Bishop
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Local offices in Bishop
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · County office
Bishop Senior Center
682 Spruce St, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Senior services and mealsOlder adults can ask about local senior services, congregate meals, and home-delivered meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
State office
Bishop DMV Field Office
1115 W Line St, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and ID services, testing, vehicle registration, title transfers, and plates.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Inyo County Free Library, Bishop Branch
210 Academy Ave, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to get a library card, borrow books and other materials, or use a public computer.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Local office · City office
Bishop City Hall
377 W Line St, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbishop.ca.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bishop
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
Offices for all of Inyo County
Bishop is in Inyo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Inyo County Employment and Eligibility
1360 N. Main St., Suite 114, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits for which you may qualify.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Public health · County office
Inyo County WIC
1360 N. Main St., Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides eligible families with food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Child support · Regional office
Eastern Sierra Child Support Services
1360 N. Main St., Suite 238, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Inyo County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or text to get help finding local services for housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211inyocounty.org
Public health · County office
Inyo County Public Health Clinic
1360 N. Main St., Suite 117, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, tuberculosis screening, and other public health clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Inyo County Behavioral Health Division
1360 N. Main St., Suite 124, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about county mental health and substance use services and how to start an intake.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
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
- 211 Inyo 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