Lincoln
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Local offices in Lincoln
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Nebraska DHHS Public Assistance Office
246 S. 14th St., Suite 2, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Benefits applications and helpResidents can apply for or get help with food, cash, health, child care, and energy assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Lincoln Housing Authority
5700 R St, Lincoln, NE 68505
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for income-based housing or ask about housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on l-housing.com
Utilities · City office
Lincoln Water System Customer Service
555 S. 10th St., Room 213, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Water bill and account helpCustomers can ask about water bills, start or stop service, past-due bills, and payment arrangements.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Utilities · City office
Lincoln Electric System Customer Service
Help here
- Electric bill payment helpCustomers can ask about payment plans and find local programs that may help with an electric bill.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on les.com
Local office · City office
Building and Safety Neighborhood Hotline
Help here
- Neighborhood property complaintsResidents can report unsafe or poorly maintained homes and other neighborhood property problems.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Local office · City office
Lincoln Commission on Human Rights
555 S. 10th St., Suite 304, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Discrimination complaintsResidents can ask whether a discrimination complaint within Lincoln is covered and get help with the filing process.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Partners
600 S. 70th St., Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Older adult services and referralsOlder adults can ask about benefits, case management, meals, legal help, transportation, and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Local office · City office
UPLNK
Help here
- City service requestsResidents can report non-emergency problems such as potholes, streetlights, fallen tree limbs, and park maintenance issues.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Lincoln Parks and Recreation
3131 O St., Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Recreation programs and fee helpFamilies can register children for recreation and care programs and apply for financial help with some fees.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
American Job Center of Lancaster and Saunders Counties
1330 N St., Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Job search and career supportJob seekers can get help with job searches, career planning, training, and employment programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ajc.lincoln.ne.gov
Utilities · City office
StarTran
710 J St., Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Reduced fares and accessible transitOlder adults and people with disabilities can use reduced bus fares, and eligible riders can apply for door-to-door paratransit.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska Department of Labor Job Center
1330 N St., Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Unemployment assistanceResidents can visit for help with unemployment insurance questions and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.nebraska.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office
4700 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Lincoln City Libraries
136 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help finding information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolnlibraries.org
City of Lincoln, Nebraska website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lincoln
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Lincoln
1221 Kingbird Road, Lincoln, NE 68521
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties
210 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lancaster County
Lincoln is in Lancaster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lancaster County Human Services
555 S 10th St, Suite 107, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- General AssistanceApply for county help with basic needs when you have no other way to pay.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancaster.ne.gov
Child support · State office
Nebraska Child Support Payment Center
421 S 9th St, Suite 137, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Child support paymentsMake a child support payment in person at the Lincoln payment center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.nebraska.gov
Public health · Regional office
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
3131 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and community health services for Lancaster County residents.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lancaster County Mental Health Crisis Center
825 J St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Mental health crisis evaluationThe center provides emergency screening and crisis care for adults held under Nebraska civil commitment law.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancaster.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Partners Area Agency on Aging
600 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get referrals, case management, meals, and help with benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Veterans · County office
Lancaster County Veterans Service Office
600 S 70th St, Building 2, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for county, state, and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancaster.ne.gov
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.
- 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 - 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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