Island County
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Local offices in Island County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Island County WIC
785 Southeast Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition help, health screenings, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on islandcountywa.gov
State office
Oak Harbor Community Services Office
275 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Help here
- State benefitsApply for food, cash, child care, and medical benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · County office
Island County Human Services
105 NW 1st Street, Coupeville, WA 98239
Help here
- Crisis and housing supportGet short-term help during a housing, mental health, or substance use crisis.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on islandcountywa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Island County
7 NW 6th Street, Coupeville, WA 98239
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and housing assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on islandcountyha.org
Public health · County office
Island County Public Health
1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA 98239
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for community health services and public health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on islandcountywa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Island County Law Library
1 NE 7th Street, Room 101, Coupeville, WA 98239
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal materials and a public computer to research legal questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on islandcountywa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Regional Council Aging and Disability Services
51 SE Jerome Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information and referrals to local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrcwa.org
Veterans · County office
Island County Veterans Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits and emergency aidVeterans and eligible family members can get help with VA claims and emergency aid for needs like food, rent, and utilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on islandcountywa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Island County Department of Emergency Management
1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, WA 98239
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet hazard information, preparedness resources, and emergency training for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on islandcountywa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Whidbey Career Center
265 NE Kettle Street, Suite 102, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and planning your next career step.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakharbor.gov
Library · Regional office
Sno-Isle Libraries
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use library books, online resources, and community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sno-isle.org
Island County, Washington website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Island County
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 Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
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
The Opportunity Council
1419 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225-5039
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Island County
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