Dillingham
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Local offices in Dillingham
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Dillingham Senior Citizen Center
515 1st Avenue East, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesThe center serves hot lunches on weekdays and offers activities for seniors and the community.
- Senior transportation and forms helpCall the center to ask about rides and help with Social Security, Medicare, or heating assistance forms.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dillinghamak.us
Housing authority · Regional office
Bristol Bay Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk the authority about rental housing, homeownership support, and other housing programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bbha.org
Utilities · City office
City Hall and Finance Department
141 Main Street, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dillinghamak.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Dillingham Public Defender Agency
104 Main Street, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Public defenseContact the office to ask about public defense services for a criminal case.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pda.doa.alaska.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Bristol Bay Job Center
527 Seward Street, Room 101, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Job and reemployment servicesGet help with job searches, training, and reemployment services at the job center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
State office · State office
Dillingham Division of Motor Vehicles
404 D Street, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card at the Dillingham DMV.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dillinghamak.us
Library · City office
Dillingham Public Library
304 D Street, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use a public computer, or connect to the library’s wireless internet.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dillinghamak.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dillingham
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 Dillingham Census Area
Dillingham is in Dillingham Census Area. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation WIC
6000 Kanakanak Road, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people and families with children under five can apply for food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bbahc.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Dillingham Court
476 Emperor Way South, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Court self-help and legal informationContact the court for local court services and help finding family law self-help and law library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Bristol Bay Native Association Aging and Disabilities Division
1500 Kanakanak Road, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding meals, in-home support, respite care, and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bbna.com
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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
State office · State office
Dillingham DMV Contract Agent
404 D Street, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesMake an appointment for available driver license, permit, and vehicle title services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
Library · City office
Dillingham Public Library
306 D Street, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers and internet access.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dillinghamak.us
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 or 800-478-2221 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988