Native Organizations
We’ve gathered a list of Native-led organizations doing powerful work in areas like education, healthcare, cultural preservation, and legal advocacy. Many are local to California, while others support Native communities across the country.
We invite you to explore their websites, connect with them on social media, and reach out directly if you’re interested in learning more or getting involved.If there’s an organization you think we should include, we’d love to hear from you—just send us a note at airc@ucsc.edu.
American Indian Child Resource Center (AICRC)
Mission: Promoting the integrity and culture of American Indian youth and families through education, advocacy, and support services.
Address: 522 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Phone: (510) 208-1870
Email: staff directory
Instagram: @aicrc510
Facebook: facebook.com/AICRC
Visit the American Indian Child Resource Center (AICRC) website
CalHOPE
Mission: CalHOPE supports community resiliency and recovery after disasters by offering free crisis counseling and support services.
Services include: Individual and group counseling, public education, community support, resource connection, and media outreach.
Phone: (833) 317-4673
Email: calhope@dhcs.ca.gov
Live Chat: calhopeconnect.org
California Indian Legal Services (CILS)
Mission: CILS provides legal support to Native individuals and tribes throughout California, with four regional offices.
Escondido: (800) 743-8941
Sacramento: (800) 829-0284
Bishop: (800) 736-3582
Eureka: (800) 347-2402
First People’s Fund
Mission: Supporting Native artists and culture bearers through grantmaking, leadership training, and community-based initiatives.
Address: 706 West Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 348-0324
Email: info@firstpeoplesfund.org
Instagram: @1stpeoplesfund
Facebook: facebook.com/1stpeoplesfund
YouTube: First People’s Fund
Friendship House Association of American Indians (San Francisco)
Mission: Providing culturally based substance abuse recovery programs that integrate traditional Native healing with peer support.
Address: 56 Julian Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 865-0964
Email: info@friendshiphousesf.org
Facebook: facebook.com/friendshiphousesf
Visit the Friendship House Association of American Indians (San Francisco) website
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley
Mission: Providing quality healthcare and wellness services to American Indian/Alaska Native communities in Santa Clara Valley.
Address: 1333 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Main Line: 408-445-3400
Medical: 408-960-0660
Dental: 408-960-0645
Counseling: 408-960-0643
WIC: 408-960-0900
Visit the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley website
National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
Mission: Dedicated to the well-being of Native children and families through community support, policy development, and systems change.
Address: 5100 S Macadam Ave #300, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 222-4044
Email: info@nicwa.org
Instagram: @nicwa1983
Facebook: facebook.com/NativeChildren
Youtube: National Indian Child Welfare Association
Visit the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) website
Native American Health Center (NAHC)
Mission: Offering holistic health services that respect cultural identity and promote community wellness.
Appointments:
Oakland: (510) 535-4400
San Francisco: (415) 417-3501
Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR)
Mission: SCAIR provides educational, cultural, career, and supportive services for Native communities in San Diego County.
Address: 239 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 328-0676
Visit the Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR) website
Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI)
Mission: As one of 12 Tribal Epidemiology Centers in the U.S., UIHI supports urban Native health through research, evaluation, and disease surveillance.
Address: 611 12th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 812-3030
Email: info@uihi.org
