Mill Valley
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Local offices in Mill Valley
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Mill Valley City Hall
26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Help here
- City services and requestsContact the City or find help with city services and requests.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmillvalley.gov
Library · City office
Mill Valley Public Library
375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Help here
- Library materials and helpGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and ask library staff for help.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmillvalley.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Help here
- Senior, teen, and recreation programsFind senior activities, classes, and recreation programs at the community center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmillvalley.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Bay Area
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bayarea.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Marin County
Mill Valley is in Marin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Marin County Health and Human Services
3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWORKs or get help managing your benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Public health servicesFind county health services, health guidance, and vaccination information.Read more
- Behavioral health servicesGet help finding mental health and substance use services.Read more
- Housing and homelessness supportGet assessed for housing and homelessness services and learn about available support.Read more
- Immigrant resourcesFind county information and resources for immigrant residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.marincounty.gov
Public health · County office
Marin County WIC
3250 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a young child.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marinhhs.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Marin Housing Authority
4020 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and other housing programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marinhousing.org
Veterans · County office
Marin County Veterans Service Office
10 North San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding, preparing, and submitting claims for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.marincounty.gov
Child support · County office
Marin County Child Support Services
88 Rowland Way, Suite 200, Novato, CA 94945
Help here
- Child support case servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case and enforcing a support order.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marincounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Marin County Office of Emergency Management
1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 300, San Rafael, CA 94903
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about preparing for disasters and signing up for county emergency alerts.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marincounty.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.
- 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 Bay Area
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