Sonora
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Local offices in Sonora
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Sonora City Hall
94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sonoraca.com
State office · State office
California Department of Motor Vehicles, Sonora Field Office
885 Morning Star Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.Apply online
- Vehicle registrationHandle vehicle registration, title transfers, plates, and permits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Tuolumne County
Sonora is in Tuolumne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Tuolumne County Department of Social Services
20075 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for CalFresh food benefits or CalWORKs cash aid.
- Medi-CalGet help applying for Medi-Cal health coverage.
- In-home supportGet information about in-home care for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Public health · County office
Tuolumne County Public Health
20111 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and referrals for local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Public health · County office
Tuolumne County WIC
20111 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Tuolumne County Behavioral Health
105 Hospital Road, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health and substance use assessments, treatment, and support.
- Crisis supportCall or visit for crisis support and help connecting with local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Veterans · County office
Tuolumne County Veterans Service Office
105 Hospital Road, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing veterans benefits claims, appeals, and related paperwork.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Child support · Regional office
Central Sierra Child Support Agency, Tuolumne County Office
975 Morning Star Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing child support orders and collecting payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cscsa.org
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 Tuolumne County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-984-7506 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988