Mariposa County

Local offices in Mariposa County

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

• Human services · County office

  Health & Human Services Agency

  5362 Lemee Lane, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family supportApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, cash aid, and other family support services.Apply onlineRead more
  • Adult and child protectionReport concerns about abuse or neglect of a child or a dependent adult.Read more
  • Energy assistance and weatherizationAsk about help with energy bills and home weatherization.Read more
  • Housing servicesGet help finding housing support and services if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
  Call 209-966-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  North County Health & Human Services Center

  5026 Broadway, Coulterville, CA 95311

  Help here

  • Benefits application helpGet help in person with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and cash aid applications and paperwork.Apply online
  • Behavioral health appointmentsSee a clinician or psychiatrist by appointment at the North County center.
  Call 209-878-0822DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  WIC Merced-Mariposa

  5131 CA Hwy 140, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 209-383-4859DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicmerced-mariposa.com

• Child support · County office

  Child Support Services

  5101 Jones Street, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • Child support casesApply for child support or get help with payments, parentage, and support orders.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Public Health

  5300 Hwy. 49 North, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department about public health services and health emergencies.
  Call 209-966-3689DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

  5362 Lemee Lane, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesRequest counseling, psychiatric care, substance use treatment, or crisis help.
  Call 209-742-0802DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Mariposa County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  5092 Jones Street, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-help informationFind legal information and forms for family, small claims, housing, and other court matters.
  Call 209-742-5322DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area 12 Agency on Aging

  19074 Standard Road, Sonora, CA 95370

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information about services for older adults and adults with disabilities in Mariposa County.
  Call 209-532-6272DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Veterans Services Office

  5158 Hwy 140, Suite A, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help preparing and following up on claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 209-966-3696DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Office of Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryFind county information about disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
  Website

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Mother Lode Job Training Mariposa

  5181 CA 140, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • Job search and training supportGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing training services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California DMV Mariposa Field Office

  5264 Highway 49-North, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registration, and related services.
  Call 800-777-0133DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Mariposa County Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, public computers, and online resources through the county library system.Read more
  Call 209-966-2140Website

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

Mariposa County, California website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mariposa County

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

Job help near Mariposa 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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Mother Lode Job Training - Mariposa

  Also helps young people

  5158 CA-140, PO Box 1915, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am – 4:30 pm, Friday-closed to the public

  Call 209-938-3247DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• Youth program

  Job Connection - Mariposa

  5362 Lemee Lane, P.O. Box 1915, Mariposa, CA 95338

  Call 209-966-3643DirectionsWebsite

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.

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