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Santa Rosa, California Benefits and Offices

This page gathers the local offices in Santa Rosa 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 — 2099 Range Ave, Bldg A, Santa Rosa, CA 95401-3518

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.

AgencySocial Security Administration
Address2099 Range Ave, Bldg A, Santa Rosa, CA 95401-3518
Phone1-877-870-6384
HoursMonday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday closed
ServicesRetirement and disability benefit help, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) help, Medicare sign-up help, Social Security cards and records
Fax1-833-940-2149
Tty1-800-325-0778
SourceSocial Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026

State benefits offices

Sonoma County Human Services Department — Health + Food (Economic Assistance), Paulin Office — 2550 Paulin Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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.

AgencySonoma County Human Services Department — Health + Food (Economic Assistance), Paulin Office
Address2550 Paulin Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone877-699-6868
HoursMonday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ServicesCalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed)
SourceSonoma County Human Services Department — Health + Food (Economic Assistance), Paulin Office (sonomacounty.gov) — checked November 9, 2026

Benefits across California

Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the California benefits page.

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