Rio Vista
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Local offices in Rio Vista
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
211 Bay Area, Solano County
Help here
- Community referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bayarea.org
Utilities · City office
Rio Vista City Hall and Finance Department
One Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and staff.
- Water and sewer utility billsStart or stop water and sewer service, ask about a bill, or pay your utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riovistacity.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Rio Vista Senior Center
25 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Help here
- Senior activities, meals, and resourcesAdults age 55 and older can join activities, have lunch, and ask about local support resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riovistaseniorcenter.com
Library · Regional office
Rio Vista Library
44 South Second Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and attend programs at the Rio Vista branch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on solanolibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rio Vista
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
Legal Services of Northern California, 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
Community Action Partnership of Solano, JPA
1000 Webster Street Special Projects: City Managers Office, City of Fairfield, Fairfield, CA 94533
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Solano County
Rio Vista is in Solano County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Solano County Employment and Eligibility
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, health coverage, and cash benefits for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Bay Area
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 for help finding food, shelter, health care, jobs, senior services, and other local support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bayarea.org
Public health · County office
Solano County WIC
2101 Courage Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Child support · County office
Solano Child Support Services
675 Texas Street, Suite 5700, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, collecting child support, and managing a support case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action North Bay
416 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Community support and housing servicesContact the agency to ask about housing and support services for people in Solano County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on canbsolano.org
Public health · County office
Solano Public Health
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing support, and help with health programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.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 Bay Area
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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