Sacramento County
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Local offices in Sacramento County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance
2700 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and homeless assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ha.saccounty.gov
Public health · County office
Sacramento County WIC Program
7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95823
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers healthy foods, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.saccounty.gov
Child support · County office
Sacramento County Child Support Services
3701 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826
Help here
- Child support servicesOpen a child support case or get help with payments and case questions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupportservices.saccounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Resource Project, Inc.
250 Harris Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838
Help here
- Energy bill assistance and weatherizationEligible households can apply for help with energy bills and home weatherization.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityresourceproject.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
630 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Help here
- Housing choice vouchers and public housingGet help with housing vouchers and public housing by scheduling an appointment with SHRA.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shra.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Sacramento
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time to get referrals to local housing, health, food, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sacramento.org
Public health · County office
Sacramento County Public Health
7001-A East Parkway, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95823
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services, disease prevention, and public health programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.saccounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services
2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet connected to mental health and substance use services, or walk in for urgent mental health care.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.saccounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Sacramento County Public Law Library
609 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Help here
- Legal information and self-helpUse legal information and get basic help with some court forms if you are representing yourself.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saclaw.org
Older adults · Regional office
Agency on Aging Area 4
1401 El Camino Avenue, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95815
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind services and support for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Nevada County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agencyonaging4.org
Veterans · County office
Sacramento County Veterans Service Office
3075 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 170, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help preparing and filing claims for state and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saccounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services
3720 Dudley Boulevard, Suite 122, McClellan, CA 95652
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind county emergency alerts, preparedness information, and guidance for emergencies.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sacoes.saccounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Sacramento America's Job Center of California
2901 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
Help here
- Job search and training servicesGet help finding work, exploring training, and connecting with job openings at no cost.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
State office · State office
California DMV Sacramento Field Office
4700 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID, register a vehicle, and get help with other DMV services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · Regional office
Sacramento Public Library Authority
828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Help here
- Public library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, learning resources, and other library services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saclibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sacramento 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 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
Sacramento Employment and Training Agency
927 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Sacramento 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
- 211 Sacramento
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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