Ketchum

Local offices in Ketchum

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

• Utilities · City office

  Ketchum Utilities

  191 5th Street West, Ketchum, ID 83340

  Help here

  • Water and wastewater utility serviceGet help with city water and wastewater service and pay utility bills online or at City Hall.Apply online
  Call 208-726-3841DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ketchumidaho.gov

• Library · Nonprofit

  The Community Library

  415 Spruce Avenue North, Ketchum, ID 83340

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use study spaces, and get a library card.Read more
  Call 208-726-3493DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on comlib.org

• Local office · City office

  Ketchum City Hall

  191 5th Street West, Ketchum, ID 83340

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall to reach city staff and get help with city services.
  Call 208-726-3841DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ketchumidaho.gov

City of Ketchum website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ketchum

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

Offices for all of Blaine County

Ketchum is in Blaine County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Blaine County Services

  206 South 1st Avenue, Hailey, ID 83333

  Help here

  • Non-medical financial assistanceThe county may help pay for cremation when a resident has no other resources available.
  Call 208-788-5505DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blainecountyid.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Blaine County Housing Authority

  111 North First Avenue, Suite 2J, Hailey, ID 83333

  Help here

  • Community housing applicationsResidents can apply for community housing and get help with the application process.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-788-6102DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bcoha.org

• Public health · Regional office

  South Central Public Health District, Bellevue Office

  117 East Ash Street, Bellevue, ID 83313

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe district provides public health services to residents of Blaine County.Read more
  Call 208-788-4335DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Blaine County Court Assistance Office

  201 2nd Avenue South, Hailey, ID 83333

  Help here

  • Court self-helpThe office connects people representing themselves in court with legal information and assistance.
  Call 208-788-5521DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courtselfhelp.idaho.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging Central

  650 Addison Avenue West, 4th Floor, Twin Falls, ID 83301

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with local aging services and support.
  Call 208-736-2122DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ooa.csi.edu

• Veterans · County office

  Blaine County Veterans Service Office

  206 South 1st Avenue, Suite 100, Hailey, ID 83333

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families seek benefits such as disability compensation, education, health care, and counseling.
  Call 208-788-5510DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blainecountyid.gov

Everything in Blaine 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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