Modoc County
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Local offices in Modoc County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Modoc County Social Services
120 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Help here
- Social services and benefitsGet help with county social services and benefit programs.
- CalWORKsApply for cash aid and employment support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmodoc.gov
Child support · Regional office
Siskiyou Modoc Regional Department of Child Support Services
120 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Help here
- Child support and paternity servicesGet help with child support and paternity services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on siskiyoucounty.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Shasta County Housing Authority
1450 Court Street, Suite 108, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental help through the voucher program serving Modoc County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Modoc County Public Health
441 N Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and services from the county health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmodoc.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Modoc County Behavioral Health
441 N Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet mental health and substance use treatment and support for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmodoc.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Modoc County Superior Court Self-Help Center
205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Help here
- Free legal helpGet free help with common court matters if you do not have a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on modoc.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Planning and Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and adult servicesFind aging and adult support services for residents of Modoc County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on psa2.org
Veterans · County office
Modoc County Veterans' Services
Help here
- Veterans' servicesContact the county office for help with veterans' services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmodoc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Modoc County Office of Emergency Services
102 S Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county emergency alerts and find information about emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofmodoc.gov
State office · State office
California DMV Alturas Field Office
903 W C Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesApply for driver licenses and identification, take tests, transfer titles, and handle vehicle registration.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Modoc County Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources for reading, learning, and community information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on modoccountylibrary.org
Modoc County, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Modoc 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
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Dr, Sparks, NV 89437
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
Modoc-Siskiyou Community Action Agency
2060 Campus Drive, Yreka, CA 96097
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Modoc 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 California
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