Lassen County
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Local offices in Lassen County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Lassen County Health and Social Services
1445 Paul Bunyan Rd, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, and health care benefits in person or get help with an application.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lassencounty.gov
Child support · County office
Lassen County Department of Child Support Services
2950 Riverside Drive, Suite 104, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help starting or changing a child support case and with support orders and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lassencounty.gov
Local office · County office
Lassen County Housing & Grants
1445 Paul Bunyan Road, Suite D, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing navigation, case management, or financial help with housing costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lassencounty.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Lassen County
Help here
- Local resource informationFind local help and referrals; the service is listed for Lassen County during disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lassencounty.org
Public health · County office
Lassen County Public Health
1445 Paul Bunyan Road, Suite B, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet vaccinations, pregnancy testing, STI and HIV testing, and other clinic services by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lassencounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lassen County Behavioral Health
555 Hospital Lane, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet help with mental health needs, substance use treatment, and behavioral health crises.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lassencounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lassen County Law Library and Self-Help Center
Access to Justice Center, 1st Floor, Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Law libraryUse free legal reference materials and public computers at the law library.
- Court self-helpGet procedural information and help completing court forms as a self-represented court user.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lassen.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Planning and Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging
208 West Center Street, Yreka, CA 96097
Help here
- Aging services information and referralFind information and referrals for services for older adults and adults with functional impairments in Lassen County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on psa2.org
Veterans · County office
Lassen County Veterans Service Office
1205 Main Street, Memorial Building, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and connecting with medical, education, housing, and employment resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lassencounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lassen County Office of Emergency Services
697-345 Highway 36, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessGet county emergency information and learn how to prepare for local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lassencounty.gov
State office · State office
California DMV Susanville Field Office
2615 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or identification card and handle vehicle title and registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · Regional office
Lassen Library District
1618 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library's books, public computers, Wi-Fi, and study spaces.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lassenlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lassen County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Dr, Sparks, NV 89437
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Northern California, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Plumas County Community Development Commission
P.O. Box 319, Quincy, CA 95971
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lassen 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Lassen 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