Escalon

Local offices in Escalon

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Escalon Utility Billing

  2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, garbage, and green waste billsStart or stop city utility service, pay a bill, or ask about payment arrangements.Apply online
  Call 209-691-7423DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escalon.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 San Joaquin

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, health care, bills, and other needs.Read more
  Call 800-436-9997Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211sj.org

• Library · Regional office

  Escalon Branch Library

  1540 Second Street, Escalon, CA 95320

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, print or copy documents, and find study space.
  Call 209-838-2494DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ssjcpl.org

• Local office · City office

  Escalon City Hall

  2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and reaching city departments.
  Call 209-691-7400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escalon.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Escalon Community Center

  1055 Escalon Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320

  Help here

  • Community center rentals and activitiesAsk about community center use for social, recreation, educational, or service group activities.
  Call 209-691-7372DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escalon.hosted.civiclive.com

City of Escalon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Escalon

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

Offices for all of San Joaquin County

Escalon is in San Joaquin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  333 E. Washington Street, Stockton, CA 95202

  Help here

  • Human services assistanceContact the agency for help with county human services programs.
  Call 209-468-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sjchsa.org

• Child support · County office

  San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe department helps establish, change, and enforce child support orders.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin

  2575 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton, CA 95207

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority about its housing programs and services.
  Call 209-460-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsjonline.org

• Public health · County office

  San Joaquin County Public Health Services

  1601 E. Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, CA 95205

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and information.
  Call 209-468-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services

  1212 N. California Street, Stockton, CA 95202

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use services.
  Call 209-468-8700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  San Joaquin County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  Help here

  • Court self-helpThe center helps people without lawyers understand court forms and procedures.
  Call 209-468-2600Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sjcourts.org

Everything in San Joaquin 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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