Alma

Local offices in Alma

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Harlan County Senior Center

  608 W Main, Alma, NE 68920

  Help here

  • Senior activities and informationOlder adults can find information, social activities, and programs that support independence.Read more
  Call 308-928-2149DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Alma City Office

  614 Main Street, Alma, NE 68920

  Help here

  • City Hall servicesContact the city office for help with city services and questions.
  • Utility service and billsStart or manage city gas, sewer, water, and trash service, or pay a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 308-928-2242DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on almacity.com

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office at Harlan County Courthouse

  Harlan County Courthouse, 706 W 2nd Street, Alma, NE 68920

  Help here

  • Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID card at this office.
  Call 308-928-2171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov

• Library · City office

  Hoesch Memorial Public Library

  1114 W 2nd Street, Alma, NE 68920

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsApply for a library card and borrow books and other library materials.
  Call 308-928-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on almacity.com

City of Alma, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alma

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

Offices for all of Harlan County

Alma is in Harlan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  620 E 25th St, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults can get information, referrals, care management, transportation, meals, and other support services.
  Call 308-234-1851DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingkearney.org

• Veterans · County office

  Harlan County Veterans Service Office

  706 W 2nd St, Alma, NE 68920

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe county service officer helps veterans and their dependents apply for VA benefits and gather supporting documents.
  Call 308-920-5009DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harlancounty.ne.gov

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Harlan County

  706 W 2nd St, Alma, NE 68920

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and ID cardsResidents can apply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID card at the scheduled local office.
  Call 308-928-2171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov

• Library · City office

  Hoesch Memorial Public Library

  1114 W 2nd St, Alma, NE 68920

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use fax and copier services.
  Call 308-928-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on almacity.com

• Local office · County office

  Harlan County Treasurer

  706 W 2nd St, Alma, NE 68920

  Help here

  • Vehicle titles and registrationResidents can handle vehicle titles, registrations, license plates, and permits at the county treasurer’s office.Read more
  Call 308-928-2171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harlancounty.ne.gov

Everything in Harlan County

Nebraska programs by kind of help

These are run by Nebraska 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