Shelby

Local offices in Shelby

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Shelby Office

  150 N Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662

  Help here

  • Village office and utility helpContact the village office with questions about village services and utility bills.
  Call 402-527-5198DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Shelby Center

  230 N Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662

  Help here

  • Senior center activities and mealsOlder adults can come for meals, activities, and programs at the center.
  Call 402-527-5158DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Shelby Community Library

  648 N Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help with printing, faxing, and laminating.
  Call 402-527-5181DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Shelby website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shelby

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

Offices for all of Polk County

Shelby is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Columbus Office

  2365 39th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidContact the office for help with state assistance programs, Medicaid, and related services.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support enforcementApply for state child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 402-564-1113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Polk County Health Department

  309 Commercial Street, Stromsburg, NE 68666

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, flu vaccines, blood pressure checks, and health education.
  • Homemaker and chore servicesAsk about help with daily tasks such as light housekeeping, meals, errands, and respite care.
  Call 402-747-2211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Polk County Court and District Court

  400 Hawkeye Street, 3rd Floor, Osceola, NE 68651

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesGet court forms, file papers, ask about protection order applications, and find court case information.Read more
  Call 402-747-5371DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Polk County Senior Services

  615 E. 9th Street, Stromsburg, NE 68666

  Help here

  • Meals and senior servicesAsk about weekday meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, exercise, and activities for older adults.
  Call 402-764-2252DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Partners, Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Area Agency on Aging servicesFind aging services and support through the Area Agency on Aging serving Polk County.
  Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Polk County Veterans’ Service Office

  451 Hawkeye Street, Osceola, NE 68651

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help applying for county, state, and federal veterans benefits and replacing military records.
  Call 402-747-2130DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Polk 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