San Francisco County
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Local offices in San Francisco County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
San Francisco Human Services Agency
1460 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help with CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal health coverage, and cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sfhsa.org
Public health · County office
San Francisco Department of Public Health
1145 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Help here
- Public health and health servicesFind public health information and connect with city health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children.Read more
- Behavioral health accessCall the access line any time to connect with mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sf.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco
1815 Egbert Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
Help here
- Housing programsFind information about public housing and other housing programs for applicants and residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sfha.org
Older adults · Regional office
Department of Disability and Aging Services, Area Agency on Aging
2 Gough Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information, referrals, and support for older adults and family caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sfhsa.org
Veterans · County office
San Francisco County Veterans Service Office
2 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and local benefits for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sfhsa.org
Child support · County office
San Francisco Department of Child Support Services
617 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case and addressing support orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.ca.gov
Library · County office
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, learning resources, and public information services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sfpl.org
Courts and legal help · State office
San Francisco Superior Court ACCESS Center
400 McAllister Street, Room 509, San Francisco, CA 94102-4514
Help here
- Court self-helpGet legal information and referrals for representing yourself in many civil cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sf.courts.ca.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
San Francisco America's Job Center of California
601 Jackson Street, Ground Floor, San Francisco, CA 94133
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help looking for work, training, and employment services at a local job center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
State office · State office
California DMV San Francisco Field Office
1377 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID and handle vehicle registration services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
YMCA of San Francisco Community Action Agency
Help here
- Community action servicesThe agency works with local partners to reduce poverty and its effects for San Francisco residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ymcasf.org
Human services · Regional office
211 Bay Area
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 for help finding food, shelter, health care, jobs, senior services, and other local support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bayarea.org
City and County of San Francisco website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in San Francisco 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 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