Montclair
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Local offices in Montclair
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Montclair Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing assistanceCheck the housing authority website for tenant resources and current applicant information.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montclairhousing.org
Local office · Regional office
Inland SoCal 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help and community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on inlandsocaluw.org
Local office · City office
City of Montclair City Hall
5111 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763
Help here
- City information and helpContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmontclair.org
Older adults · City office
Montclair Senior Center
5111 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763
Help here
- Senior programs and servicesCall or visit for information about programs and services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmontclair.org
Human services · City office
Montclair Human Services Department
5111 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and register for recreation classes, activities, and programs for residents.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmontclair.org
Library · County office
Montclair Branch Library
9955 Fremont Avenue, Montclair, CA 91763
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials and get help with library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.sbcounty.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Montclair
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
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Counties
2950 - A Jefferson Street, Riverside, CA 92504
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
Inland Counties Legal Services, 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
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County
696 S Tippecanoe Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408-2607
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of San Bernardino County
Montclair is in San Bernardino County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Transitional Assistance Department
Help here
- Cash, food, and health benefitsApply for or get help with CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.gov
Public health · County office
San Bernardino County WIC Program
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.sbcounty.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsb.com
Public health · County office
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
451 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county clinics, health programs, disease information, and other public health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sbcounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall for help finding mental health or substance use care, including crisis and treatment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
San Bernardino Superior Court Self-Help Services
Help here
- Court forms and self-helpGet free help understanding court steps and completing forms if you do not have a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbernardino.courts.ca.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
- Inland SoCal 211
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