Bannock County
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Local offices in Bannock County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Bannock County Indigent Services
624 E Center Street, Room 211, Pocatello, ID 83201
Help here
- Burial and cremation assistanceEligible residents can apply for help with cremation or burial costs before services are provided.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bannockcounty.gov
State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Pocatello Office
1090 Hiline, Pocatello, ID 83201
Help here
- Benefits assistanceResidents can get help with applications for SNAP, Medicaid, child care, and other state benefits.
- Child support servicesParents can contact the state office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southeastern Idaho Public Health, Bannock County Office
1901 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic offers immunizations, sexual health services, and other public health care.
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support, healthy foods, and breastfeeding help through WIC.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siphidaho.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Bannock County Court Assistance Office
624 E Center Street, Room 106, Pocatello, ID 83201
Help here
- Court self-helpResidents can get self-help forms and instructions for common court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtselfhelp.idaho.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Idaho Area V Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability informationOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa.sicog.org
Veterans · County office
Bannock County Veteran Services
Idaho State University Student Union Building, third floor, Pocatello, ID 83209
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their dependents can get help applying for benefits and finding local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bannockcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Bannock County Office of Emergency Management
214 E Center Street, Suite 20, Pocatello, ID 83201
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessGet local emergency plans, preparedness guides, and information about disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bannockcounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Idaho Department of Labor, Pocatello Office
430 N 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesResidents can visit for help with job searches and unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov
State office · County office
Bannock County Driver’s License Division
5800 S 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83204
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsResidents can apply for or renew an Idaho driver’s license or identification card at this appointment-only office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bannockcounty.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bannock County
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
The Idaho Foodbank
3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian, ID 83642
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
Idaho Legal Aid Services, 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
South Eastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc
641 N 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201-5787
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Bannock County
Idaho programs by kind of help
These are run by Idaho 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
- Idaho CareLine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988