Alameda County

Local offices in Alameda County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Alameda County Social Services Agency

  2000 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and other county benefits.Apply online
  • Immigrant and refugee servicesGet help finding financial assistance, health care, employment support, and other services.Read more
  Call 510-263-2420DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov

• Public health · County office

  Alameda County WIC

  39155 Liberty Street, Suite D-470, Fremont, CA 94538

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a young child.Apply online
  Call 510-595-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Alameda County Child Support Services

  5669 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588

  Help here

  • Child supportGet help starting, changing, or enforcing a child support case.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.alamedacountyca.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Alameda

  22941 Atherton Street, Hayward, CA 94541

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance programs and applications.Read more
  Call 510-538-8876DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haca.net

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Alameda County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211alamedacounty.org

• Public health · County office

  Alameda County Public Health Department

  1100 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and referrals for county public health services.Read more
  Call 510-267-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services

  2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use referralsCall for help finding mental health care or substance use treatment.Read more
  Call 510-567-8100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Alameda County Law Library

  125 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

  Help here

  • Legal information and researchUse legal books, databases, and guides for legal research and court forms.
  Call 510-208-4832DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawlibrary.alamedacountyca.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Alameda County Area Agency on Aging

  6955 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 143, Oakland, CA 94605

  Help here

  • Information and assistance for older adultsFind local services and support for older adults and family caregivers.
  Call 510-577-1900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Alameda County Veterans Service Office

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Alameda County Office of Emergency Services

  4985 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsFind emergency alerts and information to prepare for disasters.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ready.acgov.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Eden Area America's Job Center of California

  24100 Amador Street, 3rd Floor, Hayward, CA 94544

  Help here

  • Job search and training supportGet help with job searches, career training, and finding work.
  Call 510-670-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acwdb.org

• State office

  California DMV Hayward Field Office

  150 Jackson Street, Hayward, CA 94544

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, identification card, and vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Alameda County Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet library information, reading resources, and help from library staff.Read more
  Call 510-745-1500Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aclibrary.org

Alameda County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alameda County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Alameda County

• Alameda
• Albany
• Berkeley
• Dublin
• Emeryville
• Fremont
• Hayward
• Livermore
• Newark
• Oakland
• Piedmont
• Pleasanton
• San Leandro
• Union City

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