LibGuides: Financial Wellness: Basic Needs

Resources in Napa County

What are basic needs? Basic needs are those necessities that you need to prioritize in order have financial stability. Some of the things we can expect to pay for ourselves are rent, food, clothing and transportation. Quite often, meeting these basic needs can be quite challenging and do not leave room for money left over to save. Some simple solutions to this can be:

Make coffee at home.
Prepare meals during the week and save restaurants for special occasions.
Bicycle or bus to school to save gas and money and reduce pollution..

Housing Assistance
City of Napa housing resources
Community Action Napa Valley
Assistance with shelter food, care and attention.
Community Resources for Children
Information about subsidized child care programs in Napa County.
Cal Fresh Outreach
A nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need.

Basic Needs Services on Napa Valley College Campus

Basic Needs Center at NVC
We strive to increase equitable access to food, housing, and financial, physical, and mental wellness resources for all students by breaking down barriers and transforming the Napa Valley College community.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and Medical Assistant. On-campus medical services such as consultations, select prescriptions and over-the-counter medications are provided at no cost.