Ridgecrest
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Local offices in Ridgecrest
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
2-1-1 Kern HelpLine
Help here
- Local service referralsCall or visit the website to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211kerncounty.org
Human services · City office
City of Ridgecrest City Hall
100 W California Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Help here
- City information and assistanceAsk the city for help finding local services or the right department.Read more
- Report a city issueSend the city a request about a local service or problem.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ridgecrest-ca.gov
Older adults · City office
Ridgecrest Senior Center
125 S Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Help here
- Senior activitiesAdults 60 and older can take part in activities at the Senior Center.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ridgecrest-ca.gov
State office · State office
California DMV Ridgecrest Field Office
540A Perdew Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Ridgecrest Branch Library
131 East Las Flores Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, and branch programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kerncountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Ridgecrest Parks and Recreation, Kerr McGee Center
100 W California Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind and sign up for city classes, sports, and activities.Apply onlineRead more
- Park and facility informationGet information about city parks and reserve available facilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ridgecrest-ca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ridgecrest
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
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, 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 Kern
1300 18th St., Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kern County
Ridgecrest is in Kern County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Kern County Department of Human Services
100 E. California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for cash, food, and medical benefits through the county.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcdhs.org
Child support · County office
Kern County Child Support Services
3701 N. Sillect Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kerncounty.com
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
Help here
- Housing assistanceLearn about housing programs and how to apply for rental assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kernha.org
Public health · County office
Kern County Public Health Services
1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services and clinic schedules.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kernpublichealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
2021 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the county for behavioral health and recovery services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kernbhrs.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Kern County Superior Court Self-Help Center
1215 Truxtun Ave., 1st floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help preparing forms for family law, guardianship, and small claims matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kern.courts.ca.gov
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
- 2-1-1 Kern HelpLine
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