Ketchikan Gateway Borough
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Local offices in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
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Public health · Regional office
SEARHC Ketchikan WIC
605 Gateway Court, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Ketchikan District Office
2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 301, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the office to apply for state public assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Ketchikan Indian Community Housing Authority
429 Deermount Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority for help with housing programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahaak.org
Public health · State office
Ketchikan Public Health Center
605 Gateway Court, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- Public health nursingGet public health nursing services, including health guidance and preventive care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Ketchikan Superior Court
415 Main Street, Room 400, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryFind court self-help information and contact the law library for legal research help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Community Connections
721 Stedman Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- Senior and disability servicesFind support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
- Children's behavioral healthGet mental health services for children and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on comconnections.org
State office
Alaska Office of Children's Services, Ketchikan
415 Main Street, Room 201, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- Child and family servicesContact the office about child protection and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.alaska.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Alaska Job Center Network, Ketchikan
2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 220, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6073
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help looking for work, building job skills, and finding employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
State office
Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, Ketchikan
415 Main Street, Suite 103, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license and identification services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
Library · City office
Ketchikan Public Library
1110 Copper Ridge Lane, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and get help from library staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ketchikan.gov
Ketchikan Gateway Borough website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ketchikan Gateway Borough
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
Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
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
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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 Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Alaska programs by kind of help
These are run by Alaska 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
Talk to a person
- Alaska 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