Lancaster County
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Local offices in Lancaster County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Lancaster County Human Services
555 S 10th St, Suite 107, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- General AssistanceApply for county help with basic needs when you have no other way to pay.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lancaster.ne.gov
Child support · State office
Nebraska Child Support Payment Center
421 S 9th St, Suite 137, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Child support paymentsMake a child support payment in person at the Lincoln payment center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.nebraska.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Lincoln Housing Authority
5700 R St, Lincoln, NE 68505
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for income-based housing or ask about housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on l-housing.com
Public health · Regional office
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
3131 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and community health services for Lancaster County residents.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lancaster County Mental Health Crisis Center
825 J St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Mental health crisis evaluationThe center provides emergency screening and crisis care for adults held under Nebraska civil commitment law.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lancaster.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Partners Area Agency on Aging
600 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get referrals, case management, meals, and help with benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Veterans · County office
Lancaster County Veterans Service Office
600 S 70th St, Building 2, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68510
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for county, state, and federal benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lancaster.ne.gov
Emergency help · Regional office
Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management
1200 Radcliff St, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68512
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information on preparing for local hazards and emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on app.lincoln.ne.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Lincoln American Job Center
1330 N St, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ajc.lincoln.ne.gov
State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office
4700 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Lincoln City Libraries
136 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help finding information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolnlibraries.org
Lancaster County, Nebraska website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lancaster County
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 of Lincoln
1221 Kingbird Road, Lincoln, NE 68521
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 Lancaster and Saunders Counties
210 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lancaster 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster Counties 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