Northwest Arctic Borough
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Local offices in Northwest Arctic Borough
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Regional office
Maniilaq Women, Infants, and Children Program
733 2nd Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Help here
- WICGet nutrition help and food support if you are pregnant or have a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maniilaq.org
State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Kotzebue District Office
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for state assistance programs through the local public assistance office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Maniilaq Kotzebue Homeless Shelter
Help here
- Emergency shelterGet a warm place to sleep, showers, laundry, and food during the winter shelter season.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maniilaq.org
Public health · Regional office
Maniilaq Public Health Nursing
750 Bison Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Help here
- Public health nursingGet public health nursing services for residents of the Northwest Arctic Borough.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maniilaq.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Maniilaq Behavioral Health Services
733 2nd Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Help here
- Counseling and recovery servicesGet counseling and recovery support in person, by phone, or online.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maniilaq.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Alaska Public Defender Agency, Kotzebue Office
308 Shore Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Help here
- Public defenseContact the office if you need a public defender for a criminal case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pda.doa.alaska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Maniilaq Senior and Disabilities Services
733 2nd Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Help here
- Senior and disability supportGet help connecting to care and support services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maniilaq.org
Older adults · Regional office
Western Alaska Aging and Disability Resource Center
503 Wood River Road, Dillingham, AK 99576
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet guidance finding long-term services and programs for seniors and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Emergency help · County office
Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue
163 Lagoon Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Help here
- Search and rescueCall for help with a lost or overdue traveler or to share a trip plan.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwabor.org
State office
Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, Kotzebue
605 Third Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver license, permit, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
Local office · County office
Northwest Arctic Borough
163 Lagoon Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwabor.org
Northwest Arctic Borough website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Northwest Arctic Borough
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
Cities and towns in Northwest Arctic Borough
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988