Islamic Center of Riverside – Community Resource Guide
A one-stop referral page for social, economic, mental health, housing, halal dining, burial services, and local masjids in Riverside and across California.
Social support
- Islamic Center of Riverside (ICR): Daily prayers, Jumma khutbah, Qur’an classes, new Muslim support, weekend Islamic school. 📞 (951) 732-7641 | ✉️ info@masjidriverside.org 🔗 islamiccenterofriverside.net
- 211 California: Connects residents to food, housing, healthcare, and social services. 📞 Dial 211 | 🔗 211ca.org
- California Community Resource Guide (OCPSC): Directory of services for families, seniors, refugees, veterans, and unhoused individuals. 🔗 ocpsc.ca.gov
- California Social Resource Database (CSRD): Searchable database for healthcare, food security, housing, education, and utilities. 🔗 caliresources.org
Economic support
- CalWORKs & CalFresh: Cash aid and food benefits for low-income families. 📞 (916) 651-8848 | 🔗 CalWORKs | CalFresh
- United Ways of California – 211 Economic Resources: Food, housing, financial aid, child care, utilities. 📞 Dial 211 | 🔗 211ca.org
- Administration for Children and Families (California Programs): Job training, refugee support, financial education. 🔗 acf.gov
- Faith-Based Financial Assistance (Zakat Programs):
- Islamic Center of Riverside (ICR): Local zakat and sadaqah distribution. 📞 (951) 732-7641 | ✉️ info@masjidriverside.org 🔗 islamiccenterofriverside.net
- Evergreen Islamic Center (San Jose): Zakat assistance. 📞 (408) 295-9151 | 🔗 eicsanjose.org
- Sahaba Initiative (Inland Empire): Emergency financial assistance. 📞 (909) 381-8059 | 🔗 sahabainitiative.org
- Masjid AlSalam (Houston, TX – ISGH): Zakat and sadaqah programs. 📞 (281) 530-9459 | 🔗 alsalammasjid.org
Mental health support
- Islamic Center of Riverside – Imam counseling: Spiritual and personal guidance. 📞 (951) 732-7641 | 🔗 islamiccenterofriverside.net
- California Department of Public Health – Crisis Hotlines: 📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 🔗 cdph.ca.gov
- Mental Health California: Directory of statewide resources. 🔗 mentalhealthca.org
- NAMI California: Peer support, advocacy, education. 📞 (916) 567-0163 | 🔗 namica.org
- DHCS Behavioral Health Services: Free online platforms for youth and caregivers. 📞 (916) 445-1244 | 🔗 dhcs.ca.gov
Food banks & halal dining
- California Association of Food Banks: Directory of 42 member food banks. 📞 (510) 350-9910 | 🔗 cafoodbanks.org
- California Department of Social Services – Food Banks: 📞 (916) 651-8848 | 🔗 cdss.ca.gov
- Halal Restaurants & Grocery Stores (via ICR): Listings of halal-certified eateries and shops in Riverside. 📞 (951) 732-7641 | 🔗 islamiccenterofriverside.net
Muslim burial & mortuary services (Inland Empire & Orange County)
- Montecito Memorial Park (Loma Linda, CA): Islamic Garden burial plots. 📞 (909) 825-3024 | 🔗 mmccusa.org
- La Verne Cemetery (La Verne, CA): Islamic burial plots via MMCC. 📞 (909) 596-5921 | 🔗 mmccusa.org