Colma

Local offices in Colma

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  1198 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help finding town services and contacting town staff.
  Call 650-997-8300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colma.ca.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Colma Community Center

  1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA 94014

  Help here

  • Recreation and senior programsResidents can take part in recreation activities, events, and programs for older adults at the community center.
  Call 650-985-5678DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colma.ca.gov

Town of Colma website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Colma

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

Offices for all of San Mateo County

Colma is in San Mateo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Human Services Agency

  1500 Fashion Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and General Assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 650-802-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  San Mateo County WIC Program

  306 Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportEligible families with young children can get healthy food, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 650-573-2168DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Department of Child Support Services

  555 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063

  Help here

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

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

• Community action · County office

  San Mateo County Community Action Agency

  Help here

  • Community action and self-sufficiency supportThe county agency supports programs that help residents address poverty and prevent or end homelessness.
  Website

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

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo

  264 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA 94002

  Help here

  • Rental assistanceApply for open housing voucher waitlists and get help with rental assistance applications.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 650-802-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  San Mateo County Health

  2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

  Help here

  • Health services and public health programsFind county health programs, medical services, and public health information.
  Call 650-573-2222DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in San Mateo 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