Escalante

Local offices in Escalante

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

• Utilities · City office

  Escalante City Utilities

  65 North Center Street, Escalante, UT 84726

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the city to ask about water or sewer bills and utility service forms.Apply online
  Call 435-826-4644DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escalanteutah.gov

• Local office · City office

  Escalante City Offices

  65 North Center Street, Escalante, UT 84726

  Help here

  • City services and assistanceContact the city office for help with city services, records, and questions for city government.
  Call 435-826-4644DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escalanteutah.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Escalante Senior Center

  89 North 100 West, Escalante, UT 84726

  Help here

  • Senior center activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can attend exercise classes, have lunch, and join health days.
  • Shuttle to Cedar CityThe center offers a monthly shuttle to Cedar City; call the center for details.
  Call 435-826-4317DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escalanteutah.gov

• Library · City office

  Escalante Branch Library

  90 North 100 West, Escalante, UT 84726

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services and resources.
  Call 435-826-4220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on library.utah.gov

Escalante City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Escalante

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

Offices for all of Garfield County

Escalante is in Garfield County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Utah

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211utah.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Southwest Utah Public Health Department, Garfield County Office

  601 East Center, Panguitch, UT 84759

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the local health department about available public health services.
  • WICCall the clinic to ask about WIC appointments and food benefits for eligible families.
  Call 435-710-5003DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Five County Area Agency on Aging

  1070 West 1600 South, Building B, St. George, UT 84770

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesThe agency connects Beaver County older adults and caregivers with regional aging services.Read more
  Call 435-673-3548DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fivecounty.utah.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Garfield County Senior Citizen Centers

  Help here

  • Senior center meals and activitiesResidents age 60 and older can attend activities, selected lunches, and monthly health days at local senior centers.
  • Senior transportationOlder adults can ask about the monthly shuttle to Cedar City for shopping and doctor visits.
  Call 435-826-4317Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garfield.utah.gov

• Local office · County office

  Garfield County Courthouse

  55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759

  Call 435-676-1100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garfield.utah.gov

Everything in Garfield County

Utah programs by kind of help

These are run by Utah 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