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CARE Act Website Directory

The following directory links to Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act county-specific websites and other resources. Please reach out to us if you need additional CARE Act resources, have a question, or need training accommodations by visiting our Contact page . 

The following directory links to Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act county-specific websites. Click on the links below for information and resources by county. We will continue to add county websites throughout implementation of the CARE Act.

Click here for Self-Help Centers for each court. Self-Help Centers can provide legal information and resources to people without a lawyer.

Please reach out to us if you need additional CARE Act resources, have a question, or need training accommodations by visiting our Contact page .

Self-Help Centers

Click here for Self-Help Centers for each court. Self-Help Centers can provide legal information and resources to people without a lawyer.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Click here for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) California CARE Act website which provides trainings for families on how to support their loved ones through the CARE Act process. To access additional resources, contact your local NAMI Affiliate.

CARE ACT HEALTH PLAN CONTACTS

Click here for a contact list for California health plans, with point of contacts for CARE.  

County Website Directory

Select the county name to navigate to county CARE Act resource links and petition information. This directory reflects information as of December 5, 2024, and is subject to change. Please consult the county’s court website for the most up-to-date information.

Alameda County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail; Drop-box
Where Petitions are Filed
René C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Berkeley Courthouse, 2120 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544
Where Hearings are Heard
Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, 661 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays

Alpine County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Alpine County Courthouse, 14777 State Route 89, Markleeville, CA 96120
Where Hearings are Heard
Alpine County Superior Court, 14777 State Route 89, Markleeville, CA 96120
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays or first court day of every week

Amador County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person
Where Petitions are Filed
Amador Superior Court, 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642
Where Hearings are Heard
Amador Superior Court, 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Calaveras County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Calaveras Superior Court, 400 Government Center Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249
Where Hearings are Heard
Calaveras Superior Court, 400 Government Center Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Fridays

Colusa County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail; Drop-box
Where Petitions are Filed
All court locations. See the two court locations on the Colusa Court Website here.
Where Hearings are Heard
Colusa County Superior Court, 547 Market Street, Colusa, CA 95932
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Contra Costa

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553
Where Hearings are Heard
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Fridays

El Dorado County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; drop box
Where Petitions are Filed
Placerville Fairlane Branch, 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
South Lake Tahoe Branch, 1354 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Where Hearings are Heard
Placerville Fairlane Branch, 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
South Lake Tahoe Branch, 1354 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

Fresno County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
BF Sisk Courthouse, 1130 O Street, Fresno CA 93721
Where Hearings are Heard
"M" Street Courthouse, 2317 Tuolumne Street Fresno, CA 93721
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Glenn County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Willows Courthouse, 526 W Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988
Where Hearings are Heard
Willows Courthouse, 526 W Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
First Thursday of the month

Humboldt County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; Drop Box
Where Petitions are Filed
Humboldt Superior Court, 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Where Hearings are Heard
Humboldt Superior Court, 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays

Imperial County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
El Centro Courthouse, 939 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Where Hearings are Heard
El Centro Courthouse, 939 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

Inyo County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
All court locations. See the two court locations on the Inyo Court website.
Where Hearings are Heard
Bishop Courthouse, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, CA 93514
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

Kern County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; Email
Where Petitions are Filed
Metropolitan Justice Division, 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Where Hearings are Heard
Metropolitan Justice Division, 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays

Kings County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Kings County Superior Court, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230
Where Hearings are Heard
Kings County Superior Court, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays

Lake County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Main Lakeport Courthouse, 255 N Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA, 95453
Where Hearings are Heard
Main Lakeport Courthouse, 255 N Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA, 95453
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Lassen County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
Where Hearings are Heard
Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Second Friday of the month

Los Angeles County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 (Primary)
Courthouse, 200 W Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA 90220
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach CA 90802
Hollywood Courthouse, 5925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
Michael Antonovich Courthouse, 42011 Fourth Street W, Lancaster, CA 93534
Pasadena Courthouse, 300 E Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Pomona Courthouse, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766
Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N Hill Street, Los Angelos, CA 90012
Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
Van Nuys Courthouse, 14400 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Whittier Courthouse, 7339 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
Where Hearings are Heard
Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays and Thursdays

Madera County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Madera Superior Court, 200 South G Street, Madera, CA 93637
Where Hearings are Heard
Madera Superior Court, 200 South G Street, Madera, CA 93637
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Wednesdays

Marin County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing
Where Petitions are Filed
Marin County Superior Court, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
Where Hearings are Heard
Marin County Superior Court, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Fridays

Mariposa County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Mariposa County Courthouse, 5088 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
Where Hearings are Heard
Mariposa County Courthouse, 5088 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Fridays

Mendocino

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; E-filing
Where Petitions are Filed
Ukiah Courthouse, 100 N State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Where Hearings are Heard
Ukiah Courthouse, 100 N State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
TBD

Merced County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Merced Superior Court, 627 W 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340
The Robert M. Falasco Justice Center, 1159 G Street, Los Banos, CA 93635
Where Hearings are Heard
Merced Superior Court, Courtroom 10, 627 W 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Fridays

Mono County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
All court locations. See the two court locations on the Mono Court website.
Where Hearings are Heard
Mammoth Lakes branch, 100 Thompsons Way, Mammoth Lakes
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays

Monterey County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Monterey Courthouse, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940
Where Hearings are Heard
Monterey Courthouse, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays

