The Community Resource Directory is a collaboration between the California Medical Association Foundation and the Network for a Healthy California to identify programs and resources for individuals at risk for overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes. In this directory you will find community resources for obesity prevention and healthy lifestyle promotion. Most of these resources are free of charge and available to local residents. the directory contains resources for all California Counties with extensive resources for counties in the North Coast and Central Coast regions, the Central Valley, the Desert Sierra region, and the Gold Country region.

Programs and resources included in the directory:

• Behavioral/ Mental Health: Group support, private counseling and 24-hour crisis hot lines.
• Child Health : Programs and activities for children, as well as advocacy groups for child health and safety.
• Clinics: Medical clinics providing care and education specifically tailored to diabetic patients.
• Diabetes Counseling & Education : One-on-one or small group education and support for individuals with diabetes.
• Education Materials : Health education resources on nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity, overweight/obesity and diabetes.
• Environmental Health : Advocacy groups on clean and green environments.
• Family Relation Building : Programs and activities for the whole family, as well as counseling and support for troubled families.
• Health Services for Low-Income : Information on Medicaid and other low cost health service options.
• Food Resources : Supplemental food or food vouchers such as Food Stamps and WIC, as well as information and locations for Famers' Markets, Food Banks, and congregate meal facilities.
• Nutrition Education : Community education programs addressing healthy eating.
• Physical Activity : Low cost or free exercise classes and sports teams.
• State and National Parks : Recreation areas and parks with hiking and biking trails as well as other facilities for physical activities.
  

How to Use the Directory
Resources in your community can be found by completing simple searches using the categories below. You may identify resources by County, Type of Program, Age Group and Language. You do not need to select criteria from each of the categories. To select multiple search criteria in a category, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard while you use the mouse to make your selections.

To clear all selections and begin a new search, click the Reset Button below.

If you would like to recommend a resource to be added to the directory, click the Submit a Resource Button