Gothenburg
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Local offices in Gothenburg
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Utilities · City office
City of Gothenburg Utility Billing
409 9th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsGet help with electric, water, sewer, and trash bills or pay them online.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.gothenburg.ne.us
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org
Local office · City office
City of Gothenburg City Office
409 9th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city office for local government services, records, and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.gothenburg.ne.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Gothenburg Senior Center
410 20th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can get meal and referral information and take part in recreation and social activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gothenburgseniorcenter.com
Library · City office
Gothenburg Public Library
1104 Lake Avenue, Gothenburg, NE 69138
Help here
- Library services and programsBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and join programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.gothenburg.ne.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gothenburg
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
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska
16 W. 11th Street, PO Box 2288, Kearney, NE 68848-2288
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dawson County
Gothenburg is in Dawson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lexington
200 W 7th St, Suite 1, Lexington, NE 68850
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit or use the public kiosk to apply for or get help with state benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Services for children and familiesContact the local office for help with child and family services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Dawson County Court
700 N Washington St, Lexington, NE 68850
Help here
- Court information for self-represented residentsFind county court contact information and statewide forms and instructions for representing yourself.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nebraskajudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
410 W 9th St, Cozad, NE 69130
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency for information about services for older adults in Dawson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcnaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Dawson County Veterans Service Office
700 N Washington St, Room V, Lexington, NE 68850
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims or Nebraska Veterans Aid applications.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dawsoncountyne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dawson County Emergency Management
700 N Washington St, Room N, Lexington, NE 68850
Help here
- Emergency planning and informationContact the county emergency manager for information about local emergency planning and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dawsoncountyne.gov
State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Dawson County
700 N Washington St, Lexington, NE 68850
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and state ID cardsApply 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