Redding
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Local offices in Redding
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
City of Redding Housing Division
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Housing and home repair programsAsk about affordable housing programs, rental assistance, or home repair help for eligible residents.Read more
- Residential Energy DiscountEligible households can apply for a discount on their Redding Electric Utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofredding.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Redding Utilities Customer Service
3611 Avtech Parkway, Redding, CA 96002
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpGet help with your utility account, bill payments, payment options, and available assistance programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.cityofredding.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Redding America's Job Center of California
1325 Pine Street, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Employment and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training, and job services through the local workforce center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
State office
California DMV Redding Field Office
2135 Civic Center Drive, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card and complete related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · Regional office
Redding Library
1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastalibraries.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Redding Recreation
777 Cypress Avenue, 2nd Floor, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Classes and recreation programsFind and register for recreation classes, activities, events, and seasonal programs.
- Youth recreation scholarshipsEligible families can ask for help paying the fee for a child's recreation program.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.cityofredding.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Redding
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 Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
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
Legal Services of Northern California, 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
Shasta County Community Action Agency
1450 Court Street, Suite 108, Redding, CA 96001-1661
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Shasta County
Redding is in Shasta County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency, Regional Services
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and housing assistance at a regional office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Shasta County WIC, Redding Churn Creek clinic
2757 Churn Creek Road, Suite C, Redding, CA 96002
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get healthy foods, nutrition education, referrals, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov
Child support · County office
Shasta County Child Support Services
2600 Park Marina Drive, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Child support servicesOpen a child support case, get help with payments, or ask about your case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Shasta County Housing Authority
2600 Park Marina Drive, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher programContact the authority about voucher waitlist status, application updates, or accommodation help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Shasta County Public Health Clinic and Services
2650 Breslauer Way, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, tuberculosis screening, STI services, birth records, and public health nursing help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Shasta County Adult Mental Health, Substance Use Recovery and Social Services
2640 Breslauer Way, Redding, CA 96001
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet help with adult mental health and substance use recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shastacounty.gov
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 NorCal - Shasta
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 855-211-7822 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988