Chelan
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Local offices in Chelan
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Chelan Utility Billing
135 E Johnson Avenue, Chelan, WA 98816
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsGet help with city water, sewer, and garbage bills and payments.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchelan.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Lake Chelan Community Center
103 Bighorn Way, Chelan, WA 98816
Help here
- Community gathering and wellnessVisit the center for community activities and wellness programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chelancommunity.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Chelan Senior Center
534 E Trow Avenue, Chelan, WA 98816
Help here
- Senior activities and programsJoin social, recreation, health, and nutrition programs for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chelanseniorcenter.com
Library · Regional office
Chelan Public Library
503 E Highland Avenue, #207, Chelan, WA 98816
Help here
- Library materials and public accessBorrow library materials and use public computers and printing services at the pop-up library.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncwlibraries.org
Local office · City office
City of Chelan City Hall
135 E Johnson Avenue, Chelan, WA 98816
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchelan.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chelan
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
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
1234 E. Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
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
Northwest Justice Project
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
Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council
620 Lewis Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chelan County
Chelan is in Chelan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Chelan-Douglas Health District WIC
200 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.wa.gov
Child support · State office
Wenatchee Child Support Office
805 S. Mission St., Wenatchee, WA 98801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office
Wenatchee Community Services Office
805 S. Mission St., Wenatchee, WA 98801
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or manage state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee
1555 S. Methow St., Wenatchee, WA 98801
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable housing and housing assistance programs offered by the housing authority.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccwha.com
Local office · State office
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Public health · Regional office
Chelan-Douglas Health District
200 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about health services and disease prevention in Chelan and Douglas counties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.wa.gov
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington 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 - 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
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988