Wrangell City and Borough

Local offices in Wrangell City and Borough

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · State office

  Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Wrangell

  720 Zimovia Highway, Suite 107, Wrangell, AK 99929

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersApply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
  Call 907-874-3018DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ahfc.us

• Public health · Regional office

  Wrangell Medical Center

  232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929

  Help here

  • Medical careGet primary, emergency, hospital, and other medical care.
  Call 907-874-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on searhc.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Wrangell Behavioral Health Clinic

  333 Church Street, Wrangell, AK 99929

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care and support for emotional well-being.
  Call 907-874-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on searhc.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Alaska 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Information and referralSearch for local help with health, food, housing, work, and other needs.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wrangell Courthouse

  Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor, 431 Zimovia Highway, Wrangell, AK 99929

  Help here

  • Court and self-help informationGet court information and contact the Family Law Self-Help Center or Law Library.
  Call 907-874-2311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Wrangell Senior Center, Southeast Senior Services

  105 Church Street, Wrangell, AK 99929

  Help here

  • Senior meals, rides, and supportOlder adults can get meals, rides, and help finding care and other services.
  Call 907-874-2066DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccsak.org

• State office

  Wrangell DMV Contract Agent

  431 Zimovia Highway, 2nd Floor, Public Safety Building, Wrangell, AK 99929

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing and vehicle registration services.
  Call 907-874-3304DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov

• Library · City office

  Irene Ingle Public Library

  124 2nd Street, Wrangell, AK 99929

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsUse library books, computers, internet access, and community programs.
  Call 907-874-3535DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrangell.com

City and Borough of Wrangell website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wrangell City and Borough

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Wrangell City and Borough

• Wrangell

Alaska programs by kind of help

These are run by Alaska 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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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