San Juan Capistrano

Local offices in San Juan Capistrano

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

  Help here

  • General city helpCall City Hall to be directed to the city department that can help you.
  Call 949-493-1171DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancapistrano.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Community Services and Senior Services

  25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder adults can contact the Community Center about city senior services and support.
  • Community programs and recreationResidents can find city programs, classes, and recreation activities through Community Services.
  Call 949-493-5911DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancapistrano.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Customer Service and Payment Processing

  Help here

  • City utility bills and paymentsContact Customer Service for help with city utility bills and payments.
  Call 949-487-4300Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancapistrano.gov

• Local office · City office

  Public Works Service Request

  Help here

  • Report a maintenance issueResidents can report a city maintenance issue to Public Works.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancapistrano.gov

• Library · County office

  San Juan Capistrano Library

  31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the library for books, internet access, and learning programs.
  Call 949-493-1752DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ocpl.org

City of San Juan Capistrano website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Offices for all of Orange County

San Juan Capistrano is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Orange County Social Services Agency

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash aid, Medi-Cal, and other assistance at a regional office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-281-9799Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ssa.ocgov.com

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health Services

  1725 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsGet information about county clinics, vaccines, testing, and other public health services.
  Call 800-564-8448DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Care Agency WIC

  2137 E. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92806

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 888-968-7942DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com

• Housing authority · County office

  Orange County Housing Authority

  1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705

  Help here

  • Housing vouchers and rental assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible residents use rental assistance and housing vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 714-480-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthority.oc.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Orange County Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use helpCall or chat with a county navigator to find mental health or substance use services and crisis support.
  Call 855-625-4657Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com

• Veterans · County office

  Orange County Veterans Service Office

  1300 S. Grand Ave., Building B, Santa Ana, CA 92705

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans service staff help veterans and their families apply for VA benefits.
  Call 714-480-6555DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.ocgov.com

Everything in Orange 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