La Center
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Local offices in La Center
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Utilities · City office
La Center Utility Billing
210 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629
Help here
- Sewer and stormwater billsPay your sewer or stormwater bill, set up automatic payments, or ask about a low income discount.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.lacenter.wa.us
Local office · City office
La Center City Hall
210 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629
Help here
- City services and informationGet help with city services, questions, and requests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.lacenter.wa.us
Library · Regional office
La Center Community Library
1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center, WA
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, technology, and community learning programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fvrl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Wheel Club Community Center at Holley Park
1000 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629
Help here
- Community center rentalsAsk about reserving the community center for a group event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.lacenter.wa.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Center
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
Oregon Food Bank
7900 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211
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
Northwest Justice Project
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
Clark County, Community Services Department
1300 Franklin St, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98660-2865
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clark County
La Center is in Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Vancouver Child Support Office
800 NE 136th Ave, Suite 210, Vancouver, WA 98684
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, collecting, or changing a child support order.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Columbia River Community Services Office
800 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits and get help with an application or benefits question.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Sea Mar WIC and Nutrition Program, Vancouver
2502 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seamar.org
Housing help · Regional office
Vancouver Housing Authority
2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceFind income-based housing and housing assistance for eligible Clark County residents.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vhausa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, Clark Office
201 NE 73rd St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helpingelders.org
Veterans · Nonprofit
Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
907 Harney Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 98660
Help here
- Veterans financial assistanceEligible Clark County veterans can apply for help with urgent needs and housing costs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccvac.net
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
Talk to a person
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 1-877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988