Laurel

Local offices in Laurel

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

• Local office · City office

  Laurel City Offices

  302 E. 2nd St., Laurel, NE 68745

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingVisit or call the city office for city services and questions about utility bills.
  Call 402-256-3112DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelne.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Laurel Senior Citizens Center

  302 E. 2nd St., Laurel, NE 68745

  Help here

  • Senior activities and programsOlder adults can visit for health programs, nutrition education, social activities, and volunteer opportunities.
  Call 402-256-3990DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelne.com

• Library · City office

  Laurel Public Library

  502 Wakefield St., Laurel, NE 68745

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use the public library’s books and other learning resources.
  Call 402-256-3133DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov

City of Laurel, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Laurel

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

Offices for all of Cedar County

Laurel is in Cedar County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department

  801 Milo Drive, Wayne, NE 68787

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department to ask about local public health programs and services.Read more
  Call 402-375-2200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nnphd.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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  119 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults with in-home, nutrition, and other community services.
  Call 402-370-3454DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com

• Veterans · County office

  Cedar County Veterans Services

  101 S. Broadway, Hartington, NE 68739

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help learning about VA benefits, preparing applications, and gathering documents.
  Call 402-254-7473DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcountyne.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Cedar County Emergency Management

  101 S. Broadway, Hartington, NE 68739

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and alertsGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
  Call 402-254-6862DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcountyne.gov

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office at Cedar County Courthouse

  101 S. Broadway, Hartington, NE 68739

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit the weekly licensing office for driver license services.
  Call 402-254-2435DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cedar 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