Long Beach

Local offices in Long Beach

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

• State office · State office

  California Employment Development Department Disability Insurance Office, Long Beach

  4300 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90807

  Help here

  • Disability Insurance claimsWorkers can get information and help with California Disability Insurance claims at the local office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-480-3287DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov

• Human services · City office

  Multi-Service Center for the Homeless

  1301 W. 12th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813

  Help here

  • Homeless services and referralsThe center provides outreach, intake, case management, and referrals to shelter and other services for people experiencing homelessness.
  Call 562-570-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 LA

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding housing, food, health care, and other services in Los Angeles County.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211la.org

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

  1500 Hughes Way, Suite C-300, Long Beach, CA 90810

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher programThe Housing Authority helps eligible residents with rental assistance and supports people who already have a voucher.Apply online
  • Voucher participant servicesResidents can contact the Authority about their voucher, moves, inspections, and reasonable accommodation requests.Read more
  Call 562-570-6985DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Community Development Department, Housing and Neighborhood Services

  411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Help here

  • Housing and neighborhood resourcesStaff connect residents with affordable housing, tenant and landlord resources, home repair programs, and neighborhood improvement services.
  Call 562-570-6949DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Long Beach Utilities

  411 W. Ocean Boulevard, Lobby Level, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceEligible households can ask about gas bill discounts, tax exemptions, payment plans, and other utility bill help.Apply onlineRead more
  • Water, gas, and sewer accountsResidents can start or stop service, ask about their utility account, and pay City water, gas, and sewer bills.Read more
  Call 562-570-5700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · City office

  Long Beach Health and Human Services Department

  2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsThe City offers low-cost or free health services, including immunizations, family planning, HIV care, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.Read more
  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  • Health insurance enrollment helpStaff can help residents apply for Medi-Cal and other health coverage programs.Read more
  Call 562-570-4000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · City office

  Human Dignity Program

  Help here

  • Bias and hate incident supportThe program offers support and mediation for people affected by hate crimes, bias incidents, or conflict between groups.
  Call 562-570-6730Website

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

• Older adults · City office

  Healthy Aging Center

  1150 E. 4th Street, Room 111, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Help here

  • Older adult support and referralsLong Beach residents age 55 and older can get referrals and short-term case management to help find services and stay healthy and safe.
  Call 562-570-3529DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Parks, Recreation and Marine Older Adult Program

  1150 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Help here

  • Older adult activities and servicesOlder adults can join recreation, fitness, nutrition, learning, and social programs at City centers.
  Call 562-570-3100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Neighborhood Resource Center

  411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Help here

  • Neighborhood supportThe Center helps residents and neighborhood groups find City services, plan cleanups, and access resources for local projects.
  Call 562-570-1010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  One Call to City Hall

  Help here

  • City customer serviceResidents can call one number for help reaching City departments and non-emergency services.
  • Non-emergency service requestsResidents can report local problems such as graffiti and potholes online and track updates from City staff.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 562-570-5000Website

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

• Human services · City office

  Office of Youth Development and Center for Families and Youth

  6335 Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90805

  Help here

  • Youth and family supportThe office connects young people and families with programs that support health, safety, development, and stronger family relationships.
  Call 562-570-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · City office

  Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network Adult Career Services Center

  4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815

  Help here

  • Adult job and career servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, career services, training, and support to return to work.
  Call 562-570-3700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · City office

  Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network Youth Career Services Center

  508 W. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90806

  Help here

  • Youth career servicesYoung people can get career guidance, job training, school-to-career support, and paid work experience through eligible programs.Apply online
  Call 562-570-4700DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  California Department of Motor Vehicles, Long Beach Field Office

  3700 E. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a California driver license or identification card at the field office.Apply online
  Call 800-777-0133DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Library · City office

  Long Beach Public Library

  Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use books, computers, Wi-Fi, learning programs, and other resources at the Main Library and neighborhood libraries.Read more
  Call 562-570-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Long Beach Transit

  Transit and Visitor Information Center, 130 E. First Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Help here

  • Reduced bus faresEligible seniors, people with disabilities, Medicare cardholders, and students can get reduced fares and passes.Apply onlineRead more
  • Bus passes and trip helpResidents can buy bus passes and get trip planning help at the Transit and Visitor Information Center.Read more
  Call 562-591-2301DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Recreation and Marine

  2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsResidents can sign up for recreation programs, day camps, classes, and activities at City parks and centers.Apply onlineRead more
  • Camp fee assistanceFamilies can request limited financial help with summer day camp fees while funds are available.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 562-570-3100DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Long Beach website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Long Beach

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

Offices for all of Los Angeles County

Long Beach is in Los Angeles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Apply online
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cssd.lacounty.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing

  655 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90014

  Help here

  • Homelessness and housing supportGet connected to outreach, housing, and prevention resources if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
  Call 213-752-1900DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on homeless.lacounty.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Los Angeles County Development Authority

  700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about county housing programs, including public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
  Call 626-262-4511DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lacda.org

• Public health · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsPublic Health clinics offer services such as immunizations and testing for some infections.Read more
  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 833-540-0473Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.lacounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

  550 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020

  Help here

  • Mental health help and crisis supportCall for mental health services, crisis support, and help finding care in Los Angeles County.Read more
  Call 800-854-7771DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Los Angeles County Law Library

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-helpUse legal research resources and self-help information for court matters.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lalawlibrary.org

Everything in Los Angeles 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