Cathedral City

Local offices in Cathedral City

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

• State office · County office

  Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Cathedral City Office

  68615 Perez Road, Suite 9A, Cathedral City, CA 92234

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit this office for help with CalWORKs, CalFresh, child care, General Assistance, Medi-Cal, and Welfare to Work.Apply online
  Call 877-410-8827DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Cathedral City Library

  33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public resources.
  Call 760-328-4262DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivlib.net

• Local office · City office

  Cathedral City Hall

  68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234

  Help here

  • City information and helpContact City Hall for information about city services and where to get help.
  • Utility tax exemptionResidents age 65 or older who receive the SCE CARE discount can apply for a city utility tax exemption.Read more
  Call 760-770-0340DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · Regional office

  Desert Recreation District

  45-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201

  Help here

  • Cathedral City recreation programsFind recreation programs, pool activities, and park reservations serving Cathedral City.Read more
  Call 760-347-3484DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myrecreationdistrict.com

City of Cathedral City website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cathedral City

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

Job help near Cathedral City

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 Cathedral City. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Indio Workforce Development Center AJCC

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  44-199 Monroe Street, Suite B, Indio, CA 92201

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

  Call 760-863-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 2, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Indio Youth Opportunity Center

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  44-199 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201

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

  Call 760-802-6059DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Hemet Youth Opportunity Center

  Also helps young people

  30 miles away

  930 North State Street, Hemet, CA 92543

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,

  Call 951-765-0917DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 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 Riverside County

Cathedral City is in Riverside County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, health coverage, child care, and employment support.Apply online
  Call 877-410-8827Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Riverside County WIC

  4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people and families with children under five.Apply online
  Call 800-455-4942DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Riverside County Department of Child Support Services

  2081 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing child support and health coverage orders.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivcodcss.com

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Riverside

  5555 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority for rental assistance and housing support.
  Call 951-351-0700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Riverside University Health System Public Health

  4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, services, and clinic support for Riverside County residents.
  Call 951-358-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health

  4095 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet mental health treatment and support for children, adults, and older adults.
  Call 800-706-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Riverside 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