Yuma County

Local offices in Yuma County

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

• Public health · County office

  Yuma County WIC

  2200 W. 28th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 928-317-4500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yumacountyaz.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Yuma County Housing Department

  2050 W. Main Street, Suite 88, Somerton, AZ 85350

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Vouchers and public housingThe department accepts applications for housing assistance for eligible low-income households.Apply onlineRead more
  • Family Self-SufficiencyThe program connects eligible housing residents with education, job, child care, and other support services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 928-304-7333DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yumacountyaz.gov

• Public health · County office

  Yuma County Public Health Services District

  2200 W. 28th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe Health District offers programs that help prevent disease, address environmental health risks, and support healthy behaviors.
  Call 928-317-4550DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yumacountyaz.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Yuma County Law Library and Self-Service Center

  250 W. 2nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85364

  Help here

  • Court self-help and law libraryResidents representing themselves can use court information, forms, and law library resources.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yumacountyaz.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Yuma County Emergency Management

  4343 S. Avenue 5 1/2 E, Yuma, AZ 85365

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and coordinates county response and recovery efforts.
  Call 928-817-8499DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yumacountyaz.gov

• State office

  Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, Yuma Office

  2165 E. Gila Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ 85365

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit the office for driver license and motor vehicle services.
  Call 602-255-0072DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov

• Library · County office

  Yuma County Library District

  2951 S. 21st Drive, Yuma, AZ 85364

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe library district offers books, digital materials, learning resources, and public programs.
  Call 928-782-1871DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yumalibrary.org

Yuma County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Yuma County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Yuma County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Cocopah Indian Tribe - Cocopah Vocational Training Center

  Also helps young people

  10 miles away

  14515 S Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350

  Hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday - Friday

  Call 928-627-8026DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Somerton Resource Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  201 North Bingham Avenue, Suite 6, Somerton, AZ 85350

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm & Friday 9:00am - 5:00 pm (Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm)

  Call 928-550-6064Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Arizona Department of Economic Security - Yuma

  12 miles away

  1800 East Palo Verde Street, Yuma, AZ 85365

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm

  Call 602-542-9935DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  San Luis Resource Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  1435 Main Street, San Luis, AZ 85349

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm (Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm(Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm)

  Call 928-236-1230Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center

  ARIZONA@WORK Yuma County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  3826 W. 16th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364

  Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  Call 928-329-0990 Ext: 2001 or 8011DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 23, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Martin Luther King Jr Center

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  300 South 13th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  Call 928-783-9347DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 20, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Yuma County

• San Luis
• Somerton
• Wellton
• Yuma

Arizona programs by kind of help

These are run by Arizona 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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