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Local offices in Houston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Houston City Hall
13878 W. Armstrong Road, Houston, AK 99694
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city clerk for information about city services and local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on houston-ak.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Mid-Valley Senior Center
11975 W. Mid Valley Way, Houston, AK 99694
Help here
- Senior meals and servicesSeniors can ask about meals and services that help them live independently.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wasillaseniors.com
Local office · Regional office
Alaska 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search Alaska 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
City of Houston, Alaska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Houston is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Office of Emergency Management
680 N Seward-Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet emergency alerts and information about hazards, road closures, shelters, and evacuation zones.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matsu.gov
Library · County office
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Libraries
Help here
- Library cards and materialsVisit a borough library to apply for a library card, borrow materials, and use library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matsu.gov
State office · State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Mat-Su District Office
855 W. Commercial Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply in person for state public assistance programs and get help with your application.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Mat-Su Job Center
877 Commercial Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, improving job skills, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Palmer Courthouse, Family Law Self-Help Center
435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet information about family law forms, court steps, and available legal resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mat-Su Senior Services
1132 S. Chugach St, Palmer, AK 99645
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults live independently.
- Senior transportationAsk about transportation services for older adults in the Mat-Su area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matsuseniors.com
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988