California vs Hate Hotline
As of July 1, 2026, the CA vs Hate Resource Line and Network is no longer operational due to funding constraints in the state budget.
If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
If you are not in immediate danger and are seeking resources or referrals to service organizations in your area, call 2-1-1.
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) continues to enforce state civil rights laws and accepts complaints involving harassment, discrimination, hate violence and threats, and human trafficking. This includes enforcement of the Ralph Civil Rights Act, which prohibits threats or acts of hate violence based on protected characteristics.
CRD also offers community-based mediation services and supports the work of the Commission on the State of Hate, which tracks trends in hate activity and issues policy recommendations. The state also continues to provide funding to strengthen safety and preparedness at nonprofit and faith-based organizations statewide through the California Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
For more information about filing a civil rights complaint, contact CRD:
Website: calcivilrights.ca.gov
Toll Free: +1 (800) 884-1684
Email: contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov
California Civil Rights Department
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) received funding and authorization from the State Legislature to establish the non-emergency, CA vs Hate Resource Line and Network to support individuals and communities targeted for hate.
The mission of the CRD is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations (businesses) and from hate violence and human trafficking in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act, Disabled Persons Act, and Ralph Civil Rights Act. The employment anti-discrimination provisions of the FEHA apply to public and private employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies. “Housing providers” includes public and private owners, real estate agents and brokers, banks, mortgage companies, and financial institutions.
