Palouse

Local offices in Palouse

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

• Utilities · City office

  Palouse City Hall

  120 E Main St, Palouse, WA 99161

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
  • Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill or ask City Hall about your account.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 509-878-1811DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on palousewa.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Palouse Branch Library

  120 E Main St, Palouse, WA 99161

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use local library services.
  Call 509-878-1513DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on whitcolib.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Palouse Community Center

  220 E Main St, Palouse, WA 99161

  Help here

  • Community spaceContact the center to arrange use of its hall and meeting space.
  Call 509-330-0744DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on palousecommunitycenter.org

City of Palouse website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Palouse

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

Offices for all of Whitman County

Palouse is in Whitman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Colfax Community Services Office

  418 S Main Street, Suite 1, Colfax, WA 99111

  Help here

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

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Whitman County Public Health

  310 N Main Street, Suite 108, Colfax, WA 99111

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, immunizations, vital records, and help with health and safety concerns.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 509-397-6280DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitmancountypublichealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Whitman County Behavioral Health Crisis Line

  Help here

  • Behavioral health crisis supportCall the 24-hour crisis line for urgent mental health or substance use support in Whitman County.
  Call 888-544-9986Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.wa.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Whitman County Superior Court Family Law Facilitator

  400 N Main Street, Suite 210, Colfax, WA 99111

  Help here

  • Family law court forms assistanceThe family law facilitator helps people without lawyers prepare and format family law and guardianship court papers.
  Call 509-397-6244DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitmancounty.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
  Call 509-960-7281Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on altcew.org

• Veterans · County office

  Whitman County Veteran Services Officer

  111 Upton Street, Colfax, WA 99111

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceA county veteran service officer can help veterans and their families understand benefits and file claims.
  Call 509-397-5246DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitmancounty.gov

Everything in Whitman 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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