Tensed

Local offices in Tensed

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

• Local office · City office

  Tensed City Clerk-Treasurer

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city clerk-treasurer for help reaching the city government.
  Call 208-274-3239Website

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

• Library · County office

  Tensed-DeSmet Library

  304 C Street, Tensed, ID 83870

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsVisit the library to use its catalog, request books, and find library programs.
  Call 208-274-2922DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tensed

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

Offices for all of Benewah County

Tensed is in Benewah County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  WIC Clinic 104, Saint Maries

  137 N 8th St, Saint Maries, ID 83861

  Help here

  • WICApply for nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 208-415-5130DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Panhandle Health District, St. Maries

  137 N 8th St, St Maries, ID 83861

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the district office for public health services in the county.
  Call 208-245-4556DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phd1.idaho.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Benewah County Court Assistance Office

  701 W College Ave, St Maries, ID 83861

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet help finding court forms and information about family law matters.
  Call 208-446-1225DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho

  402 W Canfield, Suite 1, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and support for older adults and family caregivers.
  Call 208-667-3179DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Benewah County Veterans Services

  701 W College Ave, Suite LL4, St Maries, ID 83861

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 208-446-1097DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Benewah 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