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Local offices in Inyo County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Inyo County Employment and Eligibility
1360 N. Main St., Suite 114, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits for which you may qualify.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Public health · County office
Inyo County WIC
1360 N. Main St., Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides eligible families with food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Child support · Regional office
Eastern Sierra Child Support Services
1360 N. Main St., Suite 238, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Inyo County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or text to get help finding local services for housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211inyocounty.org
Public health · County office
Inyo County Public Health Clinic
1360 N. Main St., Suite 117, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, tuberculosis screening, and other public health clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Inyo County Behavioral Health Division
1360 N. Main St., Suite 124, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about county mental health and substance use services and how to start an intake.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Inyo County Superior Court Self-Help Center
301 W. Line St., Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information and help with court forms for family law, small claims, and other cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyo.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Eastern Sierra Area Agency on Aging
138 Jackson St., Lone Pine, CA 93545
Help here
- Aging services information and assistanceCall for information and help finding services for older adults in Inyo and Mono counties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Veterans · County office
Inyo County Veteran Services
1360 N. Main St., Suite 254, Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, education benefits, and military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Emergency help · County office
Inyo County Office of Emergency Services
1360 N. Main St., Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet information about local emergency alerts and how to prepare for hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
State office
California DMV Bishop Field Office
1115 W. Line St., Bishop, CA 93514
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card at the field office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Inyo County Free Library
168 N. Edwards St., Independence, CA 93526
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to find books, learning resources, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on inyocounty.us
Inyo County California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Inyo 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
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Dr, Sparks, NV 89437
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 Indian Legal Services, 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
Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc.
P.O. Box 845, Bishop, CA 93514
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Inyo 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.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Inyo County. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
America`s Job Center of California Mammoth Lakes
27 miles away
1290 Tavern Road, Suite 229, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 22, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Tulare County Employment Connection - Dinuba
Also helps young people
79 miles away
400 West Tulare Street, Proteus Suite C, Dinuba, CA 93618
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am- 5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Parlier-Workforce Connection
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
82 miles away
13660 East Manning Ave, Suite 103, Parlier, CA 93648
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
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
Kern/Inyo/Mono Workforce Development Board
1600 East Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93307
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 Inyo 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 Inyo 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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