Mariposa County
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Local offices in Mariposa County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Health & Human Services Agency
5362 Lemee Lane, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- Public benefits and family supportApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, cash aid, and other family support services.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult and child protectionReport concerns about abuse or neglect of a child or a dependent adult.Read more
- Energy assistance and weatherizationAsk about help with energy bills and home weatherization.Read more
- Housing servicesGet help finding housing support and services if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposacounty.gov
Human services · County office
North County Health & Human Services Center
5026 Broadway, Coulterville, CA 95311
Help here
- Benefits application helpGet help in person with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and cash aid applications and paperwork.Apply online
- Behavioral health appointmentsSee a clinician or psychiatrist by appointment at the North County center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposacounty.gov
Public health · Regional office
WIC Merced-Mariposa
5131 CA Hwy 140, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicmerced-mariposa.com
Child support · County office
Child Support Services
5101 Jones Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- Child support casesApply for child support or get help with payments, parentage, and support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Public Health
5300 Hwy. 49 North, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department about public health services and health emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
5362 Lemee Lane, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesRequest counseling, psychiatric care, substance use treatment, or crisis help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Mariposa County Superior Court Self-Help Center
5092 Jones Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- Court forms and self-help informationFind legal information and forms for family, small claims, housing, and other court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposa.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area 12 Agency on Aging
19074 Standard Road, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information about services for older adults and adults with disabilities in Mariposa County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.ca.gov
Veterans · County office
Veterans Services Office
5158 Hwy 140, Suite A, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help preparing and following up on claims for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Office of Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryFind county information about disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposacounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Mother Lode Job Training Mariposa
5181 CA 140, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- Job search and training supportGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing training services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mljt.org
State office
California DMV Mariposa Field Office
5264 Highway 49-North, Mariposa, CA 95338
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registration, and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Mariposa County Library System
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, public computers, and online resources through the county library system.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mariposacounty.gov
Mariposa County, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mariposa County
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
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
1220 Vanderbilt Cir, Manteca, CA 95337
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
Central California Legal Services
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
Calaveras-Mariposa Community Action Agency
509 East St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Central Valley Opportunity Center, Incorporated
P.O. Box 1389, Winton, CA 95388
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
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
Talk to a person
- United Way Merced/Mariposa 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 844-287-7400 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988