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Local offices in Bell
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Local office · City office
City of Bell City Hall
6330 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA 90201
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- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall with questions about city services or to share a comment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbell.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Bell Community Services Department
6250 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA 90201
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- Parks, recreation, and community programsFind city parks, recreation programs, classes, and activities for children and adults.
- Senior programsOlder adults can find exercise, social activities, and information about daily meals.Read more
- Local transit and senior transportationSeniors and people with disabilities can ask about Dial-A-Ride and subsidized bus passes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbell.gov
Human services · City office
City of Bell Homeless Services
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- Shelter and housing helpPeople experiencing homelessness can contact the city for help finding shelter, health care, and permanent housing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbell.gov
Housing authority · City office
Bell Community Housing Authority
4874 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA 90201
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- City-owned apartment rentals and mobile home parksThe authority manages city-owned apartments and mobile home parks; contact a park manager for details.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbell.gov
Library · County office
Bell Express Library
4357 E Gage Avenue, Bell, CA 90201
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- Library servicesVisit for library materials, children's and teen spaces, and online books and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lacountylibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Los Angeles County
Bell is in Los Angeles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
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- Benefits and cash assistanceApply in person for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Relief, and other benefits at a district office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dpss.lacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
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- Public health clinicsPublic Health clinics offer services such as immunizations and testing for some infections.Read more
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.lacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
550 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
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- Mental health help and crisis supportCall for mental health services, crisis support, and help finding care in Los Angeles County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.gov
Housing authority · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing
655 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90014
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- Homelessness and housing supportGet connected to outreach, housing, and prevention resources if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on homeless.lacounty.gov
Housing authority · County office
Los Angeles County Development Authority
700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
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- Housing assistanceGet information about county housing programs, including public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lacda.org
Older adults · County office
Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department
510 S. Vermont Avenue, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information about services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ad.lacounty.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
- 211 LA
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