Atkinson
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Local offices in Atkinson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Atkinson Housing Agency
Help here
- Public housingContact the city to ask how to reach the Atkinson Housing Agency about local housing programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on atkinsonne.com
Utilities · City office
Atkinson City Office
104 S. Main St., Atkinson, NE 68713
Help here
- City office and resident questionsVisit or call the city office for city information and to report a concern.Read more
- Water, sewer, and trash billsSet up city utility service or pay a water, sewer, or trash bill through the city office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on atkinsonne.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Atkinson Senior Center
109 W. State St., Atkinson, NE 68713
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can ask about noon meals, Meals on Wheels, exercise, and social activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Library · City office
Atkinson Public Library
210 W. State St., Atkinson, NE 68713
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers and internet, or get help finding library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Atkinson Community Center
206 W. 5th St., Atkinson, NE 68713
Help here
- Community center rentalsResidents can contact the city office to reserve rooms for meetings and community events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on atkinsonne.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Atkinson
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 for the Heartland
4645 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
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
Legal Aid of Nebraska
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
Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc
PO Box 509, Loup City, NE 68853-0509
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Holt County
Atkinson is in Holt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
North Central District Health Department
422 E. Douglas Street, O'Neill, NE 68763
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, prevention services, and health programs for Holt County residents.
- WICWIC offers eligible families nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and healthy foods for pregnant people, babies, and young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhd.ne.gov
State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, O'Neill
128 N. 6th Street, Suite 101, O'Neill, NE 68763
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit the office for help with economic assistance and Medicaid or CHIP questions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center
110 N. 37th Street, Unit 101, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and support to help them remain independent.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Veterans · County office
Holt County Veterans Services
128 N. 6th Street, O'Neill, NE 68763
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the county veterans services officer for help with veterans' benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holtcounty.nebraska.gov
Emergency help · County office
Holt County Emergency Management
204 N. 4th Street, O'Neill, NE 68763
Help here
- Emergency managementContact the county emergency manager for information about local emergencies and preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holtcounty.nebraska.gov
State office
Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, O'Neill
410 E. Benton Street, O'Neill, NE 68763
Help here
- Driver licenses and permitsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID card at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Nebraska 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