Community Resources

Learn about your legal rights through clear and simple resources. Whether we utilize existing materials or create new ones, our goal is to ensure you understand your rights. Additionally, we provide information about other organizations that could be helpful for the community.

Informational flyer about what to do within the first 24 hours after a loved one gets detained by ICE, including steps for locating the person, legal support, and procedures for detention and court hearings.

Flyers courtesy of Silicon Valley De-Bug

Yellow sign with black border and text reading 'Protect Our Community, Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County. Report Ice Activity! Call (408) 290-1144'. Silhouette of a family walking, one person holding a sign with 'Ice' crossed out. Instructions to report ice on the street, on your door, or loved ones. A small icon of a cell phone with a signal.
Information guide for ICE detainees on their rights and procedures in Spanish, including steps to find, contact, and support detainees within 24 hours of detention, with contact details and legal advice.
Yellow safety sign with black border and text in Vietnamese. It features a silhouette of a family holding hands, with a no ICE sign. The sign warns about ICE activity, encourages reporting via a hotline, and provides safety instructions for encountering ice on the street or if ice is taken by a stranger.
Community safety notice encouraging reporting illegal immigration, with a family holding hands and an ICE sign, providing a phone number for reporting and actions to take if witnessing immigration enforcement.
Informational flyer about rights when confronted by ICE, including the right to remain silent, demand a judicial warrant, speak with a lawyer, and record or photograph law enforcement.
Informational poster in Spanish about rights of undocumented immigrants facing ICE, including the right to remain silent, legal representation, and to speak with a lawyer. The poster emphasizes dignity, legal protection, and access to legal aid.

Santa Clara County Community Resources

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The following organizations serve individuals and families in Santa Clara County. This list is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Some organizations listed provide direct services, while others offer referrals, education, or peer-based support. Availability and eligibility may vary.

  • Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations (OIR)
    📞 (408) 678-1430
    🌐 https://www.sccoir.org
    Trusted county resource connecting residents to immigration services, legal clinics, and community education.

    Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
    📞 San José: (408) 468-0100 | East San José: (408) 944-0691 | Gilroy: (408) 842-7788
    🌐 https://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org
    Provides immigration legal services, family support, counseling, and emergency assistance.

    Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN)
    📞 (408) 453-3003
    🌐 https://www.sirenbayarea.org
    Immigrant rights organization offering advocacy, legal referrals, and community education.

    Asian Law Alliance
    📞 (408) 287-9710
    🌐 https://asianlawalliance.org
    Provides immigration legal services, citizenship assistance, and multilingual legal education.

    Gutiérrez Legal Signings
    📞 (408) 337-9177
    🌐 https://gutierrezlegalsignings.com
    Offers Mobile Notary Public services. Commissioned in Santa Clara County.

  • Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services
    📞 (800) 704-0900
    🌐 https://bhsd.sccgov.org
    County mental health services, crisis response, and referrals.

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    📞 Call or Text 988
    🌐 https://988lifeline.org
    24/7 emotional support available in English and Spanish.

    Bill Wilson Center
    📞 (408) 243-0222
    🌐 https://www.billwilsoncenter.org
    Counseling, crisis intervention, and family support services for youth and families.

    NAMI Santa Clara County
    📞 (408) 453-0400
    🌐 https://namisantaclara.org
    Mental health education, peer support groups, and community referrals.

  • Sacred Heart Community Service
    🌐 https://www.sacredheartcs.org
    Food distribution, case management, re-entry services, and community advocacy.

    Somos Mayfair
    🌐 https://www.somosmayfair.org
    East San José organization supporting Latino families through education, advocacy, and civic engagement.

    NAMI-Affiliated Churches & Faith Groups
    Community-based faith organizations offering support groups and mental health awareness programs.
    (Availability varies by congregation.)

  • Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
    🌐 https://www.shfb.org
    Food assistance and grocery distribution throughout Santa Clara County.

    Family Resource Centers of Santa Clara County
    🌐 https://www.sccgov.org/sites/ssa/fsc/Pages/FRC.aspx
    Parenting support, case management, and referrals through county-supported centers.

    Destination: Home
    🌐 https://destinationhomesv.org
    Housing stability and homelessness prevention services.

    Faith & Justice Support Services

    Faith & Justice Support Services provides culturally rooted legal literacy, faith-based encouragement, and connections to trusted local resources. We strive to create safe spaces where questions are welcomed and dignity is respected.

    Last updated: March 2026