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Getting in Touch with CRD
General Information
The Civil Rights Department is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm except on these
state holidays
. Refer to the
CRD Office Locations page
for location-specific hours.
If you need assistance to CRD information, either for a disability or for a translation into another language, you can call, email or visit CRD offices.
Call our Contact Center at 800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY) or California’s Relay Service at 711
Email
contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov
and we will respond with 7-10 business days.
Email
accommodations@calcivilrights.ca.gov
or call 844-541-2877 for disability accommodations.
Send all correspondence and mail to CRD headquarters:
651 Bannon Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95811
Request a CRD representative attend and speak at your event or training with the
Speaking Engagement Request Form
. Use
CRD’s training menu
to learn about existing offerings.
Statewide office locations
Complaint or Mediation Status
To check the status of your pending complaint, get in touch directly with the investigator assigned to your case. Mediation correspondence should be sent directly to your assigned mediator. Please use CCRS, the e-mail address, or the office address that the assigned employee provided to you. Be sure to include your assigned CRD Inquiry number on all correspondence.
If you have lost the information you received from your investigator or mediator, or need other help regarding a specific complaint, please contact us.
Email:
contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov
Deaf, hard of hearing: 800-700-2320 (TTY)
Media Requests, Job Inquires, & Comments
Media requests go to our communications team at 916-938-4113 or
publicaffairs@calcivilrights.ca.gov
. Please provide a summary of your request and your deadline so they may respond as quickly as possible.
Employment queries go through the CRD human resources office. Available vacancies are posted on our
Work for CRD
page.
Comments about CRD’s performance can be made using our
Comment form (PDF)
. You may also mail written comments or suggestions to the CRD Quality Assurance Manager at:
651 Bannon Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95811
Stay Informed
You can follow the latest information from CRD by subscribing to our
online alerts
and/or following us on social media.
Doing Business with the Civil Rights Department
Our Commitment to Small Business (SB) & Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE)
We are committed to empowering Californa’s Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) communities, recognizing their key role in driving the state’s economic growth. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has adopted a strong SB/DVBE First Policy, with a clear focus on meeting the State’s mandated goal of 25% SB and 3% DVBE participation, as outlined in the
Department of General Services (DGS) SB/DVBE Best Practices for State Departments
Get Certified to do Business with the State
Is your business certified as a California SB and/or DVBE? Certification is a key step in expanding your opportunities with CRD. To learn more and certify your business with DGS, please visit the following page:
SB/DVBE Certification
Learn How to Get Started
How to do Business with the State of California
How to Register Your Business on Cal eProcure
Sell to the State
Training and Resources
Starting Your Business
Benefits of Registering as an SB and/or DVBE
Obtaining one or more certifications can offer significant advantages for your business, as the state of California provides preferences and incentives to certified vendors when bidding on goods and services. By registering as a certified SB and/or DVBE, your business gains increased visibility in the State’s online marketplace,
Cal eProcure
. This platform is where state buyers search for certified SBs and DVBEs and where state agencies, including CRD, post solicitations for goods and services.
Commonly Procured Goods and Services
Document Shredding Services
IT Consulting services
IT Equipment
IT Software Licenses & Subscriptions
Language and Interpreting Services
Legal Services
Moving Services
Office Supplies
Training Services
Additional Resources
Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services
Prompt Payment Act Information
Helpful Vendor Forms
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
California Department of General Services (DGS) YouTube Page
Search Bid Opportunities
Search for Bid Opportunities on Cal eProcure
Bid Opportunities (ca.gov)
Upcoming SB/DVBE Events
SB/DVBE Events Page
Whether you’re already certified as an SB and/or DVBE, or you’re interested in becoming certified and have questions—we’d love to hear from you! Our SB/DVBE Advocate is here to support you.
Feel free to reach out to share your capability statement, business information, or to learn more about the certification process. If you’re already certified, be sure to mention it!
California Civil Rights Department
SB/DVBE Advocate
SmallBusinessAdvocate@CalCivilRights.ca.gov
Legal
You may leave a voicemail for the Legal Division by calling
916-964-1925
. A call to this number will go to the Legal Division’s voicemail, and a staff member will return your call if your inquiry relates to actions pending in court or otherwise involving the Legal Division. If your call is not regarding an action pending in court or otherwise involving the Legal Division, it will be re-routed to CRD’s main contact number.
The Legal Division does not provide legal advice, process complaints, or answer public inquiries. The Legal Division voicemail is only for communications regarding actions pending in court or otherwise involving the Legal Division.
If you need to speak with a representative regarding any other matter, you will receive the fastest service by contacting
1-800-884-1684
If you do need to leave a voicemail for CRD’s Legal Division, please call
916-964-1925
. Your voicemail should include:
The specific matter name or number
Your name and role in the matter
Your contact information
Accessibility Information
CRD provides assistance to anyone who needs help accessing and understanding our information. Please contact us to arrange an accommodation if you have a disability or need translation into your native language.
For an accommodation:
Call 800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY) or California’s Relay Service at 711
Email
accommodations@calcivilrights.ca.gov
for disability accommodations
For translation help:
Click on Translate button (above)
Información en Español
For Interpretation:
800-884-1684
contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov
651 Bannon Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95811
Regional Offices
800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY) or
California's Relay Service at 711
contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov