Corning

Local offices in Corning

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Tehama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.Read more
  Call 866-963-8182Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211norcal.org

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Corning Senior Center

  1015 4th Avenue, Corning, CA 96021

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can join activities and reserve a weekday meal.
  Call 530-824-4727DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on icarol.info

• Library · County office

  Tehama County Library, Corning Branch

  740 3rd Street, Corning, CA 96021

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and take part in library programs.
  Call 530-824-7050DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Corning City Hall

  794 Third Street, Corning, CA 96021

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city government questions and services.
  Call 530-824-7033DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Corning website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Corning

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

Offices for all of Tehama County

Corning is in Tehama County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Tehama County Social Services

  310 South Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for county assistance programs, including food and cash benefits.
  Call 530-527-1911DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Tehama County WIC

  1850 Walnut Street, Suite H, Red Bluff, CA 96080

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get food, nutrition education, and referrals.
  Call 530-527-8791DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Tehama County Child Support Services

  1005 Vista Way, Suite A, Red Bluff, CA 96080

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Tehama County.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Tehama County Health Services Agency

  1850 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and services for you and your family.
  Call 530-527-8491DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Tehama County Behavioral Health Services

  1850 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careCall or visit for behavioral health services and help finding care.
  Call 800-240-3208DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Tehama County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  1740 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080

  Help here

  • Self-help legal informationGet help understanding court steps and completing forms for common legal matters.
  Call 530-527-8649DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tehama 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