Point Arena

Local offices in Point Arena

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Coastal Seniors at Point Arena Veterans Hall

  24000 S. Hwy 1, Point Arena, CA 95468

  Help here

  • Senior meals and food helpOlder adults can get meals, food bank support, and help applying for CalFresh.Read more
  • Senior transportationOlder adults and adults with disabilities can reserve rides for errands and medical visits.Read more
  Call 707-882-2137DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Mendocino

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsFind local help with basic needs and community services.
  Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Point Arena City Hall

  451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468

  Help here

  • City services and informationGet help with city services, contact city staff, or attend a city meeting.
  • Sewer service and billing questionsContact the City about sewer service, charges, or your billing record.Read more
  Call 707-882-2122DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Coast Community Branch Library

  225 Main St., Point Arena, CA 95468

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
  Call 707-882-3114DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Point Arena website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Point Arena

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

Job help near Point Arena

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 Point Arena. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerPoint Mendocino

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 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

  Sonoma County Job Link

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  61 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  North Bay Workforce Services

  62 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

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.

Offices for all of Mendocino County

Point Arena is in Mendocino County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Mendocino County Social Services

  737 S State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash aid, or Medi-Cal health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
  • Adult and aging servicesGet information about adult protective services, in-home care, or general assistance.Read more
  Call 707-463-7700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Mendocino County WIC

  1120 S Dora Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get food benefits, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
  Call 707-472-2743DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Mendocino County Child Support Services

  107 S State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting up support orders, or collecting child support.
  Call 707-472-2800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Community Development Commission of Mendocino County

  1076 N State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance, public housing, or homebuyer programs.
  Call 707-463-5462DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Mendocino County Public Health

  1120 S Dora Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county for public health and community wellness services.
  Call 707-472-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

  1120 S Dora Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careCall the access line to ask about county mental health or substance use treatment.
  Call 707-472-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Mendocino 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