Lake County
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Local offices in Lake County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Lake County Department of Social Services
15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457
Help here
- Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for food and health coverage and ask about cash assistance for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
- Employment servicesGet help with job search and employment services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Child support · County office
Lake County Child Support Services
3980 Gard Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and your child support case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
E Center WIC of Lake County
831 Bevins Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding people and families with young children can get food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ecenter.org
Housing authority · County office
Lake County Housing Programs
15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about county housing programs, including Section 8 and housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Lake County
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall or text 211 to get connected with local health and human services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lake.org
Public health · County office
Lake County Public Health
922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with county public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.lakecountyca.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lake County Behavioral Health Services
6302 Thirteenth Ave, Lucerne, CA 95458
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet mental health and substance use care, including crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lake County Law Library
175 Third Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Legal information and self-help referralsUse legal research resources and ask about referrals for free legal help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties
16170 F Main Street, Lower Lake, CA 95457
Help here
- Senior and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for meals, caregiver support, legal help, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Veterans · County office
Lake County Veteran's Services
285 N Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Veterans benefits and servicesGet help learning about and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lake County Office of Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency and evacuation informationGet county disaster and evacuation information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerPoint Lake
15880 Dam Road Extension, Room 602, Clearlake, CA 95422
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career counseling, training, and employment resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcealliancenorthbay.org
State office · State office
California DMV Lakeport Field Office
965 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card and get in-person help.
- Vehicle registration and title servicesGet help with vehicle registration, title transfers, plates, and permits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Lake County Library
1425 N High Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and get literacy support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Lake County, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lake 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
Redwood Empire Food Bank
3990 Brickway Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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
North Coast Opportunities, Inc.
413 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lake 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 Lake 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