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Local offices in Willows
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
California Water Service, Willows District
1070 West Wood Street, Suite A-1, Willows, CA 95988
Help here
- Water service and water billsContact Cal Water about water service, bills, payment options, and qualifying discounts through its Customer Assistance Program.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on calwater.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
201 North Lassen Street, Willows, CA 95988
Help here
- City services and public counterVisit City Hall for help with city services and public records requests.
- Sewer service and sewer problemsContact the city about sewer service, suspected sewer backups, and other public works issues.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwillows.org
State office
Willows DMV Field Office
815 N Humboldt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID, take tests, and handle vehicle titles, registration, plates, and records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
Willows Public Library
201 North Lassen Street, Willows, CA 95988
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and attend library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwillows.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Willows
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
Glenn County Community Action Department
420 E. Laurel Street, Willows, CA 95988
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Willows
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.
Youth program
Glenn County Health & Human Services Agency
0.5 miles away
420 East Laurel Street, Willows, CA 95988
These are the closest to Willows.
American Job Center
Glenn County Community Action Department
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
16 miles away
125 East Walker Street, Glenn Grows/Business and Employment Resource Center, Orland, CA 95963
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 2026
American Job Center
Colusa County One-Stop Partnership
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
23 miles away
144 & 146 Market Street, Colusa, CA 95932
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 24, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Nations Finest Office
24 miles away
535 Wall Street, Chico, CA 95928
Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
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
North Central Workforce Development Board
1110 Civic Center Blvd., Suite 402 A, Yuba City, CA 95993
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 Glenn County
Willows is in Glenn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Glenn County Public Assistance
240 N. Villa Ave., Willows, CA 95988
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofglenn.net
Public health · County office
Glenn County WIC, Orland
127 E. Walker St., Orland, CA 95963
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding help, and referrals to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofglenn.net
Public health · County office
Glenn County WIC, Willows
245 N. Villa Ave., Willows, CA 95988
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding help, and referrals to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofglenn.net
Child support · County office
Glenn County Child Support Services Agency
120 S. Marshall Ave., Willows, CA 95988
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, collecting, and distributing child support and establishing parentage.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofglenn.net
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the County of Butte
2039 Forest Ave., Chico, CA 95928
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for housing assistance for eligible households in Glenn County through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butte-housing.com
Public health · County office
Glenn County Public Health
240 N. Villa Ave., Willows, CA 95988
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, flu vaccine clinic details, and referrals for health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofglenn.net
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
- Help Central Inc.
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 855-839-1175 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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