Amador County
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Local offices in Amador County
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Human services · County office
Amador County Social Services
10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 200, Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and other public benefits at the county office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Amador County Public Health
10877 Conductor Blvd., Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services, immunizations, and tuberculosis clinics.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Amador County Behavioral Health
10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 300, Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careContact the department for mental health and substance use treatment, support, and crisis help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Amador County Veterans Services
10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 100, Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and preparing or appealing claims.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov
Child support · County office
Central Sierra Child Support Agency
639 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services by contacting the agency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Amador County Office of Emergency Services
700 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642
Help here
- Emergency information and alertsGet county emergency updates and sign up for emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov
Library · County office
Amador County Library
530 Sutter Street, Jackson, CA 95642
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow books and other materials and access library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Amador County Superior Court Self-Help
500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642
Help here
- Court self-helpGet procedural information and help with basic legal paperwork when representing yourself.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on amador.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area 12 Agency on Aging
19074 Standard Road, Suite A, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about meals, caregiver support, and local services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on area12.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency
10590 Highway 88, Jackson, CA 95642
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact ATCAA for housing help, shelter, and homelessness prevention services in Amador County.Read more
- Utility and energy helpAsk ATCAA about utility bill assistance and home energy programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atcaa.org
State office · State office
California DMV Jackson Field Office
201 Clinton Road, Jackson, CA 95642
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing, testing, vehicle registration, and title services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Amador 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 California, Amador County disaster service
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