Scotts Bluff County
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Local offices in Scotts Bluff County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Scotts Bluff County General Assistance, administered by CAPWN
3350 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Help here
- Short-term assistanceEligible county residents can ask for help with rent, utility bills, fuel, and county cremation costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottsbluffcountyne.gov
Child support · County office
Scotts Bluff County Attorney, Child Support
1725 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Help here
- Child support assistanceParents can contact the County Attorney's Office for help with child support matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottsbluffcountyne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Panhandle Public Health District, Scottsbluff Office
18 W 16th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Help here
- Public health programsResidents can get information and support for health programs, screenings, and disease prevention.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pphd.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Scottsbluff Office
503 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidResidents can contact DHHS for help applying for Medicaid and economic assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Office of Western Nebraska
1517 Broadway, Suite 122, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about local aging services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aown.org
Veterans · County office
Scotts Bluff County Veterans Service Office
1825 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their dependents can get help applying for benefits and gathering supporting documents.
- Veteran medical transportationVeterans can contact the office to arrange a ride to the VA medical centers in Hot Springs or Cheyenne.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottsbluffcountyne.gov
Emergency help · Regional office
Region 22 Emergency Management
1825 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseResidents can find local emergency preparedness information and sign up for emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottsbluffcountyne.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Nebraska Department of Labor American Job Center, Scottsbluff
505A Broadway, Suite 300, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can visit for help with employment services and reemployment resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.nebraska.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Scotts Bluff County
Administration Building, 1825 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Help here
- Driver licenses and permitsResidents can apply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID card at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Scotts Bluff County
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 for the Heartland
4645 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
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 Western Nebraska
3350 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Scotts Bluff 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.
- 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
- Nebraska 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.
Call 988Text 988