The stress of unemployment is indeed a heavy burden. House payments, health insurance, food and basic living expenses all become points of anxiety when there is no paycheck coming in. However, unemployed workers are not alone and should not feel helpless. There are many resources available in San Mateo County to help you get right back into the workforce and relieve some the anxiety of life’s many burdens in the meantime.
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How to Access Unemployment Benefits:To file an unemployment claim in San Mateo County, your best is to call the Employment Development Dept. at 1-800-300-5616 or go online to www.edd.ca.gov. For placing a phone the hours are Monday- Friday 8am-5pm. When you visit their website, click on the “Unemployment” tab and it give you step by step instructions to filing a unemployment claim and accessing COBRA healthcare.
How to get Utilities Relief:
It can be hard to pay the bills when money is in short supply. To keep the lights on for people who have fallen on hard times, PG&E had created a financial assistance program that you can access here
Food and Shelter:
San Mateo County offers a range of services to help those in need with basic services like food and shelter. Among them, Samaritan House and the Shelter Network are two leading providers.
How to get back into the workforce and search for local employment:
To find out about job opportunities in your area visit or call one of the 4 locations in Daly City (650-301-8440), San Carlos (650-596-3299), Redwood City (650-367-0190) and Menlo Park (650-833-4906).
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San Mateo County assistance for the recently unemployed
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