Fresno County
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Local offices in Fresno County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Fresno County Department of Social Services
142 E. California Ave., Fresno, CA 93706
Help here
- Food, cash and health benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash assistance and Medi-Cal benefits.Apply online
- Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and related paperwork.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov
Child support · County office
Fresno County Department of Child Support Services
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing or enforcing a child support order.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov
State office · State office
California Employment Development Department Fresno Office
2555 S. Elm Ave., Fresno, CA 93706
Help here
- Disability Insurance and Paid Family LeaveVisit the office for in-person help with Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way Fresno and Madera Counties 211 Helpline
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, around-the-clock referrals to local help with housing, food, health, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwfm.org
Public health · County office
Fresno County Department of Public Health
1221 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721
Help here
- Public health programs and informationContact the department about public health services and help available to county residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall to find mental health and substance use care and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Fresno County Superior Court Self-Help Service Center
1130 O St., First Floor, Fresno, CA 93721-2220
Help here
- Court forms and self-help informationGet information and instructions for completing forms in common court cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresno.courts.ca.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Fresno County Public Law Library
1100 Van Ness Ave., Suite 600, Fresno, CA 93724
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal books, research tools and self-help resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnolawlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging
2520 W. Shaw Lane, Suite 101A, Fresno, CA 93711
Help here
- Aging services and referralsContact the agency for information about services for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fmaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Fresno County Veterans Service Office
1320 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93710
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov
Emergency help · County office
Fresno County Office of Emergency Services
1221 Fulton St., Fifth Floor, Fresno, CA 93775-1867
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseFind information about preparing for and responding to emergencies in Fresno County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnocountyca.gov
State office · State office
California DMV Fresno Field Office
655 W. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93728
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesGet driver license, identification card and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Fresno County Public Library
2420 Mariposa St., Fresno, CA 93721
Help here
- Library servicesGet help finding library services, materials and information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fresnolibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fresno 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
Central California Food Bank
4010 E. Amendola Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
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
Central California Legal Services
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
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
1920 Mariposa Mall, Suite 300, Fresno, CA 93721-2526
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Fresno 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
- United Way Fresno and Madera Counties 211 Helpline
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-559-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988