Pend Oreille County

Local offices in Pend Oreille County

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

• State office · State office

  Newport Branch Community Services Office

  1600 W. 1st St., Newport, WA 99156

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits, complete an interview, or report a change in your case.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• 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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Northeast Tri County Health District, Newport Office

  605 Highway 20, Newport, WA 99156

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health district for public health programs and services in Pend Oreille County.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, health referrals, and vouchers for nutritious foods.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 509-447-3131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Pend Oreille County Counseling Services

  105 S Garden Ave, Newport, WA 99156

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet counseling, substance use treatment, medication management, case management, and crisis services.
  Call 509-447-5651DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

  Help here

  • Aging and long-term care supportOlder adults, caregivers, and people who need long-term care can get information and help finding local support.
  Call 509-960-7281Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Pend Oreille County Veteran Assistance Program

  625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156

  Help here

  • Short-term help for veteransVeterans can ask for short-term help with rent, utilities, food, gas, and rides to VA medical appointments.
  Call 509-447-6474DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Pend Oreille County Emergency Management

  625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
  Call 509-447-3731DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Pend Oreille County Library District

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, other materials, and shared resources from the county library system.Apply online
  Call 800-366-3654Website

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

Pend Oreille County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pend Oreille County

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

Cities and towns in Pend Oreille County

• Cusicknot checked yet
• Ionenot checked yet
• Metalinenot checked yet
• Metaline Fallsnot checked yet
• Newport

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