Goleta
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Local offices in Goleta
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Goleta Water District Customer Service
4699 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93110
Help here
- Water bill payment helpCustomers can pay their water bill, ask billing questions, or request a payment plan.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goletawater.com
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211santabarbaracounty.org
Older adults · City office
Goleta Senior Program at the Goleta Community Center
5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117
Help here
- Senior activities and resourcesOlder adults can join classes, activities, and meal services through the City’s senior program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgoleta.org
Local office · City office
Goleta City Hall
130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
Help here
- City customer serviceContact the City or use City Assist to report a problem or concern.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgoleta.org
State office
California DMV Goleta Field Office
7127 Hollister Avenue, Suite 24/26, Goleta, CA 93117
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a driver license or state identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
Goleta Valley Library Express
6500 Hollister Avenue, Suite 105, Goleta, CA 93117
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow library materials, get help from library staff, and find library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goletavalleylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Goleta Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Park and picnic reservationsResidents can check availability and reserve picnic areas at City parks.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgoleta.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Goleta
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
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
82 Coromar Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
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
California Rural Legal Assistance, 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
Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County, Inc.
602 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Santa Barbara County
Goleta 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.
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.
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.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santabarbaracounty.gov
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countylawlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging
528 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Help here
- Aging services and referralsThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with local support, meals, and health promotion services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralcoastseniors.org
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 Santa Barbara 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.
Call 988Text 988