Hollister
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Local offices in Hollister
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Local office · City office
City Hall and Citizen Request Center
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Report a city concernSend the city a question, concern, or service request through its online request form.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hollister.ca.gov
Utilities · City office
Finance Utility Billing Payment Center
327 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Pay or start and stop city water and sewer servicePay your city utility bill or contact the Finance Department to start or stop service.Apply online
- Low-income senior water discountEligible residents age 62 or older may apply for a 25 percent discount on city water service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hollister.ca.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
300 West Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Recreation programs and park facilitiesRegister for city recreation programs or ask about parks, facilities, and reservations.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hollister.ca.gov
Jobs and training · County office
San Benito County America’s Job Center of California
1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 107, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing employment training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sbcjobs.org
State office · State office
Hollister DMV Field Office
80 N Sally Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card at the field office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 San Benito County
Help here
- Local health and human service referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sanbenitocounty.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of San Benito County
Hollister is in San Benito County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
San Benito County Public Assistance
1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 206, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and county General Assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov
Human services · County office
San Benito County Children and Adult Services
1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 205, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Child and adult protective servicesContact the county to report concerns about the safety or care of a child or vulnerable adult.
- In-Home Supportive ServicesGet information about in-home support for eligible older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov
Public health · County office
San Benito County Public Health Services
351 Tres Pinos Road, Suite A-202, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county for public health information and services for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
San Benito County Behavioral Health
1131 Community Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health and substance use treatment, counseling, and referrals.
- 24-hour crisis supportCall the crisis line any time for urgent behavioral health help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbenitocountyca.gov
Housing authority · County office
San Benito County Housing Programs Division
2301 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Housing assistance informationGet information about affordable housing programs and rental support resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbenitocountyca.gov
Veterans · County office
Monterey and San Benito County Military and Veterans Affairs
Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street, Suite 115, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Veterans and survivors benefits claimsGet help filing benefit claims for veterans, their survivors, or dependents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbenitocountyca.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 San Benito 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