Lewiston

Local offices in Lewiston

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

• State office · State office

  Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Lewiston Office

  2604 16th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceAsk about applying for food, cash, health coverage, child care, and home energy assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 877-456-1233DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  1134 F Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, sanitation, and stormwater billingAsk questions about city utility bills, start or manage an account, and make payments.
  Call 208-746-3671DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Idaho Department of Labor at Lewiston

  1158 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Job and unemployment servicesGet help searching for jobs, filing for unemployment, and finding career or training services.
  Call 208-799-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov

• Library · City office

  Lewiston City Library

  411 D Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and media, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and find library programs and meeting spaces.
  Call 208-798-2525DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  1134 F Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceContact City Hall for general information about city services and departments.
  Call 208-746-3671DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Recreation

  1424 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation activities, classes, and programs for different ages.Apply onlineRead more
  • Senior activities and mealsResidents age 50 and older can find activities, and adults age 60 and older can ask about the senior meal program.Read more
  Call 208-746-2313DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lewiston website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lewiston

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

Offices for all of Nez Perce County

Lewiston is in Nez Perce County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Nez Perce County Social Services

  1230 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • County social servicesContact the county office for help with its local social services.
  Call 208-799-3095DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.nezperce.id.us

• Public health · Regional office

  WIC Clinic, Lewiston

  215 10th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children.Apply online
  Call 208-799-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on idahopublichealth.com

• Public health · Regional office

  Public Health – Idaho North Central District, Lewiston Office

  215 10th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district for public health programs, prevention services, and health information.
  Call 208-799-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on idahopublichealth.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Nez Perce County Court Assistance Office

  1230 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-help informationGet court forms, information about court procedures, and referrals to legal or social services.Apply online
  Call 208-799-3191DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.nezperce.id.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho

  402 W. Canfield Avenue, Suite 1, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find local support and services.
  Call 208-667-3179DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Idaho State Veterans Service Officers, Lewiston

  2604 16th Avenue, Suite A, Lewiston, ID 83501

  Help here

  • Veterans claims and applicationsGet help with veterans benefit claims and applications.
  Call 208-748-7663DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.nezperce.id.us

Everything in Nez Perce County

Idaho programs by kind of help

These are run by Idaho 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