Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Local offices in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Alaska Family Services WIC, Wasilla

  777 N. Crusey St, Suite B201, Wasilla, AK 99654

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 907-376-4080DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.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
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov

• 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.
  Call 800-478-2221Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org

• 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.
  Call 866-279-0851DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 907-745-5454DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matsuseniors.com

• 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.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matsu.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.
  Call 907-352-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.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.
  Call 907-861-7883Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matsu.gov

Matanuska-Susitna Borough website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

• Houston
• Palmer
• Wasilla

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