Ranchester

Local offices in Ranchester

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

• Utilities · City office

  Ranchester Town Hall

  145 Coffeen Street, Ranchester, WY 82839

  Help here

  • Town services and bill paymentVisit or contact Town Hall for utility service information, water and sewer questions, and town bill payments.Apply online
  Call 307-655-2283DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ranchesterwy.gov

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  Tongue River Valley Community Center, Ranchester Center

  124 US Highway 14, Ranchester, WY 82839

  Help here

  • Community and recreation programsVisit for community activities, classes, and recreation programs for people of all ages.
  Call 307-655-9191DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on httpstrvcc.org

• Library · County office

  Tongue River Branch Library

  145 Coffeen Street, Ranchester, WY 82839

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library resources.
  Call 307-655-9726DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sheridancountylibrary.org

Town of Ranchester website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ranchester

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

Offices for all of Sheridan County

Ranchester is in Sheridan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Wyoming Department of Family Services, Sheridan County

  247 Grinnell St., Suite 100, Sheridan, WY 82801

  Help here

  • Family and social servicesGet help with family services, benefits, and eligibility questions.
  • Child supportGet help with child support through the Fourth Judicial District Child Support Authority.Read more
  Call 307-672-2404DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfs.wyo.gov

• Public health · State office

  Sheridan County WIC Office

  808 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, breastfeeding, or have a child under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 307-672-5174DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wyo.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Wyoming 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local services for needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
  Call 888-425-7138Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wyoming211.org

• Public health · County office

  Sheridan County Public Health

  297 S. Main Street, Sheridan, WY 82801

  Help here

  • Public health nursingGet public health nursing and disease prevention services for Sheridan County residents.Read more
  Call 307-672-5169DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial District, Sheridan County

  224 S. Main Street, Suite B7, Sheridan, WY 82801

  Help here

  • Circuit Court servicesGet information about court cases and court procedures in Sheridan County.
  Call 307-674-2940DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  The Hub on Smith

  211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801

  Help here

  • Senior and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, in-home support, and caregiver help.
  Call 307-672-2240DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thehubsheridan.org

Everything in Sheridan County

Wyoming programs by kind of help

These are run by Wyoming 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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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