Crawford

Local offices in Crawford

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

• Local office · City office

  Crawford City Hall

  135 Elm St, Crawford, NE 69339

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.
  Call 308-665-1462DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crawfordnebraska.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dawes County Senior Center

  404 2nd Street, Crawford, NE 69339

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can contact the center for local aging services and meals.
  Call 308-665-1515DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Crawford Public Library

  601 2nd St, Crawford, NE 69339

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use public computers and Wi-Fi.
  Call 308-665-1780DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Crawford, NE website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Crawford

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

Offices for all of Dawes County

Crawford is in Dawes County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Nebraska DHHS Chadron Office

  1033 E 3rd Street, Chadron, NE 69337

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit or call for help applying for state economic assistance and Medicaid.Apply online
  • Child supportContact the office for help with child support services.Read more
  Call 308-432-0537DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Panhandle Public Health District

  808 Box Butte Avenue, Hemingford, NE 69348

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district for public health programs and health information serving Dawes County.
  Call 308-487-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dawes County Court

  451 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337

  Help here

  • County court informationContact the court for information about cases and court procedures.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Office of Western Nebraska

  251 Pine Street, Chadron, NE 69337

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the office for services and support for older adults.
  Call 308-432-3217DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dawes County Veterans Service Office

  342 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337

  Help here

  • Veterans benefit claimsGet help preparing and filing claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 308-432-0119DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dawes-county.com

Everything in Dawes 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