Fresno

Local offices in Fresno

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

• State office

  Employment Development Department Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave Office

  2555 S. Elm Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706

  Help here

  • Disability Insurance and Paid Family LeaveResidents can get information about state disability and paid family leave benefits.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Fresno Housing

  1331 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceResidents can ask about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and rental assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 559-443-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnohousing.org

• Utilities · City office

  Utilities Billing and Collection

  2600 Fresno Street, First Floor, Suite 1096, Fresno, CA 93721

  Help here

  • Utility bill help and payment plansCustomers can get help with water, sewer, and solid waste bills and ask about payment plans to avoid service shutoff.Read more
  • Utility affordability creditsEligible low-income customers can apply for monthly credits on water and residential solid waste bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 559-621-6888DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresno.gov

• Local office · City office

  Neighborhood Revitalization and Code Enforcement

  Help here

  • Housing and neighborhood code complaintsResidents can report unsafe housing, nuisance properties, and other code problems in their neighborhood.
  Call 559-621-8400Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresno.gov

• Local office · City office

  FresGO 311 Customer Service

  Help here

  • City service requestsResidents can report non-emergency problems such as potholes, graffiti, illegal dumping, and water or trash issues.Apply online
  Call 559-621-2489Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresno.gov

• Immigrant services · City office

  Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs

  2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721

  Help here

  • Community and immigrant resident supportThe office connects residents, including immigrant and multicultural communities, with local services and community organizations.
  • Youth programsThe office connects young people with city youth programs and job opportunities.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresno.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Connection Comprehensive Center

  3170 W. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, resumes, retraining, and referrals to career services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on frwdb.net

• State office

  Fresno DMV Field Office

  655 W. Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsResidents can apply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Local office · City office

  Fresno Area Express (FAX)

  3590 N. Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726

  Help here

  • Bus service and reduced faresRiders can get bus route help, buy passes, and ask about reduced fares for seniors, people with disabilities, and Medicare card holders.Read more
  • Handy Ride paratransitPeople who qualify can apply for accessible paratransit service and get help with eligibility.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 559-621-7433DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresno.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsResidents can find recreation, youth activities, and low- or no-cost community programs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can join activities and reserve free meals at city senior program sites.Read more
  • Youth sports fee waiverEligible youth may get help with fees for city sports programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 559-621-7529Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresno.gov

City of Fresno website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fresno

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

Offices for all of Fresno County

Fresno is in Fresno County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Fresno County Department of Social Services

  142 E. California Ave., Fresno, CA 93706

  Help here

  • Food, cash and health benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash assistance and Medi-Cal benefits.Apply online
  • Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and related paperwork.
  Call 559-600-1377DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Fresno County Department of Child Support Services

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing or enforcing a child support order.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov

• State office

  California Employment Development Department Fresno Office

  2555 S. Elm Ave., Fresno, CA 93706

  Help here

  • Disability Insurance and Paid Family LeaveVisit the office for in-person help with Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way Fresno and Madera Counties 211 Helpline

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, around-the-clock referrals to local help with housing, food, health, and other needs.
  Call 866-559-4211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwfm.org

• Public health · County office

  Fresno County Department of Public Health

  1221 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721

  Help here

  • Public health programs and informationContact the department about public health services and help available to county residents.Read more
  Call 559-600-3200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesCall to find mental health and substance use care and support.
  Call 559-600-4645Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov

Everything in Fresno 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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