North Platte
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Local offices in North Platte
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
North Platte Housing Authority
900 Autumn Park Drive, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing and ask about the waiting list.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on npha.us
Utilities · City office
Municipal Light & Water
201 W 3rd Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceAsk about electric, water, sewer, and garbage bills or arrange to start or transfer service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northplattene.gov
State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, North Platte Office
200 S Silber Avenue, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit the office for help with state assistance programs, including Medicaid and food or cash benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
211 West 3rd Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for general city government questions and help finding the right city office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northplattene.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
North Platte Senior Center
901 East 10th Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, social activities, and information about local services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northplattene.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Nebraska Department of Labor, North Platte Workforce Development Office
600 E. Francis, Suite 9, North Platte, NE 69101-4160
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesGet help with job search and workforce services at the local office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.nebraska.gov
State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, North Platte
311 N Vine Street, Suite 1, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID card at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
North Platte Public Library
120 W 4th Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use computers, and attend library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northplattene.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve North Platte
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 Lincoln County
North Platte is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
West Central District Health Department
820 South Maple Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Public health servicesFind public health information and services, including disease prevention, immunizations, and health education.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcdhd.org
State office
Nebraska DHHS North Platte Office
200 South Silber Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit the local DHHS office for help with economic assistance and Medicaid services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lincoln County Court
301 North Jeffers Street, Room 207, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- County court servicesGet information about small claims, traffic matters, probate, and other county court cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolncountyne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
115 North Vine, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can call for information about local aging services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcnaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Lincoln County Veterans’ Service Center
311 North Vine, Suite 2, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and filing for county, state, and federal veterans benefits.
- Emergency aid for veteransAsk about temporary aid for veterans and their families facing an unexpected emergency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolncountyne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lincoln County Emergency Management
715 South Jeffers, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and how the county coordinates disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolncountyne.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 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988