Arroyo Grande

Local offices in Arroyo Grande

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 SLO County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or text 211 to find local health and human service resources in San Luis Obispo County.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayslo.org

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  214 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer billing, payments, and payment policies.Apply online
  Call 805-473-5430DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arroyogrande.org

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact the city for general questions and help with city services.
  Call 805-473-5400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arroyogrande.org

• Library · County office

  Arroyo Grande Library

  800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

  Help here

  • Library servicesPick up library holds and returns and use other library services at the temporary location while the main library is renovated.
  Call 805-473-7161DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on catalog.slolibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Mark M. Millis Community Center and Recreation Services

  1221 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facility informationFind recreation classes, sports, events, and information about city facilities.
  Call 805-473-5474DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arroyogrande.org

City of Arroyo Grande website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Arroyo Grande

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

Job help near Arroyo Grande

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Arroyo Grande. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  SLO Cal Career-San Luis Obispo

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  285 South Street, Suite K, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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

  Call 805-439-2557DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  America`s Job Center of California Workforce Resource Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  1410 South Broadway, Suite E, Santa Maria, CA 93454

  Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Call 805-614-1550DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center of California- Taft

  63 miles away

  119 North 10th Street, Kern County department of Human Resources, Taft, CA 93268

  Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

  Call 661-763-0200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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.

Offices for all of San Luis Obispo County

Arroyo Grande is in San Luis Obispo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Department of Social Services

  3433 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesApply for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and other county programs.
  Call 805-781-1600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov

• Public health · County office

  County WIC Clinic

  2191 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 805-781-5570DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Department of Child Support Services

  277 South Street, Suite R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child and medical support orders.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo (HASLO)

  487 Leff Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and housing programs for eligible residents.
  Call 805-543-4478DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of San Luis Obispo County 211 Helpline

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Department of Public Health

  2191 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and help protecting community health.
  Call 805-781-5500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov

Everything in San Luis Obispo 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.
• 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
• 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