Bethel
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Local offices in Bethel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Bethel District Office
460 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite 121, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit or contact the office to apply for state public assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Housing help · State office
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Bethel
1029 Ridgecrest Drive, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Housing assistance applicationsApply in person for housing assistance and ask about available housing programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ahfc.us
Utilities · City office
City of Bethel Utility Billing
300 State Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Water, sewer, and solid waste billsAsk about utility bills, set up or change service, or request a payment arrangement if you cannot pay on time.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbethel.org
Local office · City office
City of Bethel Administration
300 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- City government informationContact the city manager’s office about city services, public information, or city government operations.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbethel.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Alaska 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to get help finding local food, housing, senior services, and other community resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Jobs and training · State office
Alaska Job Center Network, YK Delta Job Center
460 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite 112, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help with job searches, employment resources, and workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
Library · Regional office
UAF Kuskokwim Consortium Library
420 State Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library’s collections and resources or ask staff for help finding information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uaf.edu
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bethel
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 of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
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
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bethel Census Area
Bethel is in Bethel Census Area. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation WIC
800 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
State office
Bethel District Office, Division of Public Assistance
460 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite 121, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for or get help with state public assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Housing help · Regional office
AVCP Regional Housing Authority
411 Ptarmigan Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing programs for residents of the Bethel and Kusilvak Census Areas.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on avcphousing.org
Public health · State office
Bethel Public Health Center
1490 State Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Public health nursingGet public health nursing services and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
YKHC Behavioral Health
829 Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health and substance use counseling or treatment in Bethel or by telehealth.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ykhc.org
Jobs and training · State office
YK Delta Job Center
460 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite 112, Bethel, AK 99559
Help here
- Job and training servicesGet help finding work, training, and other job seeker services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
Alaska programs by kind of help
These are run by Alaska 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
- Alaska 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-478-2221 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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