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Welcome to our Community Resource Website:
We have compiled a resource guide containing valuable information for our community members.  Please take a few minutes to click around.  If you don't find what you are looking for, please call 2-1-1 or visit their website at  www.211sandiego.org.  East County Homeless Task Force also maintains a resource-rich website at www.ecassist.org.  
El Cajon Collaborative:
Visit us now on Facebook by clicking HERE or visit our website at www.elcajoncollaborative.org for more information about our programs, meetings and services. Council meetings are open to the public and meet the first Tuesday of each month at CVUSD Board Room at 12:30 p.m. Please join us.  El Cajon Collaborative also has Homeless Services and Community Health Work Groups addressing needs within the El Cajon Community.

El Cajon Collaborative  Meeting
​June 2019

covid-19 assistance & information


Education and precautions are the strongest tools against infection. Get the latest facts by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 website. We will strive to bring you a list and links to the most up-to-date information for resources and food pantries. 
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Coronavirus Disease Useful links:   
  • Text COSD COVID19 to 468-311 to get text alerts for COVID-19
  • County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Housing and Community Development (HCDS)--www.coronavirus-sd.com
  • COVID-19 Testing Sites–Health plans are required to cover COVID-19 tests at no cost to the enrollee. It is recommended that you first contact your healthcare provider for a COVID-19 test. If you are unable to get a test from your healthcare provider, the County of San Diego (County) has coordinated free diagnostic COVID-19 testing at many locations. These tests take about 5-10 minutes. Results generally come back in approximately 2-4 days. Click here for site locations.
  • COVID-19 Vaccines–Vaccines are provided at no cost to the individual. For a list of vaccine sites visit:​https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/vaccines/phases.html 
  • Flu Vaccines--The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months old and older get a flu shot every year. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop, so get vaccinated early in the fall, before flu seasons begins or as soon as you can. The influenza vaccine is now available at doctors' offices and pharmacies throughout San Diego Co. and is covered by health insurance. If you do not have coverage, you can get vaccinated at one of the County's six Public Health Center or a local community clinic. ​
  • Flu Shot Locations
  • County of San Diego Flu Clinic Locations
  • Ubicaciones de Vacunas contra la Influenza
  • Flu Vaccine Events
  • Effective Disinfectant Guide--pdf guide
  • State of California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Website--California launches a new, consumer-friendly website, www.covid19.ca.gov, that highlights critical steps people can take to stay healthy and resources available to Californians impacted by the outbreak, including paid sick leave and unemployment assistance.
  •  Refugee Support, Podcasts and COVID-19 Updates- Available in most languages  Click Here  For information on Resettling to the United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic Fact Sheet- Click Here​
  •  ​COVID-19 Guidance for Immigrant Americans- Click Here– Available in several languages

Access To Food In Your Neighborhood

For a list of food pantries also visit the community FOOD RESOURCES pages on this website.
  • San Diego Hunger Coalition www.sdhunger.org/covid19
  • Feeding San Diego at (858) 452-3663  
  • Jacobs Cushman San Diego Food Bank at (858) 527-1419  
  • Call 2-1-1 for various food pantry locations  
  • San Diego County of Education- Known Countywide School Food Service Open During school closures for ages 2-18 years old at school sites  www.sdcoe.net  
  • Women, Infant & Children (WIC)- Beginning Wednesday, 3/18/2020, all San Diego WIC agencies will operate virturally. The majority of appointments and assistance will be provided over the telephone. Please see the updated contact information and websites for all WIC operating agencies across San Diego County. sandiegowic.org/contact-us
  • American Red Cross WIC    (800) 500-6411  
  • SDSU Research Foundation WIC    (888) 999-6897
  • North County Health Services WIC  (888) 477-6333  nchs-health.org/nchs-wic-registration
  • San Ysidro Health Center WIC   (888) 942-7942
  • Scripps WIC    (619) 260-3400
  • Clinica de Salud WIC    (877) 686-5468
  • CalFresh Application Assistance- You may qualify for maximum benefits for April and May. Call 2-1-1 or www.getcalfresh.org.
  • Shopping for elders or shut-ins- Call Milano Sliwa, Border Angels San Diego State University
    (619) 493-9315
  • Free Food East County--Facebook group with free food donations in La Mesa and El Cajon. Click on the page and ask to be invited to join page for updates on when food will be distributed and the location. Food is drive by and loaded into your trunk. You can also call Feeding the Flock at (619) 442-1789.  Comment on Facebook page for address.

