La Quinta
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Local offices in La Quinta
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
211 Riverside County
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inlandsocaluw.org
Human services · City office
La Quinta Community Services Department
77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA 92253
Help here
- Recreation programs and wellness servicesContact the department for city recreation programs, fitness classes, and wellness services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laquintaca.gov
Local office · City office
City of La Quinta Customer Service Center
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Help here
- City services and service requestsCall or visit City Hall for help reaching city departments or use the city service request system to report a problem.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laquintaca.gov
Library · County office
La Quinta Library
78-275 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the branch to borrow books, use library services, and take part in public programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivlib.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Quinta
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
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Counties
2950 - A Jefferson Street, Riverside, CA 92504
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
Inland Counties 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
Community Action Partnership of Riverside County
2038 Iowa Avenue, Suite B-102, Riverside, CA 92507
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Riverside County
La Quinta is in Riverside County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, health coverage, child care, and employment support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivcodpss.org
Public health · County office
Riverside County WIC
4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people and families with children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.org
Child support · County office
Riverside County Department of Child Support Services
2081 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing child support and health coverage orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivcodcss.com
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Riverside
5555 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority for rental assistance and housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivco.gov
Public health · County office
Riverside University Health System Public Health
4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, services, and clinic support for Riverside County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health
4095 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health treatment and support for children, adults, and older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.org
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 Riverside 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