Colton

Local offices in Colton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing authority · City office

  Colton Housing Authority

  650 N La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324

  Help here

  • Housing authority informationContact the city housing authority for information about its housing work and services.
  Call 909-370-6176DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coltonca.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Colton Utility Customer Service

  650 N La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324

  Help here

  • Utility billing helpAsk about city water, electric, and wastewater bills or get help with payment options.
  • Low income electric bill assistanceEligible electric customers can apply for a monthly bill discount.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 909-370-5555DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coltonca.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 San Bernardino County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or visit 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sb.org

• Older adults · City office

  Lawrence Hutton Community Center

  660 Colton Avenue, Colton, CA 92324

  Help here

  • 50+ Club and senior activitiesAdults age 50 and older can join activities, classes, and events at the center.Read more
  • Senior lunch programAdults age 60 and older can get weekday lunch through the Family Services Association meal program.Read more
  Call 909-370-6168DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coltonca.gov

• Library · City office

  Colton Public Library

  656 N 9th Street, Colton, CA 92324

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsBorrow library materials and find learning programs, computer help, and activities for children, teens, and adults.
  Call 909-370-5083DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coltonca.gov

• Library · City office

  Luque Branch Library

  294 E O Street, Colton, CA 92324

  Help here

  • Library and homework helpUse the branch library and find homework help and literacy services.
  Call 909-370-5182DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coltonca.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Recreation Services Division

  670 Colton Avenue, Colton, CA 92324

  Help here

  • Recreation programsAsk about recreation programs, activities, and services at the city's community centers.
  Call 909-370-6153DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coltonca.gov

City of Colton website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Colton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of San Bernardino County

Colton is in San Bernardino County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Transitional Assistance Department

  Help here

  • Cash, food, and health benefitsApply for or get help with CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other assistance.Apply online
  Call 909-388-0245Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  San Bernardino County WIC Program

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 800-472-2321Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.sbcounty.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino

  715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
  Call 909-890-0644DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsb.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Inland SoCal 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help and community resources.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on inlandsocaluw.org

• Public health · County office

  San Bernardino County Department of Public Health

  451 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county clinics, health programs, disease information, and other public health services.Read more
  Call 800-782-4264DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sbcounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesCall for help finding mental health or substance use care, including crisis and treatment services.
  Call 888-743-1478Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.gov

Everything in San Bernardino County

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