Mono County
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Local offices in Mono County
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Human services · County office
Mono County Health and Human Services
1290 Tavern Road, Suite 246, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or renew Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and other county benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing and emergency shelter helpAsk about housing assistance, emergency shelters, and other support for people in need.
- Senior servicesFind meals, transportation, and other support for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monocounty.ca.gov
Public health · County office
Mono County WIC
1290 Tavern Road, 2nd Floor, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monocounty.ca.gov
Child support · Regional office
Eastern Sierra Department of Child Support Services
1290 Tavern Road, Tioga Room, 2nd Floor, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, requesting or changing support orders, and collecting payments.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Public health · County office
Mono County Public Health
1290 Tavern Road, Suite 246, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- Public health clinics and preventionGet information about immunizations, communicable disease services, and other public health programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monocounty.ca.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Mono County Behavioral Health
1290 Tavern Road, Suite 276, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet counseling, treatment, and help finding care for mental health or substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monocounty.ca.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Mono County Law Library
400 Sierra Park Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse self-help legal books and get help finding legal information and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monocolibraries.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Mono County Superior Court Self-Help Center
100 Thompson Way, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information and forms for court matters if you do not have a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mono.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Eastern Sierra Area Agency on Aging
1360 North Main Street, Suite 201, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for caregiver support, meals, and health programs for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Veterans · Regional office
Inyo-Mono Veteran Service Office
207 West South Street, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monocounty.ca.gov
Jobs and training · County office
Mono County Workforce Services
1290 Tavern Road, Suite 246, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet free help with job searches, employment skills, and workforce training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monocounty.ca.gov
Library · Regional office
Mono County Free Library
400 Sierra Park Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Help here
- Public library servicesUse free library collections, technology, learning programs, and other services at county branches.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monocolibraries.org
Local office · Regional office
Interface Children & Family Services 211 Mono County
Help here
- Community resource informationFind information about local services during declared emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211monocounty.org
Mono County, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mono 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
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Dr, Sparks, NV 89437
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
California Indian Legal Services, Inc.
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
Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc.
P.O. Box 845, Bishop, CA 93514
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Mono 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
Talk to a person
- Interface Children & Family Services 211 Mono County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988