Lake County

Local offices in Lake County

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

• Human services · County office

  Lake County Department of Social Services

  15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457

  Help here

  • Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for food and health coverage and ask about cash assistance for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
  • Employment servicesGet help with job search and employment services.Read more
  Call 707-995-4200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Lake County Child Support Services

  3980 Gard Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and your child support case.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  E Center WIC of Lake County

  831 Bevins Street, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding people and families with young children can get food and nutrition support.
  Call 707-263-5253DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Lake County Housing Programs

  15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about county housing programs, including Section 8 and housing assistance.
  Call 707-995-3744DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Lake County

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall or text 211 to get connected with local health and human services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Lake County Public Health

  922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with county public health services.
  Call 707-263-1090DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.lakecountyca.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Lake County Behavioral Health Services

  6302 Thirteenth Ave, Lucerne, CA 95458

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use supportGet mental health and substance use care, including crisis support.
  Call 707-274-9101DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Lake County Law Library

  175 Third Street, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Help here

  • Legal information and self-help referralsUse legal research resources and ask about referrals for free legal help.
  Call 707-263-2205DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties

  16170 F Main Street, Lower Lake, CA 95457

  Help here

  • Senior and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for meals, caregiver support, legal help, and other services for older adults.
  Call 707-995-3744DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lake County Veteran's Services

  285 N Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and servicesGet help learning about and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 707-263-2384DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lake County Office of Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Emergency and evacuation informationGet county disaster and evacuation information.
  Call 707-262-4090Website

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  CareerPoint Lake

  15880 Dam Road Extension, Room 602, Clearlake, CA 95422

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career counseling, training, and employment resources.
  Call 707-708-3826DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California DMV Lakeport Field Office

  965 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card and get in-person help.
  • Vehicle registration and title servicesGet help with vehicle registration, title transfers, plates, and permits.
  Call 800-777-0133DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Lake County Library

  1425 N High Street, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and get literacy support.
  Call 707-263-8817DirectionsWebsite

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

Lake County, California website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lake County

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

Job help near Lake 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.

• Youth program

  California Human Development Corporation - Lake

  16 miles away

  55 First St., Box M, Lakeport, CA

  Call 707-523-1155DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc - Lake

  16 miles away

  55 1st Street, Suite 114, Box F, Lakeport, CA 95453

  Call 707-530-2253DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Lake County.

• American Job Center

  CareerPoint Mendocino

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  2550 N. State Street, Suite 3, Ukiah, CA 95482

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, closed 12noon - 1pm

  Call 707-708-3828DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  North Bay Workforce Services

  36 miles away

  606 Healdsburg Avenue, Employment Development Department, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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

  Call 707-576-2850DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026

• American Job Center

  Sonoma County Job Link

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

  Hours: Friday 8am--4:45pm Computer Lab hours 8:30am -4:00pm

  Call 707-565-5550DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 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.

Cities and towns in Lake County

• Clearlake
• Lakeport

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