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Local offices in Tilden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Tilden City Utilities
205 S. Center Street, Tilden, NE 68781
Help here
- Water and sewer utility service and billingContact the city utility office about water and sewer service or bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tildenne.com
Local office · City office
Tilden City Office
205 S. Center Street, Tilden, NE 68781
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact the city office for help with city services and questions for city staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tildenne.com
Older adults · City office
Tilden Senior Center and City Auditorium
104 W. 2nd Street, Tilden, NE
Help here
- Senior center and community spaceContact the city office about the senior center and use of the city auditorium.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tildenne.com
Library · City office
Raymond A. Whitwer Tilden Public Library
202 S. Center Street, Tilden, NE 68781
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tilden
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
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc.
P.O. Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Madison County
Tilden is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Nebraska DHHS Norfolk Office
209 N 5th St, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidResidents can get help with state economic assistance and Medicaid services through DHHS.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Madison County Public Defender
104 S Main St, Madison, NE 68748
Help here
- Court-appointed legal helpPeople who qualify can get a court-appointed lawyer for eligible cases in Madison County courts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
110 N 37th St, Unit 101, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging servicesAsk about meals, transportation, care management, respite, and other services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Veterans · County office
Madison County Veterans Service Office
1305 S 13th St, Suite 200, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans, their families, and surviving spouses can get help understanding and applying for federal, state, and county veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyne.gov
Emergency help · Regional office
Region 11 Emergency Management
701 Koenigstein Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseResidents can contact the regional office for help with emergency preparedness and response in Madison County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyne.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Nebraska Department of Labor Norfolk Office
105 E Norfolk Ave, Suite 120, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, career guidance, resumes, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.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 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