Valentine
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Local offices in Valentine
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Valentine Utilities and Streets
323 North Main, Valentine, NE 69201
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- Electric, water, and sewer serviceContact the city about electric, water, or sewer service and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on valentinene.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Valentine Senior Center
322 North Macomb Street, Valentine, NE 69201
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals, social activities, and help finding benefit information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seniorcenter.us
Local office · Regional office
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human services and other help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Cherry County
Cherry County Courthouse, 365 North Main Street, Valentine, NE 69201
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and state ID cardsVisit during the listed office hours to apply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID card.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Valentine Public Library
324 North Main, Valentine, NE 69201
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its online reading resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on valentinelibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Valentine Administration
323 North Main, Valentine, NE 69201
Help here
- City services and administrationContact the city with questions about city services, records, or local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on valentinene.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Valentine
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
Northwest Community Action Partnership
270 Pine Street, Chadron, NE 69337
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cherry County
Valentine is in Cherry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
North Central District Health Department
715 US Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201 (WIC clinic location)
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhd.ne.gov
State office
Nebraska DHHS Valentine Office
504 E Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for or get help with Nebraska Medicaid and economic assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Cherry County Court
365 N Main Street, Valentine, NE 69201
Help here
- Court self-help informationGet court contact information and links to resources for people representing themselves.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherrycountyne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
110 N 37th Street, Unit 101, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information, referrals, and counseling about long-term care, meals, transportation, and other supports for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Veterans · County office
Cherry County Veterans Service
202 N Main Street, Suite 2, Valentine, NE 69201
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits earned through military service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherrycountyne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cherry County Emergency Management
365 N Main Street, Suite 8, Valentine, NE 69201
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and how the county coordinates response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherrycountyne.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.
- 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
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