Mendocino County
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Local offices in Mendocino County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Mendocino County Social Services
737 S State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash aid, or Medi-Cal health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult and aging servicesGet information about adult protective services, in-home care, or general assistance.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendocinocounty.gov
Public health · County office
Mendocino County WIC
1120 S Dora Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get food benefits, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendocinocounty.gov
Child support · County office
Mendocino County Child Support Services
107 S State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting up support orders, or collecting child support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendocinocounty.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Community Development Commission of Mendocino County
1076 N State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance, public housing, or homebuyer programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortbraggca.gov
Public health · County office
Mendocino County Public Health
1120 S Dora Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county for public health and community wellness services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendocinocounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
1120 S Dora Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careCall the access line to ask about county mental health or substance use treatment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendocinocounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Mendocino County Superior Court Self-Help Center
100 N State Street, Room 304, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Court forms and legal informationGet help with court forms and legal information if you do not have a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendocino.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties
16170 Main Street, Unit F, Lower Lake, CA 95457
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about senior services, meals, caregiver support, and long-term care advocacy.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyca.gov
Veterans · County office
Mendocino County Veterans Services
405 Observatory Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans and dependent benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendocinocounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services
951 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseFind county information and support for preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendocinocounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerPoint Mendocino
2550 N State Street, Suite 3, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, career coaching, resumes, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcealliancenorthbay.org
State office · State office
California DMV Ukiah Field Office
542 S Orchard Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or ID and get help with vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Mendocino County Library
105 N Main Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, or use library programs and resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mendolibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mendocino 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
Redwood Empire Food Bank
3990 Brickway Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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
North Coast Opportunities, Inc.
413 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Mendocino 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 Mendocino 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