Humboldt County
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Local offices in Humboldt County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Humboldt County Human Services
26 E. Haskell Street, Suite C, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Help here
- Emergency and basic needs assistanceAsk about emergency lodging, utility help, prescriptions, fuel, laundry, and burial or cremation assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humboldtcountynv.gov
State office
Nevada WIC Winnemucca Clinic
26 E. Haskell Street, Suite B, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition programAsk whether your family qualifies for WIC food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dpbh.nv.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Frontier Community Action Agency
640 Melarkey Street, Suite 3, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Help here
- Community support and referralsAsk about local help with housing, utilities, food, employment, and other basic needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.nv.gov
Local office · State office
Nevada 211
Help here
- Community service referralsContact Nevada 211 to find local food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevada211.org
Emergency help · County office
Humboldt County Emergency Management
33 W. 4th Street, Suite 9, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help you prepare for and respond to emergencies in Humboldt County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humboldtcountynv.gov
State office
Nevada DMV Winnemucca Office
3505 Construction Way, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for in-person Nevada driver and vehicle services; appointments are required.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nv.gov
Library · County office
Humboldt County Library
85 E. 5th Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, online resources, technology help, and library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humboldtcountynv.gov
Humboldt County, Nevada website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Humboldt 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 of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Dr, Sparks, NV 89437
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
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Cities and towns in Humboldt County
Nevada programs by kind of help
These are run by Nevada 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 - 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
- Nevada 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