Harvard

Local offices in Harvard

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Harvard Housing Authority

  502 E Walnut St, Harvard, NE 68944

  Help here

  • Subsidized public housingAsk about one- and two-bedroom apartments for people who qualify.
  Call 402-772-4091DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harvardnebraska.com

• Local office · City office

  Harvard City Office

  215 N Clay Ave, Harvard, NE 68944

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact the city office for city services and water, sewer, and trash billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 402-772-7101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harvardnebraska.com

• Library · City office

  Harvard Public Library

  309 N Clay Ave, Harvard, NE 68944

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, audiobooks, and movies, or use the library's computers, Wi-Fi, printer, and scanner.
  Call 402-772-7201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harvardnebraska.com

City of Harvard, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Harvard

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

Offices for all of Clay County

Harvard is in Clay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Clay County Health Department

  202 W Fairfield St, Clay Center, NE 68933

  Help here

  • Public health and home health servicesResidents can get vaccines, health services, and help finding local resources.
  Call 402-762-3571DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Midland Area Agency on Aging

  2727 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and their families can get information and help to support independent living.
  Call 402-463-4565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Clay County Veterans Service

  202 W Fairfield, Clay Center, NE 68933

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding benefits and preparing claims and applications.
  Call 402-762-3508DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Clay County Emergency Management / 911 Center

  212 W Fairfield St, Clay Center, NE 68933

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessResidents can sign up for county emergency and weather alerts and get preparedness information.
  Call 402-762-4939DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska Driver Licensing, Clay Center

  Clay County Courthouse, 111 W Fairfield St, Clay Center, NE 68933

  Help here

  • Driver licenses, permits, and state ID cardsResidents can apply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID at scheduled office sessions.Read more
  Call 402-471-3861DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov

Everything in Clay 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