to stay in Ukiah.
- Visit Fort Bragg - Things to do and places to stay in Fort Bragg.
- 101 Things to Do in Mendocino County
- Mendocino County Museum
- California State Parks- North Coast region includes Mendocino Coast. Borrow a CA State Parks Pass from the Library!
- Hiking Backpacks - Explore local trails and borrow a hiking backpack!
Voters' Resources
- Mendocino County Elections - Information on registration, ballots, measures & candidates, etc.
- Voter's Edge - California Voters' Guide - Find in-depth information about what's on your ballot.
Technology Resources
- Check out our full list of technology resources available from the Library.
- Willits Senior Center - Computer lab open for people of all ages to come learn and use.
- Ukiah Adult School - Low-cost computer classes for adults.
- Ukiah Senior Center - Computer lab for seniors to come and learn.
- Find affordable service programs - Search by your ZIP code to find affordable internet service and/or computer options in your area. The California Department of Technology provides this information from EveryoneOn as a public service to California residents.
Energy Saving and Drought Information
- 2022 Fuel Economy Guide - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) produces the Fuel Economy Guide to help car buyers choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs.
- DIY Toolkits - Do It Yourself (DIY) Energy and Water Savings Toolkits available for checkout from the Mendocino County Library.
- Mendocino County Water Agency Drought And Water Conservation Resources - This page contains resources, web links related to drought adaptation and water conservation.
- Solar Panel Chargers - Borrow a portable, foldable, and weatherproof solar panel charger that harness the power of the sun to charge your smartphone, tablet, or other small device. Available for checkout from the Mendocino County Library.