HSRC News
October 29, 2026

HSRC Resources Assistance

Humboldt Senior Resource Center’s (HSRC) Community Resources Assistance service helps connect senior community members with information and resources they need to connect them to resources that promote stability and independence.

Information includes senior services, food and housing sources, community assistance referrals and help enrolling for Medi-Cal.

River Cabanillas, HSRC’s Community Supports coordinator, is available in Arcata on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the HSRC building at 3770 Janes Road on the Mad River Community Hospital campus.

River is also available in Eureka at 1910 California St. during business hours Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Call her at 707-443-9747, x1254 or email rcabanillas@humsenior.org.

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