Richmond
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Local offices in Richmond
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Richmond Housing Authority
450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804
Help here
- Affordable housing and housing choice vouchersGet information about public housing, rent help, and housing programs for eligible Richmond residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondca.gov
Utilities · City office
City Utilities Information
Help here
- Water service questionsContact East Bay Municipal Utility District for water service questions and billing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondca.gov
Older adults · City office
Richmond Annex Senior Center
5801 Huntington Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
Help here
- Senior activities and classesJoin senior classes and activities such as exercise, arts, and social groups.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondca.gov
Older adults · City office
Richmond Senior Center
2525 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
Help here
- Senior programsFind activities and programs offered for older adults at the city senior center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondca.gov
Local office · City office
Richmond City Hall
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
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- City information and referralsCall City Hall for general information and help finding the right city department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondca.gov
Human services · City office
City of Richmond Community Services Department
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- Recreation programsFind city recreation activities, classes, and programs for residents.
- Employment and trainingContact the department about city job training and employment programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondca.gov
Library · City office
Richmond Public Library, Auditorium Branch
403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Help here
- Library services and literacy programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use online resources, and ask about literacy programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondca.gov
City of Richmond, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Richmond
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 Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
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
Bay Area Legal Aid
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
Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department/Community Services Bureau
1470 Civic Court, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94520
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Contra Costa County
Richmond is in Contra Costa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Contra Costa WIC
2731 Systron Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94518
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
3133 Estudillo Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersFind information about public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on contracostaha.org
Public health · County office
Contra Costa Public Health
2500 Bates Avenue, Suite B, Concord, CA 94520
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, disease reporting, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services
1340 Arnold Drive, Suite 200, Martinez, CA 94553
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall the access line to find county mental health or substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Contra Costa County Public Law Library
1026 Escobar Street, Suite 2C, Martinez, CA 94553
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse free legal research materials and get help finding legal information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cccpllib.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Contra Costa Superior Court Self-Help Center
751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Help here
- Court forms and self-helpGet help understanding court forms and representing yourself in a court case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on contracosta.courts.ca.gov
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
- 211 Contra Costa
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.
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