Ephrata
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Local offices in Ephrata
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Utilities · City office
Ephrata Utility Billing
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Help here
- Utility bills and bill helpPay your city utility bill or ask about the city's utility relief program.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ephrata.org
Local office · City office
Ephrata City Hall
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall to contact city departments or ask about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ephrata.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Ephrata Senior Center
124 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsContact the center about its activities and meal reservations for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ephrataseniorcenter.org
Library · Regional office
Ephrata Public Library
45 Alder NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources and services; the location is temporarily closed until early 2027.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncwlibraries.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Ephrata Recreation Center
112 Basin St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesContact Parks and Recreation about city recreation programs and use of the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ephrata.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ephrata
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
Opportunities Industrialization Center of WA
815 Fruitvale Boulevard, Yakima, WA 98902-1922
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grant County
Ephrata is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
OIC of Washington
309 E 5th Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk OIC about support services for people in Adams County who need help becoming more self-sufficient.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oicofwa.org
State office
Moses Lake Community Services Office
1651 Pilgrim St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsResidents can apply for food and cash benefits and get help with their benefit case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Grant County
1139 Larson Blvd, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Help here
- Rental and housing assistanceResidents can ask about affordable housing, rental help, and housing vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hagc.net
Public health · Regional office
Grant County Health District
1038 W Ivy Ave, Suite 1, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Help here
- Public health servicesThe Health District provides public health information and services to Grant County residents.
- Communicable disease servicesResidents can contact the Health District about disease prevention, investigations, and immunizations.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on granthealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Renew (Grant Behavioral Health & Wellness)
840 E Plum St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Help here
- Mental health servicesRenew offers counseling, assessment, peer support, case management, and medication services.
- Behavioral health crisis supportPeople in crisis can call Renew’s 24-hour crisis line for urgent support.
- Substance use recoveryResidents can contact Renew for substance use treatment and recovery support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountywa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Grant County Superior Court
35 C Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Help here
- Court forms and informationResidents can find local court forms and information about court proceedings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountywa.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 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988