Carlsbad
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Local offices in Carlsbad
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Housing & Homeless Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Help here
- Rental assistance and housing supportGet information about rental assistance, affordable housing and help for people experiencing homelessness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carlsbadca.gov
Housing authority · City office
Carlsbad Housing Agency
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program when the waitlist is open.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on housingportals.carlsbadca.gov
Utilities · City office
Customer Service & Utility Billing
1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help starting or stopping city water service, paying a water or sewer bill, or arranging a payment.
- Help paying a water billFind information about resources that may help with a water bill.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carlsbadca.gov
Older adults · City office
Carlsbad Senior Center
799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Help here
- Senior programs and servicesAdults can find classes and activities, and adults 60 and older can ask about meals and transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carlsbadca.gov
Local office · City office
City of Carlsbad Resident Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Help here
- City customer serviceCall or contact the city for help finding information or reporting a city service issue.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carlsbadca.gov
Library · City office
Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computers, account services and hold pickup at city library locations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.carlsbadca.gov
Library · City office
Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computers, account services and hold pickup at city library locations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.carlsbadca.gov
Library · City office
Carlsbad City Library Learning Center
3368 Eureka Place, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computers, account services and hold pickup at city library locations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.carlsbadca.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
799 Pine Avenue, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, activities, parks and community facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carlsbadca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carlsbad
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feeding San Diego
9477 Waples Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Community Action Partnership
649 W. Mission Ave. Mailstop: N-465, Escondido, CA 92025
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of San Diego County
Carlsbad is in San Diego County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Central Region Family Resource Center - Metro
1130 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- CalFresh, Medi-Cal and General ReliefApply for food assistance, health coverage or temporary cash aid here.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Community action · County office
Community Action Partnership of San Diego County
Help here
- Household and community supportFind local help with household needs, income supports and financial skills.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Child support · County office
Department of Child Support Services
3666 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services, payments and case questions.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego
3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Help here
- Rental assistance and public housingGet information about rental assistance and affordable housing programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Public health · County office
Central Public Health Center
5101 Market Street, Suite 2000, San Diego, CA 92114
Help here
- Preventive health servicesGet eligible vaccinations and other preventive health services here.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Behavioral Health Services
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careFind mental health and substance use treatment and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
California programs by kind of help
These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 San Diego
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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