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Local offices in Calaveras County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Calaveras Works and Human Services Agency
509 East St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249
Help here
- Benefits and human servicesApply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and other county human services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.calaverasgov.us
Public health · County office
Calaveras County Public Health
700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite C-2, San Andreas, CA 95249
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and ask about clinic, family health, and disease prevention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.calaverasgov.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services
891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about counseling, treatment, medication services, and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on behavioralhealth.calaverasgov.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Calaveras Superior Court Self-Help Legal Center
400 Government Center Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help finding court information and preparing forms if you are representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calaveras.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area 12 Agency on Aging
19074 Standard Road, Suite A, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about meals, caregiver support, and local services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on area12.org
Veterans · County office
Calaveras County Veterans Services
891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.calaverasgov.us
Emergency help · County office
Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services
891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind emergency alerts, evacuation information, and guidance for preparing for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oes.calaverasgov.us
State office
California DMV San Andreas Field Office
745 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID and get help with vehicle registration and title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Calaveras County Library
1299 Gold Hunter Road, San Andreas, CA 95249
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to find books, information, programs, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.calaverasgov.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Calaveras County, closest to the center of Angels first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Garden Acres Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
37 miles from the center of Angels607 Bird Ave., Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Adults 18 and older
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Eastside Church of God in Christ
39 miles from the center of Angels3206 E. Marsh St., Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
- Mon2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
- Wed2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northeast Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
39 miles from the center of Angels2885 E. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
- Mon9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Wed9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Fri9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Who can come: ZIP codes 95205 and 95210
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Kennedy Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
39 miles from the center of Angels2800 S. D St., Stockton, CA 95206
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Mon. through Fri. 10:30 am. Commodity Program to 3rd Thurs 9 am.
Who can come: San Joaquin County residents
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Interfaith Food Bank
39 miles from the center of Angels2209 E. Main St., Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: San Joaquin County residents
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hurricane Missionary Baptist
39 miles from the center of Angels428 S. Ash St., Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Call for hours of Food Program.
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Calaveras County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
1220 Vanderbilt Cir, Manteca, CA 95337
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Northern California, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Calaveras-Mariposa Community Action Agency
509 East St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Calaveras 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
Mother Lode Job Training - Calaveras
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
11 miles away
560 Mountain Ranch Road, Oakview Professional Building, San Andreas, CA 95249
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
Youth program
Job Connection - Calaveras
11 miles away
7 Main Street, PO Box 1002, San Andreas, CA 95249
Unemployment benefits in California
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Mother Lode Workforce Development Board
197 B Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370
Workforce board
California Workforce Development Board
1416 9th Street, Floor 14, Sacramento, CA 95814
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 Calaveras 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Calaveras County
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.
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