COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Nationally Accredited for Providing Quality Health Services
Published on March 21, 2024. Last modified on April 27, 2026
California Reinvestment Grant
What is the Community Reaching for Equity (CORE) program? | ¿Que es el programa de Comunidad en Busca de Equidad (CORE)?
The CORE program connects Monterey County community members ages 18 and older to essential social services, wellness resources, and care coordination support to promote overall well-being.
El programa de CORE ayuda a miembros mayores de 18 años de la comunidad del condado de Monterey a acceder servicios sociales, recursos de bienestar y apoyo en la coordinación de cuidado para mejorar su calidad de vida.
Update 4/13/2026:
Our current CALCRG grant funding will be ending soon. As we begin to wrap up services, we will be limiting new enrollments into our CORE program.
During this transition period, we will continue to enroll and support participants in the following areas:
- Medi-Cal support and renewals
- Help navigating the health care system
- Assistance with primary care provider (PCP) assignments
- Health promotion and wellness education support
Our current focus will be on making sure existing participants have the support they need, and we will continue supporting clients until their needs are met or no further support is needed, ensuring a smooth transition. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to our team.
Who is eligible? | ¿Quién es elegible?
To qualify, individuals must be at least 18 years old, live in Monterey County, and demonstrate a need for linkages to health care or system navigation support.
Para calificar, debe tener al menos 18 años, vivir en el condado de Monterey y tener una de dos necesidades, ya sea con navegación de recursos o conexión a servicios médicos.
Update 4/13/2026:
To qualify, individuals must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live in Monterey County
- Have a need for support with Medi-Cal (including applications or renewals), navigating the health care system, primary care provider (PCP) assignment, or health promotion services
Please note: As our grant-funded program begins to wind down, enrollment will be limited. Eligibility will be determined based on current program capacity and the ability to provide these specific supports.
Contact Us | Contáctenos
If you have any questions, want to check if you’re eligible, or need more information about our program, please contact us at:
Si tiene alguna pregunta, desea saber si es elegible o si necesita más información sobre nuestro programa, contáctenos al:
Join Our Program! | ¡Únase a nuestro programa!
Please note: As of 4/13/2026
We are no longer accepting online referral forms. All referrals must be made by phone
**If there is no answer, leave a detailed message including the type of support needed and a callback number. This will help us determine if we can provide services. Thank you!
Below are the services our program offers. Click on each item to learn more! / A continuación, encontrará los servicios que ofrecemos. ¡Haga clic en cada uno para obtener más información!
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* Help accessing community resources that address social needs and overall well-being.
* Assist with applications and guide individuals through enrollment in community programs.
Examples: Help with public benefits applications, food resources, job fairs, and more!
* Ayuda para acceder a recursos comunitarios que cubren necesidades sociales y mejoran el bienestar.
* Asistencia con solicitudes y orientación para inscribirse en programas comunitarios.
Ejemplos: ¡Ayuda con solicitudes de beneficios públicos, acceso a alimentos, ferias de empleo y más!
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* Hands-on help with Medi-Cal applications and other health insurance programs.
* Assistance in finding a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and scheduling doctor appointments for personalized care.
* Help gathering necessary documents for informed decisions on health insurance options.
Examples: Help applying for Medi-Cal, finding a PCP, accessing health services, arranging transportation to appointments, and more!
* Ayuda directa con solicitudes de Medi-Cal y otros programas de seguro médico.
* Asistencia para encontrar un proveedor de atención primaria y agendar citas médicas para un cuidado personalizado.
* Apoyo para reunir los documentos necesarios para tomar decisiones informadas sobre opciones de seguro médico.
Ejemplos: ¡Ayuda para solicitar Medi-Cal, encontrar un proveedor de atención primaria, acceder a servicios de salud, coordinar transporte a citas médicas y más!
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* Our dedicated case management support provides personalized assistance, ensuring individuals not only connect with relevant programs but actively engage in them.
* We tailor our support to meet each person’s unique needs, recognizing that everyone’s situation is different.
* Participate in educational programs and workshops on key topics like mental health, nutrition, and financial literacy.
* Access Naloxone (Narcan) training and education to gain life-saving knowledge.
* Nuestro equipo de manejo de casos ofrece asistencia personalizada, asegurando que las personas no solo se conecten con los programas adecuados, sino que también participen activamente en ellos.
* Adaptamos nuestro apoyo a las necesidades únicas de cada persona, reconociendo que cada situación es diferente.
* Participe en programas educativos y talleres sobre temas como salud mental, nutrición y alfabetización financiera.
* Acceso a capacitación y educación sobre Naloxona (Narcan) para obtener información que puede salvar vidas.
Calendar of Events | Agenda de Eventos
Medi-Cal Application Assistance | Asistencia con Aplicaciones de Medi-Cal
Date | Fecha: Every weekday! | ¡De lunes a viernes!
Our team assists with Medi-Cal and CalFresh applications Monday to Friday, from 8am-5pm. We offer services in both English and Spanish. For more information, contact Ana Vargas at 831-208-4295.
Nuestro equipo ofrece asistencia con las solicitudes de Medi-Cal y CalFresh de lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Ofrecemos servicios en inglés y español. Para más información, contáctese con Ana Vargas al 831-208-4295.
The CalCRG program is funded by the cannabis excise and cultivation taxes imposed by Revenue and Taxation Code sections 34011 and 34012. Learn more at: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/california-community-reinvestment-grants-program-4/