Kalama

Local offices in Kalama

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

• Local office · City office

  Kalama City Hall

  195 N First Street, Kalama, WA 98625

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about your water, sewer, and garbage bills.Read more
  Call 360-673-4562DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkalama.com

• Library · City office

  Kalama Public Library

  312 North 1st Street, Kalama, WA 98625

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other items, and use library programs and resources.
  Call 360-673-4568DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkalama.com

City of Kalama website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kalama

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

Offices for all of Cowlitz County

Kalama is in Cowlitz County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kelso Community Services Office

  711 Vine St, Kelso, WA 98626

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, or medical assistance and get help with an application in person.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Longview Olympia Way WIC / First Steps

  1717 Olympia Way, Suite 206, Longview, WA 98632

  Help here

  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 360-423-7740DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · State office

  Washington 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Public health · County office

  Cowlitz County Health & Human Services

  1952 9th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

  Help here

  • Public health and human servicesContact the county department for public health and human services support.
  Call 360-414-5599DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cowlitz.wa.us

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cowlitz County District Court

  312 SW 1st Ave, Room 207, Kelso, WA 98626

  Help here

  • Court forms and case informationCourt staff can provide court information and forms, but cannot give legal advice.
  Call 360-577-3073DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cowlitz.wa.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington - Cowlitz and Wahkiakum

  760 Ocean Beach Hwy, Suite G, Longview, WA 98632

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local support and services.
  Call 360-577-4929DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on host.hemispheredm.com

Everything in Cowlitz County

Washington programs by kind of help

These are run by Washington 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