Ojai
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Local offices in Ojai
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Local office · City office
Ojai City Hall
401 S Ventura Street, Ojai, CA 93023
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding the city department or service you need.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ojai.ca.gov
Library · County office
Ojai Library
111 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, public resources, and library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.venturacounty.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Jack Boyd Community Center
510 Park Road, Ojai, CA 93023
Help here
- Senior and community programsJoin city activities and programs for adults and older residents.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ojai.ca.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ventura County
Ojai is in Ventura County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Ventura County Human Services Agency
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help with food, cash, health coverage, employment, and family services.
- Homeless servicesContact the county for information about homeless services and housing support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venturacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Ventura County Public Health
3147 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.venturacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Ventura County WIC
3147 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with food, nutrition education, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.venturacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ventura County Behavioral Health
1911 Williams Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall for mental health screening, crisis help, treatment, or referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.venturacounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Ventura County Veteran Services Office
5740 Ralston Street, Suite 304, Ventura, CA 93003
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help preparing and following up on claims for veterans, dependents, and survivors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venturacounty.gov
Child support · County office
Ventura County Department of Child Support Services
5171 Verdugo Way, Camarillo, CA 93012
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venturacounty.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 Ventura 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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