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Local offices in San Luis Obispo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utilities Department Utility Billing
879 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Utility bill payment and account helpGet help with a City water or sewer bill, payments, or starting and stopping service.
- Customer Assistance ProgramEligible residents can apply for a discount on their monthly water and sewer bills.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocity.org
Jobs and training · County office
SLOCal Careers Center
285 South Street, Suite K, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet free help with job searches, resumes, career guidance, and employment training.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov
State office
San Luis Obispo DMV Field Office
3190 S Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card and complete related licensing services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
San Luis Obispo Library
995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- City information and helpCall or visit City Hall to get help finding the right city office or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocity.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind classes, activities, sports, childcare, and other programs for children and adults.
- Senior programsFind programs and activities offered for older adults.
- Fee reduction for children's programsEligible families can apply for a limited credit toward some Parks and Recreation program fees.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocity.org
City of San Luis Obispo website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Luis Obispo
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
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
82 Coromar Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
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
California Rural Legal Assistance, 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
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
1030 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near San Luis Obispo
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
SLO Cal Career-San Luis Obispo
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
0.3 miles away
285 South Street, Suite K, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Eckerd Connects - Workforce Development - San Suis Obispo
For young people
1.4 miles away
3450 Broad Street, Suite 103, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Youth and reentry program
PathPoint - San Luis Obispo County - Los Osos Valley
For young people
1.4 miles away
11491 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Youth program
Grizzly Youth Academy
4.4 miles away
721 Mendocino Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Unemployment benefits in California
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
San Luis Obispo County Workforce Development Board
3433 S. Higuera, PO Box 8119, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Workforce board
California Workforce Development Board
1416 9th Street, Floor 14, Sacramento, CA 95814
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 San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Department of Social Services
3433 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesApply for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and other county programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov
Public health · County office
County WIC Clinic
2191 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov
Child support · County office
Department of Child Support Services
277 South Street, Suite R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child and medical support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo (HASLO)
487 Leff Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and housing programs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haslo.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of San Luis Obispo County 211 Helpline
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayslo.org
Public health · County office
Department of Public Health
2191 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and help protecting community health.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slocounty.ca.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 Helpline, United Way of San Luis Obispo County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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