Napa County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Napa Superior Court, Historic Courthouse, 825 Brown Street, Napa, CA 94559
Where Hearings are Heard
Napa Superior Court, Historic Courthouse, 825 Brown Street, Napa, CA 94559
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Nevada County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
All court locations. See the two court locations on the Nevada Court website.
Where Hearings are Heard
Nevada City Courthouse, 201 Church Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Second and fourth Monday of the month

Orange County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
All court locations. See the nine court locations on the Orange Court website.
Where Hearings are Heard
Costa Mesa Justice Complex, 3390 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Placer County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Howard G Gibson Courthouse, 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
Historic Courthouse, 101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603
Tahoe Courthouse, 2501 N. Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Where Hearings are Heard
Howard G Gibson Courthouse, 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

Plumas County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; Fax
Where Petitions are Filed
Plumas Superior Court Courthouse, 520 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971
Where Hearings are Heard
Plumas Superior Court Courthouse, 520 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
TBD

Riverside County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; eSubmit (electronic delivery)
Where Petitions are Filed
All court locations. See the 14 court locations on the Riverside Court website atwebsite.
Where Hearings are Heard
Riverside Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Monday - Friday

Sacramento County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse, 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Where Hearings are Heard
Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse, 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Wednesdays

San Benito County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail; Email
Where Petitions are Filed
Superior Court of California, County of San Benito, 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Where Hearings are Heard
Superior Court of California, County of San Benito, 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

San Bernardino County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Fontana Superior Court, 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335
Where Hearings are Heard
Fontana Superior Court, 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

San Diego County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Central Courthouse, 1100 Union Street, Room 150, San Diego, CA 92101
East County Courthouse, 250 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
North County Courthouse, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
South County Courthouse, 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Where Hearings are Heard
San Diego Superior Court, Central Courthouse, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Wednesdays

San Francisco County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Where Hearings are Heard
Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays

San Joaquin County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Stockton Courthouse, 180 E Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202
Where Hearings are Heard
Stockton Courthouse, 180 E Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

San Luis Obispo County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail; Drop-box
Where Petitions are Filed
All court locations. See the two court locations on the San Luis Obispo Court website..
Where Hearings are Heard
San Luis Obispo Branch, 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Wednesdays

San Mateo County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Southern Branch, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
Where Hearings are Heard
Southern Branch, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Santa Barbara County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Santa Barbara Anacapa Division, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Santa Maria Cook Division, 312 East Cook Street, Building E, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Where Hearings are Heard
Santa Barbara Anacapa Division, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays

Santa Clara County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Downtown Superior Court, 191 N First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Where Hearings are Heard
Downtown Superior Court, 191 N First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
First and third Friday of the month

Santa Cruz County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing
Where Petitions are Filed
Santa Cruz Courthouse, 701 Ocean Street, Room 110, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Where Hearings are Heard
Santa Cruz Courthouse, 701 Ocean Street, Room 110, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Shasta County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; working on encrypted email
Where Petitions are Filed
Main Courthouse, 1515 Court Street, Redding, CA 96001
Where Hearings are Heard
Main Courthouse, 1515 Court Street, Redding, CA 96001
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

Sierra County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Sierra County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Square, Downieville, CA 95936
Where Hearings are Heard
Sierra County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Square, Downieville, CA 95936
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Wednesdays

Siskiyou County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Yreka Court, 411 4th Street, Yreka, CA 96097
Where Hearings are Heard
Yreka Court, 411 4th Street, Yreka, CA 96097
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Second and fourth Thursdays of the month

Sonoma County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Civil and Family Courthouse, 3055 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Where Hearings are Heard
Hall of Justice, 600 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
TBD

Stanislaus County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Main Courthouse, 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Where Hearings are Heard
Main Courthouse, 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

Sutter County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing
Where Petitions are Filed
Sutter County Superior Court, 1175 Civic Center Boulevard, Yuba City, CA 95993
Where Hearings are Heard
Sutter County Superior Court, 1175 Civic Center Boulevard, Yuba City, CA 95993
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tehama County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Tehama Superior Court, 1740 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Where Hearings are Heard
Tehama Superior Court, 1740 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Mondays

Trinity County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Weaverville Courthouse, 11 Court Street, Department 2, Weaverville, CA 96093
Where Hearings are Heard
Weaverville Courthouse, 11 Court Street, Department 2, Weaverville, CA 96093
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
First and third Tuesday of the month

Tulare County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; E-filing
Where Petitions are Filed
Visalia Division, 221 S Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93291
South County Justice Center, 300 E Olive Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257
Where Hearings are Heard
Visalia Division, 221 S Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93291
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Tuesdays

Tuolumne County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Tuolumne County Superior Court, 12855 Justice Center Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Where Hearings are Heard
Tuolumne County Superior Court, 12855 Justice Center Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Fridays

Ventura County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail; Court Drop Box
Where Petitions are Filed
Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009
Juvenile & Probate Courthouse, 4353 E Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036
Where Hearings are Heard
Hall of Justice, 800 S Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Wednesdays

Yolo County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; E-filing; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Yolo Superior Court, 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Where Hearings are Heard
Yolo Superior Court, 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Fridays

Yuba County

How Petitions Can Be Filed
In-person; Mail
Where Petitions are Filed
Yuba County Superior Court, 215 5th Street, Suite 200, Marysville, CA 95901
Where Hearings are Heard
Yuba County Superior Court, 215 5th Street, Suite 200, Marysville, CA 95901
CARE Act Court Days (days when cases will be heard)
Thursdays