Bushnell

Local offices in Bushnell

We have not checked Bushnell on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Bushnell

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

Offices for all of Kimball County

Bushnell is in Kimball County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Kimball County General Assistance

  114 East 3rd Street, Kimball, NE 69145

  Help here

  • General assistanceContact the county clerk to ask about general assistance for county residents.
  Call 308-235-2241DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Kimball Office

  209 East 3rd Street, Kimball, NE 69145

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesAsk about state benefits, food assistance, health coverage, and social services at this office.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through Nebraska DHHS.Read more
  Call 308-235-2394DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Panhandle Public Health District

  808 Box Butte Avenue, Hemingford, NE 69348

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district for public health programs and health information serving Dawes County.
  Call 308-487-3600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pphd.ne.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Health and human services referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human service resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Office of Western Nebraska

  1437 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about local aging services, support, and referrals.
  Call 308-635-0851DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Kimball County Veterans Service Office

  114 East 3rd Street, Suite 2, Kimball, NE 69145

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for local, state, and federal veterans benefits.
  Call 308-235-3141DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Kimball County

Nebraska programs by kind of help

These are run by Nebraska 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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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