Immigrant Services Organizations
Immigrants can get free help applying for public benefits and legal assistance from community organizations in San Francisco. The organizations can explain how to fill out and submit applications and the required immigration documentation.
For assistance with public benefit applications
Languages: Spanish and English
MEDA
2301 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Languages: Spanish and English
Map and directions
(415) 282-3334
Good Samaritan
1294 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110
Languages: Spanish and English
Map and directions
(415) 401-4253
Languages: Chinese and English
Self-Help for the Elderly
601 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Map and directions
(415) 601-1878
Wu Yee Children’s Services
922 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Map and directions
(415) 321-3830
For legal and citizenship services
Find a free or low-cost service provider in the City that specializes in your particular legal and citizenship needs:
Bay Area Legal Aid Free Advice
Find out how receiving public benefits may affect your immigration status.
Call (800) 551-5554
The City of San Francisco Immigrant Support
View the list of immigration partner organizations.
The San Francisco Citizenship Collaborative
- Attend a free community workshop to help you complete your citizenship application.
- View the list of immigration organizations or leave a message on the multilingual hotline.