Los Angeles County

Local offices in Los Angeles County

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

• 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

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cssd.lacounty.gov

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 LA

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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211la.org

• Housing help · 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

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on homeless.lacounty.gov

• Housing help · 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

  Last checked 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

  Last checked 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

  Last checked 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

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

• Human services · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

  Help here

  • Child and family supportContact a regional office for help with a child or family services case.
  Call 800-540-4000Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.lacounty.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department

  510 S. Vermont Avenue, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90020

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information about services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 213-291-0028DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ad.lacounty.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsCall for information and referrals to services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 800-510-2020Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ad.lacounty.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

  1816 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and supportVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims and referrals to local services.Apply online
  Call 877-452-8387DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.lacounty.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessFind alerts and information to prepare for emergencies in Los Angeles County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ready.lacounty.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Alhambra America's Job Center of California

  104 S. 1st Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesGet help finding a job, training, or filing an unemployment claim online, by mail, or by fax.
  Call 323-271-3249DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California Department of Motor Vehicles, Los Angeles Field Office

  3615 S Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  LA County Library

  7400 East Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow materials and access learning resources.
  Call 562-940-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.lacounty.gov

County of Los Angeles website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Los Angeles County

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

Cities and towns in Los Angeles County

• Agoura Hills
• Alhambra
• Arcadia
• Artesia
• Avalon
• Azusa
• Baldwin Park
• Bell
• Bell Gardens
• Bellflower
• Beverly Hills
• Bradbury
• Burbank
• Calabasas
• Carson
• Cerritos
• Claremont
• Commerce
• Compton
• Covina
• Cudahy
• Culver City
• Diamond Bar
• Downey
• Duarte
• El Monte
• El Segundo
• Gardena
• Glendale
• Glendora
• Hawaiian Gardens
• Hawthorne
• Hermosa Beach
• Hidden Hills
• Huntington Park
• Industrynot checked yet
• Inglewood
• Irwindale
• La Cañada Flintridge
• La Habra Heights
• La Mirada
• La Puente
• La Verne
• Lakewood
• Lancaster
• Lawndale
• Lomita
• Long Beach
• Los Angeles
• Lynwood
• Malibu
• Manhattan Beach
• Maywood
• Monrovia
• Montebello
• Monterey Park
• Norwalk
• Palmdale
• Palos Verdes Estates
• Paramount
• Pasadena
• Pico Rivera
• Pomona
• Rancho Palos Verdes
• Redondo Beach
• Rolling Hills
• Rolling Hills Estates
• Rosemead
• San Dimas
• San Fernando
• San Gabriel
• San Marino
• Santa Clarita
• Santa Fe Springs
• Santa Monica
• Sierra Madre
• Signal Hill
• South El Monte
• South Gate
• South Pasadena
• Temple City
• Torrance
• Vernonnot checked yet
• Walnut
• West Covina
• West Hollywood
• Westlake Village
• Whittier

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