Sonoma County
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Local offices in Sonoma County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Sonoma County Economic Assistance Division
2550 Paulin Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 94503
Help here
- CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food, health coverage, and cash assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Sonoma Community Action Network
2250 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency to find programs that support families with economic stability and well-being.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacan.org
Public health · County office
Sonoma County WIC Program
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Sonoma County Housing Authority
1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Rental assistanceAsk about rental assistance programs and how to apply for a housing choice voucher.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Sonoma County Public Health Division
463 Aviation Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with county public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Sonoma County Behavioral Health Division
2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 207, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Help here
- Mental health access and referralsCall to request an assessment and a referral for mental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Sonoma County Superior Court Civil Self-Help Center
3055 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Civil court self-helpGet help with forms and court steps for some civil cases if you do not have a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonoma.courts.ca.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Sonoma County Public Law Library
2604 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse free law books and other reference materials for civil legal research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging
3725 Westwind Boulevard, Suite 101, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet help finding caregiving, food, transportation, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Sonoma County Veterans Service Office
3725 Westwind Boulevard, Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Child support · County office
Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services
3725 Westwind Boulevard, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening a child support case, changing an order, or resolving a case question.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind county emergency alerts and information to prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Santa Rosa America's Job Center of California
606 Healdsburg Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
State office
California DMV Santa Rosa Field Office
2570 Corby Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or identification card and handle vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · Regional office
Sonoma County Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library locations and online services to borrow materials and access learning resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomalibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Sonoma County, closest to the center of Santa Rosa first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center
Project Open Hand
47 miles from the center of Santa Rosa660 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: San Francisco residents ages 18 and older
Listed on openhand.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
All Nations Pantry
48 miles from the center of Santa Rosa5815 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
48 miles from the center of Santa Rosa741 30th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
Hours
- Fri1 PM to 3:30 PM
Who can come: Residents of 94121
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Booker T. Washington (Western Addition)
Booker T. Washington Community Service Center
48 miles from the center of Santa Rosa800 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115
Hours
- Fri3:30 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Residents of 94115 or 94102, or people with a child in an afterschool program
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Chinatown YMCA - Groceries
Chinatown YMCA
48 miles from the center of Santa Rosa855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Residents of 94108 or 94133
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Stanford Hotel
Project Open Hand
48 miles from the center of Santa Rosa250 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: San Francisco residents ages 18 and older
Listed on openhand.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sonoma 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
California Rural 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 Sonoma County
2250 Northpoint Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Sonoma 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.
- 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 Sonoma County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-325-9604 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988