San Diego
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Local offices in San Diego
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
2-1-1 San Diego
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time for free, confidential help finding food, housing, health care, and other local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sandiego.org
State office
Employment Development Department, Disability Insurance Office
9246 Lightwave Ave., Building A, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
Help here
- Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave claimsGet help with questions about California Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave claims.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
Human services · City office
Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department
Help here
- Homelessness support and referralsFind city outreach and housing resources, or call 2-1-1 to connect with help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Housing help · Regional office
San Diego Housing Commission
1122 Broadway, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- Rental assistanceLearn about Section 8 rental assistance and check or update a waitlist application.Apply onlineRead more
- Affordable rental housingSearch for affordable rental homes owned or supported by the Housing Commission.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sdhc.org
Utilities · City office
Public Utilities Department
Help here
- Water bill assistanceEligible city water customers can apply for a credit through the H2O SD program.Apply onlineRead more
- Water and sewer account helpGet help with city water and sewer bills, payments, and account questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Local office · City office
Human Relations Commission
202 C St., 12th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- Discrimination and bias complaintsAsk the commission to record, investigate, resolve, or refer a complaint about discrimination or bias.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Older adults · City office
AgeWell Services
Help here
- Programs for older adultsAdults age 60 and older can find recreation, wellness, learning, social, and volunteer programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Veterans · City office
Military, Veterans & Family Resources
202 C St., 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- Veteran and military family resourcesFind information about local resources for veterans, service members, and military families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Local office · City office
Get It Done
Help here
- Report a neighborhood problemReport non-emergency problems such as potholes, graffiti, or damaged street signs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on getitdone.sandiego.gov
Human services · City office
Youth and Family Services
Help here
- Youth and family resourcesFind city and community resources and programs for children, youth, and families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Immigrant services · City office
New San Diegan Resource Center
202 C St., 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- Resources for immigrants and refugeesFind city information and community resources for immigrants and refugees who are new to San Diego.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Metro Career Center, America's Job Center of California
4389 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet free help with job searches, career planning, resumes, training, and work readiness.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.org
State office · Regional office
MTS Transit Store
1255 Imperial Ave., Suite 100A, San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- Reduced transit faresEligible seniors, people with disabilities, Medicare recipients, and youth can get reduced fare identification and passes.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sdmts.com
State office
San Diego DMV Field Office
3960 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
San Diego Public Library
330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- Library servicesUse library locations, books, computers, classes, and community programs across the city.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Local office · City office
City Information Center
202 C St., San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- City information and referralsCall for general city information and help finding the right city department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation centers, pools, classes, and activities for children and adults.Apply onlineRead more
- Activity fee waiverResidents who qualify by income can request reduced fees for eligible recreation and aquatic programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiego.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Diego
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 San Diego
9477 Waples Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121
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 Aid Society of San Diego, 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
County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Community Action Partnership
649 W. Mission Ave. Mailstop: N-465, Escondido, CA 92025
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of San Diego County
San Diego is in San Diego County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Central Region Family Resource Center - Metro
1130 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Help here
- CalFresh, Medi-Cal and General ReliefApply for food assistance, health coverage or temporary cash aid here.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Community action · County office
Community Action Partnership of San Diego County
Help here
- Household and community supportFind local help with household needs, income supports and financial skills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Child support · County office
Department of Child Support Services
3666 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services, payments and case questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego
3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Help here
- Rental assistance and public housingGet information about rental assistance and affordable housing programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Public health · County office
Central Public Health Center
5101 Market Street, Suite 2000, San Diego, CA 92114
Help here
- Preventive health servicesGet eligible vaccinations and other preventive health services here.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Behavioral Health Services
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careFind mental health and substance use treatment and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandiegocounty.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.
- 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
- 2-1-1 San Diego
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