Shoshone

Local offices in Shoshone

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

• State office

  WIC Clinic 503 - Shoshone

  119 West A Street, Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsVisit the clinic for WIC nutrition services and call the main office to make an appointment.
  Call 208-324-1323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Shoshone City Hall

  207 South Rail Street West, Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsVisit City Hall for city services, utility billing, and help with your city utility account.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-886-2030DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shoshonecityid.gov

• 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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Golden Years Senior Center

  218 North Rail St. W., Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesVisit for senior activities and meals at the center.
  Call 208-886-2369DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ooa.csi.edu

• State office

  Shoshone Driver Services

  115 West A St, Suite S, Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit for Idaho driver licensing services, including license and identification card help.
  Call 208-886-9901DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Shoshone Public Library

  211 S Rail St W, Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use computers, and join library programs for children and adults.
  Call 208-886-2843DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shoshonepubliclibrary.org

City of Shoshone, Idaho website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shoshone

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

Offices for all of Lincoln County

Shoshone is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  South Central Public Health District WIC, Shoshone Clinic

  119 W A St, Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • WICApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 208-324-1323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  South Central Public Health District

  119 W A St, Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district about public health and clinical services available to Lincoln County residents.
  Call 208-324-1323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov

• State office

  Idaho 211 CareLine

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  CSI Office on Aging, Area IV Agency on Aging

  650 Addison Ave W, 4th Floor, Twin Falls, ID 83301

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for meals, caregiver support, transportation, and other aging services.Read more
  Call 208-736-2122DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ooa.csi.edu

• Emergency help · County office

  Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management

  111 W B St, Suite C, Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet local information about preparing for emergencies and disaster response.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolncountyid.gov

• State office · County office

  Lincoln County Driver’s License Office

  115 W A St, Shoshone, ID 83352

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew an Idaho driver license or identification card.
  Call 208-886-9901DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolncountyid.gov

Everything in Lincoln 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