Loyalton
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Local offices in Loyalton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Sierra County Social Services, Loyalton Office
202 Front Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Help here
- Public assistanceAsk about county assistance programs and apply in person at the Loyalton office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sierracounty.ca.gov
Older adults · County office
Loyalton Senior Center
302 First Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Help here
- Senior meals and food distributionOlder adults can visit for weekday lunches and scheduled food distribution.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sierracounty.ca.gov
Local office · City office
Loyalton City Hall
605 School Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Help here
- City services and water and sewer billsContact City Hall for city services or to ask about and pay water and sewer bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofloyalton.org
Library · Regional office
Loyalton Library
511 Main Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Help here
- Library materialsVisit the library to use its print and digital collections.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sierracounty.ca.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Loyalton
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 Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
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
Offices for all of Sierra County
Loyalton is in Sierra County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sierra County Social Services
202 Front Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Relief, and other public assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult and child protective servicesReport concerns about the safety or care of a child or a vulnerable adult.Read more
- In-Home Supportive ServicesAsk about in-home care services for eligible older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sierracounty.ca.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Butte County
181 E. Shasta Avenue, Chico, CA 95973
Help here
- North State Food BankFind food distribution programs serving residents of Sierra County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecaa.com
Child support · Regional office
Nevada County Child Support Services
Help here
- Child support servicesSierra County residents can contact the regional office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sierracounty.ca.gov
Public health · County office
Sierra County Public Health
202 Front Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, communicable diseases, and other county health programs.Read more
- WICAsk about nutrition and food support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sierracounty.ca.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Sierra County Behavioral Health
704 Mill Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county for mental health counseling, substance use services, and crisis support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sierracounty.ca.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Sierra County Superior Court Self-Help
100 Courthouse Square, Second Floor, Downieville, CA 95936
Help here
- Self-help court resourcesUse free court resources to complete forms and learn about representing yourself in some legal matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sierra.courts.ca.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.
- 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
- 211 Connecting Point
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