Benefits
Oakland, California Benefits and Offices
This page gathers the local offices in Oakland where older adults can apply for benefits and get free help: Social Security, the county social services office, Medi-Cal help, the Area Agency on Aging, and free Medicare counseling through HICAP. Statewide programs are listed on the California benefits page.
Social Security offices
Social Security Administration — 360 22nd St Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612-3019
This Social Security office helps people with retirement, disability, and SSI benefits. Staff can help you apply, check a claim, sign up for Medicare, or replace a card. Bring a photo ID and any letters Social Security sent you. The agency makes all benefit decisions.
| Agency | Social Security Administration |
| Address | 360 22nd St Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612-3019 |
| Phone | 1-800-772-1213 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday closed |
| Services | Retirement and disability benefit help, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) help, Medicare sign-up help, Social Security cards and records |
| Fax | 1-833-902-2616 |
| Note | The locator detail page shows TTY 1-800-327-0778 for this office, as shown. |
| Tty | 1-800-327-0778 |
| Source | Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
State benefits offices
Alameda County Social Services Agency — 1111 Jackson St., Oakland, CA 94607
This county benefits office takes applications for CalFresh food help and Medi-Cal health coverage. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Alameda County Social Services Agency |
| Address | 1111 Jackson St., Oakland, CA 94607 |
| Phone | 510-271-9100 |
| Services | CalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed) |
| Services note | The county offices page publishes no hours for this office. |
| Source | Alameda County Social Services Agency (socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Alameda County Social Services Agency — Eastmont Town Center Self-Sufficiency Center — 6955 Foothill Blvd, Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94605
This county benefits office takes applications for CalFresh food help and Medi-Cal health coverage. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Alameda County Social Services Agency — Eastmont Town Center Self-Sufficiency Center |
| Address | 6955 Foothill Blvd, Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94605 |
| Phone | 510-383-5300 |
| Services | CalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed) |
| Services note | The county offices page publishes no hours for this office. |
| Source | Alameda County Social Services Agency — Eastmont Town Center Self-Sufficiency Center (socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Alameda County Social Services Agency — Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center — 8477 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621
This county benefits office takes applications for CalFresh food help and Medi-Cal health coverage. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Alameda County Social Services Agency — Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center |
| Address | 8477 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621 |
| Phone | 510-639-1090 |
| Services | CalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed) |
| Services note | The county offices page publishes no hours for this office. |
| Source | Alameda County Social Services Agency — Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center (socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Alameda County Social Services Agency — Thomas L. Berkley Square — 2000 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
This county benefits office takes applications for CalFresh food help and Medi-Cal health coverage. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Alameda County Social Services Agency — Thomas L. Berkley Square |
| Address | 2000 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 |
| Phone | 510-891-0700 |
| Services | CalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed) |
| Services note | The county offices page publishes no hours for this office. |
| Source | Alameda County Social Services Agency — Thomas L. Berkley Square (socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Benefits across California
Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the California benefits page.