Homeless Services and Shelter
  • Home Start, Inc.- 333 E. Main St., El Cajon (619) 535-9356 Call for an appointment. Services include emergency rental or mortgage assistance, Rapid Re-Housing programs, TAY housing for transitional age youth, host homes and other homelessness services. Programs for pregnant or young mothers who are homeless. 
  • 2-1-1-  Call for shelter openings throughout San Diego County.

Mental Health Resources Resources for Kids- Diapers and Learning Resources​ Senior Services and Information
  • SD County Aging & Independence Services-- Hotline (800) 339-4661 for assistance.  For frequently asked questions, Click here for pdf. version.
  • Live Well San Diego--Older Californians now have a one-stop shop to answer their non-emergency COVID-19 related questions. Call for assistance, like access to groceries and medication delivery. Call (833) 544-2374
  • Meals on Wheels--Senior Meal Delivery-- (619) 447-8782
  • Senior Meals for Pick Up & Delivery--
    Salvation Army-     1011 Main St., El Cajon  (619) 440-4683 10:00am-12:30pm  Meal delivery for clients only.
    Mountain Health Community Center--976 Sheridan Way, Campo  (619) 478-2384  Same schedule of congregate meals sites with frozen meals and sides to go.  Meal deliveries continue.  Serving Alpine, Descanso, Campo, Pine Valley, Dulzura, Potrero, Boulevard. Emergency pantry available.
    Jewish Family Services--(858) 637-3000 Call for meal delivery in El Cajon
    Serving Seniors--(619) 337-1425  Serving El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley (site closed) and Lemon Grove
  • Additional senior meal programs can be found by Clicking here for pdf. version
  • Protecting Seniors--Scams using the virus have been highlighted by the Federal Trade Commission: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/ftc-coronavirus-scams-part-2.  If you learn of any suspected Price Gouging within San Diego County, please report this activity to the San Diego District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Unit Hotline at 619-531-3507.

Financial, Labor & Workforce Assistance
  • California Labor & Workforce Development Agency--www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/
    Information about paid sick leave, family leave, disability and unemployment insurance.
  • Small Business Administration--www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19
    Guidance and loan resources for small businesses.    ​​
  • Coronavirus Law and Policy Information-  www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/covid-19-resource
  • CSA San Diego- Landlord disputes, rental and housing assistance- 327 Van Houten, El Cajon or call (800) 954-0441.  Open Monday-Friday until 4:30 p.m. 
  • SDG&E Initiatives to help business customers 
    If you or anyone you know is struggling to pay their energy bill, please contact SDG&E to learn about assistance programs or to set up flexible payment arrangements at 1.800.411.7343.
    Find out more about SDG&E’s bill discount programs at sdge.com/assistance.​
  • EDCO Disposal- EDCO offers a special discount for financially challenged seniors. If you are head-of-household and over the age of 65 with a combined annual income less than $32,000, EDCO offers at 20% discount to qualified customers. Email application information to csrlg@edcodisposal.com. 

Now available: printable el cajon homeless services resource  guide

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This guide is organized by the type of resource, including businesses, that benefit individuals who are experiencing homelessness. This list, originally compiled in summer 2018, is updated monthly and is subject to change.  If you have information regarding new resources, or if you are affiliated with any of these organizations and have updated information, please contact us at coordinator@elcajoncollaborative.org. 
For food pantries and meal programs see the Basic Needs-Food-Pantries page. 
Do you need health insurance or a family health provider?
​Call El Cajon Collaborative at (619) 447-4380 for more information
The El Cajon Resources website is maintained in part with the support of the
Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD)
Disclaimer: El Cajon Collaborative maintains the El Cajon Resources website as a service to families as a reference tool.  While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, we make no guarantee.  The inclusion of an organization or service does not imply an endorsement of the organization or service, nor does exclusion imply disapproval.  El Cajon Collaborative has provided external links to other websites, however some of these links may refer to information that no longer exists or has been moved to another site.  El Cajon Collaborative is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security practices of these sites.  

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Questions, comments, and suggestions can be sent to El Cajon Collaborative at coordinator@elcajoncollaborative.org.
Website is updated frequently.
El Cajon Collaborative is located at Little House
131 Avocado Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020