Cypress
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Local offices in Cypress
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Local office · City office
Cypress City Hall
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall City Hall with questions about city services or to find the right city office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cypressca.org
Housing authority · City office
Cypress Housing Division
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Help here
- Housing information and assistanceGet information about fair housing, affordable housing programs, and help for tenants and homeowners.
- Utility bill assistance informationFind utility company programs that may help eligible households pay their bills.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cypressca.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Cypress Recreation and Community Services
5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Help here
- Recreation classes and programsFind city classes, sports programs, activities, and community center information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cypressca.org
Older adults · City office
Cypress Senior Center
9031 Grindlay Street, Cypress, CA 90630
Help here
- Senior programs and servicesOlder adults can ask about activities, nutrition programs, and transportation services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cypressca.org
Library · County office
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and community programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ocpl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Orange County
Cypress is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Orange County Social Services Agency
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash aid, Medi-Cal, and other assistance at a regional office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ssa.ocgov.com
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health Services
1725 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet information about county clinics, vaccines, testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Care Agency WIC
2137 E. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92806
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
Housing authority · County office
Orange County Housing Authority
1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Help here
- Housing vouchers and rental assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible residents use rental assistance and housing vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthority.oc.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Orange County Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services
Help here
- Mental health and substance use helpCall or chat with a county navigator to find mental health or substance use services and crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
Veterans · County office
Orange County Veterans Service Office
1300 S. Grand Ave., Building B, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans service staff help veterans and their families apply for VA benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.ocgov.com
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
- 2-1-1 Orange County
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