Injured in California?
You're not alone, and help is free. Here are California's official resources for injured workers — the agency that runs your claim, where to complain, free legal aid, food and 211 help, and retraining.
California resources
Workers' comp agency
The state office that runs your claim.
California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)
OpenComplaints & ombudsman
Where to get help or complain when a claim is mishandled.
DWC Information and Assistance Unit
OpenFree legal aid
Free or low-cost lawyers for people who qualify.
Legal Aid Association of California
OpenFood & 211 help
Food, housing, utilities, and crisis help near you.
211 California
OpenVocational rehab
Retraining and help getting back to work.
California Department of Rehabilitation
OpenNational help (works anywhere in the USA)
Benefits.gov — find benefits you qualify for
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211.org — food, housing, and crisis help
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Social Security (SSDI & SSI)
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U.S. DOL — Office of Workers' Compensation (federal)
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OSHA — report a workplace hazard or injury
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CareerOneStop — free retraining & job help
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Feeding America — find your local food bank
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HRSA — find a free/low-cost health center
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