Carpinteria

Local offices in Carpinteria

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Carpinteria Valley Water District

  1301 Santa Ynez Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

  Help here

  • Water bills and customer assistancePay your water bill, ask about your account, or apply for the district's low-income customer assistance program.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 805-684-2816DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cvwd.net

• Older adults · City office

  AgeWell

  941 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsAdults age 60 and older can join free activities and get a hot meal in a group setting.Apply online
  Call 805-881-1279DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carpinteriaca.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Carpinteria City Hall

  5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

  Help here

  • City services and service requestsContact the City for general help or to report a local service issue.
  Call 805-684-5405DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carpinteriaca.gov

• Library · City office

  Carpinteria Community Library

  5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsGet a library card and borrow books, digital materials, and other resources.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 805-684-4314DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Carpinteria website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carpinteria

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

Offices for all of Santa Barbara County

Carpinteria is in Santa Barbara County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Department of Social Services

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesContact the department to apply for or manage county social services and benefits.
  Call 866-404-4007Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.countyofsb.org

• Public health · County office

  Public Health Department WIC Program

  315 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food and nutrition education to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 805-681-5275DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Department of Child Support Services

  260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe office helps parents and guardians establish and manage child support.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Department of Behavioral Wellness

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesCall the access line for crisis response or help connecting to county behavioral health services.Read more
  Call 888-868-1649Website

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Santa Barbara County

  Help here

  • Local service information and referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211santabarbaracounty.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Santa Barbara County Law Library

  1100 Anacapa Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

  Help here

  • Legal information and court formsResidents can use legal information, court forms, and research materials at the law library.
  Call 805-568-2296DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Santa Barbara 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