Otoe County

Local offices in Otoe County

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

• Human services · State office

  Nebraska DHHS Nebraska City Office

  917 Wildwood Lane, Suite A, Nebraska City, NE 68410

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with state assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 402-873-6671DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Nonprofit

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local supportCall 211 to find local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
  Call 866-813-1731Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Southeast District Health Department, Nebraska City Office

  1010 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for public health programs and resources serving Otoe County.
  Call 402-274-3993DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Otoe County District Court Self-Help

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind information to help you handle common court matters.
  Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging

  103 Eastside Blvd., Beatrice, NE 68310

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportAsk about services that help older adults stay safe and independent at home and in the community.
  Call 402-223-1376DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Otoe County Veterans Service Office

  1021 Central Ave, Room 205, Nebraska City, NE 68410

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claimsGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims.
  Call 402-873-9540DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office

  1021 Central Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID at this office.
  Call 402-873-4944DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Morton-James Public Library

  923 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and ask staff for help with library services.
  Call 402-873-5609DirectionsWebsite

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

Otoe County, Nebraska website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Otoe County

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

Cities and towns in Otoe County

• Burrnot checked yet
• Douglasnot checked yet
• Dunbarnot checked yet
• Lortonnot checked yet
• Nebraska City
• Otoenot checked yet
• Palmyranot checked yet
• Syracuse
• Talmagenot checked yet
• Unadillanot checked yet

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