Odessa
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Local offices in Odessa
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Odessa Public Works Department
101 E First Ave, Odessa, WA 99159
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceGet information about town water, sewer, and garbage services and report a water or sewer emergency.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on odessawa.org
Local office · City office
Odessa City Clerk's Office
21 E 1st Ave, Odessa, WA 99159
Help here
- Town information and public recordsAsk the Clerk's Office for town information, ordinances, and other public records.
- Utility bill paymentPay your town utility bill at the Clerk's Office or find online payment options on the town website.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on odessawa.org
Library · City office
Odessa Library
21 E First Ave, Odessa, WA 99159
Help here
- Public libraryVisit the public library for books and other library services during its open hours.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on odessawa.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Odessa
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
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
1234 E. Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
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
Rural Resources Community Action
956 South Main Street, Suite A, Colville, WA 99114-2310
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lincoln County
Odessa is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
DSHS Newport Branch Community Services Office
1600 W 1st St, Newport, WA 99156
Help here
- Food, cash, or medical assistanceVisit the office to get help with state benefits and assistance services.
- Long-term care servicesRequest an assessment and find support options for long-term care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on manuals.dshs.wa.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Public health · County office
Lincoln County Public Health
90 Nicholls St, Davenport, WA 99122
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, prevention programs, education, birth and death certificates, and help with family and child health.
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum people and families with children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lincoln.wa.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Lincoln County Superior Court
450 Logan Street, 2nd Floor, Davenport, WA 99122
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesGet court schedules and information about forms, case documents, and legal help resources.
- Law libraryUse the Lincoln County Law Library for legal research materials.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lincoln.wa.us
Older adults · Regional office
Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington
1336 South Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Help here
- Aging and adult care servicesOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can find information and support to help them live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaccw.org
Veterans · County office
Lincoln County Veterans Service Office
303 6th Street, Davenport, WA 99122
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help connecting with veterans services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lincoln.wa.us
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988