Nome Census Area
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Local offices in Nome Census Area
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Local office · City office
City of Nome
102 Division St, Nome, AK 99762
Help here
- City services and local governmentContact City Hall for city services, public records, permits, and local government questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nomealaska.org
Human services · State office
Nome District Office, Division of Public Assistance
214 E. Front Street, Nome, AK 99762
Help here
- Public assistanceAsk about food and other public assistance programs at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Nome Job Center
103 E. Front St., Suite 230, Nome, AK 99762
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, training, and unemployment reemployment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
State office · State office
Nome DMV Contract Agent
Aullaqisaaq Center, 306 West 5th Avenue, Suite 183, Nome, AK 99762
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesUse this office for available driver license and vehicle transactions by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
Public health · Regional office
Norton Sound Health Corporation WIC
1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible families with young children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nortonsoundhealth.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority
1008 E. Front St., Nome, AK 99762
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the authority about affordable housing programs serving families in the Bering Straits Region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bsrha.org
Older adults · Regional office
Norton Sound Health Corporation In-Home Programs
1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762
Help here
- In-home care coordination and supportGet help arranging in-home support for elders and people with disabilities or complex medical needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nortonsoundhealth.org
Library · City office
Kegoayah Kozga Public Library
100 W. 7th Avenue, Nome, AK 99762
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public internet access, and get reference help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nomealaska.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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Nome Census Area
- Brevig Missionnot checked yet
- Diomedenot checked yet
- Elimnot checked yet
- Gambellnot checked yet
- Golovinnot checked yet
- Koyuknot checked yet
- Nome
- Savoonga
- Shaktooliknot checked yet
- Shishmarefnot checked yet
- St. Michaelnot checked yet
- Stebbinsnot checked yet
- Tellernot checked yet
- Unalakleet
- Walesnot checked yet
- White Mountainnot checked yet
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 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.
Call 988Text 988