Olympia

Local offices in Olympia

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

• Child support · State office

  Olympia Child Support Office

  712 Pear Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the state Child Support Division.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  Help here

  • Utility bills and assistanceGet help with city utility bills, including applying for the Helping Neighbors or Lifeline Rates programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 360-753-8340Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on olympiawa.gov

• Local office · City office

  Olympia City Hall

  601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98507-1967

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsContact the city directory or send a request about a non-emergency city service.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on olympiawa.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation

  222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, trails, recreation classes, activities, and facility reservations.
  Call 360-753-8380DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on olympiawa.gov

City of Olympia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Olympia

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

Offices for all of Thurston County

Olympia is in Thurston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Olympia Community Services Office

  6860 Capitol Boulevard SE, Tumwater, WA 98501

  Help here

  • Cash and food benefitsApply for or manage cash and food benefits and submit required documents.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Thurston County

  1206 12th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing, rental assistance, and other housing options.Apply online
  Call 360-753-8292DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

  412 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506

  Help here

  • Public health and social servicesGet public health information and help with county social services, including housing and disability support.
  Call 360-867-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Thurston County Superior Court Law Library

  2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 2, Olympia, WA 98502

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesFind legal research materials and court self-help resources; library staff cannot give legal advice.
  Call 360-786-5560DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.
  Call 360-664-2168Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Thurston County Veterans' Assistance Program

  412 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506

  Help here

  • Veterans' emergency assistanceEligible veterans and family members can ask for help with urgent rent, utility, food, or funeral costs.
  Call 360-867-8236DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.gov

Everything in Thurston 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