Clearlake

Local offices in Clearlake

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city administration, public works, roads, and other city services.
  • Water bill assistanceEligible low- to moderate-income households can apply for short-term help paying water utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 707-994-8201DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clearlake.ca.us

• Older adults · City office

  Clearlake Community Senior Center

  3245 Bowers Avenue, Clearlake, CA 95422

  Help here

  • Senior and community centerResidents can contact the city about using the center, and seniors can call about Meals on Wheels.
  Call 707-994-8201DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clearlake.ca.us

• Library · County office

  Redbud Library

  14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, CA 95422

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use free Wi-Fi and public computers.
  Call 707-994-5115DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.lakecountyca.gov

City of Clearlake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Clearlake

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

Offices for all of Lake County

Clearlake is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Lake County Department of Social Services

  15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457

  Help here

  • Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for food and health coverage and ask about cash assistance for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
  • Employment servicesGet help with job search and employment services.Read more
  Call 707-995-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Lake County Child Support Services

  3980 Gard Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and your child support case.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  E Center WIC of Lake County

  831 Bevins Street, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding people and families with young children can get food and nutrition support.
  Call 707-263-5253DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ecenter.org

• Housing authority · County office

  Lake County Housing Programs

  15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about county housing programs, including Section 8 and housing assistance.
  Call 707-995-3744DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Lake County

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall or text 211 to get connected with local health and human services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lake.org

• Public health · County office

  Lake County Public Health

  922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with county public health services.
  Call 707-263-1090DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.lakecountyca.gov

Everything in Lake 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