Ridgecrest

Local offices in Ridgecrest

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

• Human services · Regional office

  2-1-1 Kern HelpLine

  Help here

  • Local service referralsCall or visit the website to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Human services · City office

  City of Ridgecrest City Hall

  100 W California Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

  Help here

  • City information and assistanceAsk the city for help finding local services or the right department.Read more
  • Report a city issueSend the city a request about a local service or problem.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 760-499-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Ridgecrest Senior Center

  125 S Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

  Help here

  • Senior activitiesAdults 60 and older can take part in activities at the Senior Center.Read more
  Call 760-375-5438DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California DMV Ridgecrest Field Office

  540A Perdew Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Ridgecrest Branch Library

  131 East Las Flores Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, and branch programs.
  Call 760-384-5870DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Ridgecrest Parks and Recreation, Kerr McGee Center

  100 W California Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and activitiesFind and sign up for city classes, sports, and activities.Apply onlineRead more
  • Park and facility informationGet information about city parks and reserve available facilities.Read more
  Call 760-499-5151DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Ridgecrest website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ridgecrest

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

Job help near Ridgecrest

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

  America`s Job Center of California Ridgecrest

  1.7 miles away

  540 Perdew Avenue, Suite B2, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm

  Call 760-384-5995DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 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 Kern County

Ridgecrest is in Kern County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Kern County Department of Human Services

  100 E. California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for cash, food, and medical benefits through the county.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 661-631-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Kern County Child Support Services

  3701 N. Sillect Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kerncounty.com

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Kern

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceLearn about housing programs and how to apply for rental assistance.
  Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Kern County Public Health Services

  1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health services and clinic schedules.Read more
  Call 661-321-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kernpublichealth.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

  2021 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the county for behavioral health and recovery services.
  Call 661-868-6600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kern County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  1215 Truxtun Ave., 1st floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet help preparing forms for family law, guardianship, and small claims matters.
  Call 661-610-6518DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Kern 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