Buffalo County

Local offices in Buffalo County

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

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Kearney Office

  24 W. 16th Street, Kearney, NE 68848

  Help here

  • Benefits and child support servicesResidents can get help with public benefits, including SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, and child support services.Apply online
  Call 308-865-5592DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Two Rivers Public Health Department

  516 W. 11th Street, Suite 108B, Kearney, NE 68845

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, health referrals, disease prevention help, and other public health services.
  Call 888-669-7154DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Region 3 Behavioral Health Services

  4009 6th Ave, Suite 65, Kearney, NE 68847

  Help here

  • Behavioral health supportResidents can contact Region 3 for information and support with mental health and substance use services.
  Call 308-237-5113DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on region3.net

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Health and human services referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human service resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  620 E. 25th Street, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding care, meals, insurance guidance, and other local services.
  Call 308-234-1851DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Buffalo County Veterans Service Office

  Buffalo County Courthouse, 1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68848

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help filing claims for federal and Nebraska benefits.
  Call 308-236-1253DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Buffalo County Emergency Management

  1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessResidents can get information to prepare for emergencies and severe weather.
  Call 308-233-3225DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, Kearney

  321 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state IDsResidents can apply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID card.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 308-236-1248DirectionsWebsite

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

Buffalo County, Nebraska website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Buffalo County

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

Cities and towns in Buffalo County

• Amherstnot checked yet
• Elm Creek
• Gibbon
• Kearney
• Millernot checked yet
• Pleasantonnot checked yet
• Ravenna
• Riverdalenot checked yet
• Shelton

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