Bear Lake County

Local offices in Bear Lake County

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

• Local office · State office

  211 Idaho CareLine

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 800-926-2588Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Southeastern Idaho Public Health - Bear Lake County Office

  431 Clay St, Montpelier, ID 83254

  Help here

  • Public health and WICGet public health services, including WIC nutrition support for pregnant women, infants, and young children.
  Call 208-847-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Bear Lake County Court Assistance

  7 E Center St, Paris, ID 83261

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet court forms and information about representing yourself in civil court.Apply online
  Call 208-945-2212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on isc.idaho.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area V Agency on Aging

  214 E Center St, Pocatello, ID 83205

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding aging and disability services for residents of Bear Lake County.Read more
  Call 208-233-4032DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.idaho.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Bear Lake County Veterans Office

  Allred Center, Montpelier, ID

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceContact the county veterans office for help with veterans services.
  Call 208-766-3355DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bearlakecounty.info

• State office · County office

  Bear Lake County Motor Vehicle Services

  30 N Main St, Paris, ID 83261

  Help here

  • Vehicle servicesVisit the county vehicle services office for motor vehicle services.
  Call 208-945-2155DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov

• State office · County office

  Bear Lake County Driver Services

  30 N Main St, Paris, ID 83261

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit the county driver services office for driver licensing services.
  Call 208-945-2121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Bear Lake County Library District

  138 N. 6th St., Montpelier, ID 83254

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use digital resources, and take part in programs.
  Call 208-847-1664DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bearlake.lili.org

Bear Lake County, Idaho website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bear Lake County

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

Cities and towns in Bear Lake County

• Bloomingtonnot checked yet
• Georgetownnot checked yet
• Montpelier
• Parisnot checked yet
• St. Charlesnot checked yet

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