Dunsmuir

Local offices in Dunsmuir

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Dunsmuir Community Resource Center

  5840 Dunsmuir Ave., Suite A, Dunsmuir, CA 96025

  Help here

  • Food pantryGet food through the center’s pantry and monthly food distributions.
  • Parent education and playgroupsJoin parenting classes and playgroups for children ages zero to five.
  • Mental health wellnessFind wellness classes and referrals for children and adults.
  Call 530-235-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on siskiyoucrc.org

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Siskiyou

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or text 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.Read more
  Call 844-987-0590Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211norcal.org

• Library · County office

  Dunsmuir Branch Library

  5714 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, CA 96025

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library internet and other resources.
  Call 530-235-2035DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on siskiyoucounty.gov

• Local office · City office

  Dunsmuir City Hall

  5915 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, CA 96025

  Help here

  • City services and questionsContact City Hall with questions for city staff or city services.
  • Utility billsPay city utility bills online or ask City Hall about other payment options.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 530-235-4822DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dunsmuirca.gov

City of Dunsmuir website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dunsmuir

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Siskiyou County

Dunsmuir is in Siskiyou County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Siskiyou County Social Services Division

  818 South Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and other public assistance.
  • In-home supportive servicesApply for help with personal care and other daily needs so you can remain safely at home.Read more
  • Adult and child protective servicesReport concerns about abuse or neglect of a child or a vulnerable adult.
  Call 530-841-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siskiyoucounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Siskiyou County WIC

  700 South Main Street, Suite 1, Yreka, CA 96097

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 530-841-2170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siskiyoucounty.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Shasta County Housing Authority

  1450 Court Street, Suite 108, Redding, CA 96001

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental help through the voucher program serving Modoc County.
  Call 530-225-5160DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Siskiyou County Public Health

  810 South Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, communicable diseases, maternal and child health, and other public health programs.
  Call 530-841-2134DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siskiyoucounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Services

  2060 Campus Drive, Yreka, CA 96097

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet mental health counseling, substance use treatment, crisis services, and help finding care.
  Call 530-841-4100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siskiyoucounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Siskiyou County Superior Court

  411 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097

  Help here

  • Court self-help and family law facilitatorGet information and help with court forms and family law matters.
  Call 530-842-0411DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siskiyou.courts.ca.gov

Everything in Siskiyou 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.
• 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