Merced
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Local offices in Merced
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Local office · City office
City of Merced Customer Service
678 W 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall the city to find the right department or ask about city services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmerced.gov
Local office · City office
City of Merced Housing Division
678 W 18th Street, 2nd Floor, Merced, CA 95340
Help here
- Housing programs and resourcesGet information about city housing programs, housing plans, and available resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmerced.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Merced Utility Billing
678 W 18th Street, 1st Floor, Merced, CA 95340
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- Water, sewer, and garbage billsGet help with city utility bills, payments, and starting or stopping service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmerced.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Merced Public Works
Help here
- Public works service requestsReport problems with water, sewer, trash collection, streets, or street lights.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmerced.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Community Services
632 W 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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- Recreation programs and classesFind city recreation programs, classes, and activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmerced.gov
Older adults · City office
Merced Senior Community Center
755 W 15th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Help here
- Senior activitiesVisit the center for activities and programs for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmerced.gov
State office · State office
California DMV Merced Field Office
1313 W 12th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the field office for driver license and identification services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Merced County
Merced is in Merced County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Merced County Human Services Agency
2115 West Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA 95341
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- CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Medi-CalApply for food benefits, cash aid, and health coverage for eligible residents.
- Adult and Aging ServicesGet help with adult protective services, caregiver support, transportation, and other aging services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmerced.com
Public health · County office
Merced County Department of Public Health
260 East 15th Street, Merced, CA 95341
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs, vaccines, and public health resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmerced.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the County of Merced
405 U Street, Merced, CA 95341
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersFind affordable housing programs and apply for housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on merced-pha.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
301 East 13th Street, Merced, CA 95341
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet connected to mental health and substance use services for adults and youth.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmerced.com
Veterans · County office
Merced County Veterans Service Office
1920 Customer Care Way, Atwater, CA 95301
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmerced.com
Child support · County office
Merced County Child Support Services
3368 North Highway 59, Suite A, Merced, CA 95348
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payments, and case information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmerced.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
- 211 Merced 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.
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