Los Alamitos
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Local offices in Los Alamitos
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Universal Waste Systems
Help here
- Trash and recycling service and billsContact the city’s waste provider about collection, recycling, or your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflosalamitos.org
Utilities · Regional office
Golden State Water Company
10852 Cherry Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2444
Help here
- Water service and billsContact Golden State Water about water service, bills, or emergencies.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gswater.com
Local office · City office
Los Alamitos City Hall
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90623
Help here
- City services and public recordsVisit City Hall to contact city departments or ask for public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflosalamitos.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Los Alamitos Community Center
10911 Oak St., Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Help here
- Recreation and older adult programsVisit or call to ask about recreation programs and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on losalrecreation.myrec.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
OC Workforce Solutions at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base
11206 Lexington Drive, Building 244, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpVisit the center for help finding a job, training, or other workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforce.oc.gov
Library · County office
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
12700 Montecito Rd., Seal Beach, CA 90740
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, or get a library card.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ocpl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Los Alamitos
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618
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
Community Legal Aid SoCal
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
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
11870 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Orange County
Los Alamitos 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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssa.ocgov.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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
Child support · County office
Orange County Child Support Services
1055 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Child support case helpGet help opening or managing a child support case and completing related forms.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on css.ocgov.com
Housing help · 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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthority.oc.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Orange County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local health, housing, food, and other support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211oc.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.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.
- 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
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