Madera
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Local offices in Madera
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Division
205 W 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or stopping water, sewer, and trash service, paying a bill, or asking about a payment plan.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madera.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Services
238 S D Street, Madera, CA 93638
Help here
- Senior activities and programsAdults can find senior fitness, social, technology, and day trip programs at city senior centers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madera.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
205 W 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall City Hall for general questions about city services or to find the right department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madera.gov
State office · State office
California DMV Madera Field Office
1206 Maple Street, Madera, CA 93637
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the field office for driver license and identification services, including applications and renewals.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Community Services Department
701 E 5th Street, Madera, CA 93638
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind and register for recreation programs, sports, fitness classes, and park activities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madera.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Madera
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
Central California Food Bank
4010 E. Amendola Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
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
California Rural Legal Assistance, 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
Central Valley Opportunity Center, Incorporated
P.O. Box 1389, Winton, CA 95388
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Madera County, Inc.
1225 Gill Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Madera County
Madera is in Madera County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Madera County Department of Social Services
1620 Sunrise Ave, Madera, CA 93638
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for CalFresh food benefits and other public assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maderacounty.com
Public health · County office
Madera County WIC Program
1604 Sunrise Ave, Madera, CA 93638
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maderacounty.com
Child support · County office
Madera County Department of Child Support Services
120 N. Lake St, Madera, CA 93638
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and child support orders or collecting support payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maderacounty.com
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Madera
205 N. G St, Madera, CA 93637
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about its public housing and housing assistance programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maderaha.org
Public health · County office
Madera County Department of Public Health
1604 Sunrise Ave, Madera, CA 93638
Help here
- Public health clinicGet vaccines, tuberculosis testing, STI testing, and family planning services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maderacounty.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Madera County Behavioral Health Services
209 E. 7th St, Madera, CA 93638
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the department to get mental health and substance use services or find a local program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maderacounty.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.
- 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
- Interface Children & Family Services 211 Madera 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