Ada County
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Local offices in Ada County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Ada County Indigent Services
252 E. Front St., Suite 199, Boise, ID 83702
Help here
- Emergency assistanceAsk about county help with certain urgent medical costs and other eligible expenses.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adacounty.id.gov
Public health · Regional office
Central District Health WIC
707 N. Armstrong Pl., Boise, ID 83704
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdh.idaho.gov
State office · State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Boise Office - Westgate Building
1720 Westgate Dr., Boise, ID 83704
Help here
- Self-Reliance benefits assistanceGet help with applications for food, child care, health coverage, cash, and energy assistance.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet information and help with child support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Public health · Regional office
Central District Health
707 N. Armstrong Pl., Boise, ID 83704
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesFind health clinic, counseling, child health, and community health services for Ada County residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdh.idaho.gov
State office · State office
Idaho 211 CareLine
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Ada County Court Assistance Office
200 W. Front St., Room 1171, Boise, ID 83702
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information about court forms and procedures for common legal matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courtselfhelp.idaho.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging
1505 S. Eagle Rd., Suite 120, Meridian, ID 83642
Help here
- Information and assistance for older adults and caregiversGet connected to local services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on a3ssa.com
Emergency help · County office
Ada County Emergency Management and Community Resilience
7200 Barrister Dr., Boise, ID 83704
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adacounty.id.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Idaho Department of Labor Boise Local Office
317 W. Main St., First Floor, East, Boise, ID 83735
Help here
- Job search and unemployment helpGet help with job searches, career information, and unemployment claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov
State office · County office
Ada County Driver Services - Boise
400 N. Benjamin Ln., Boise, ID 83704
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew an Idaho driver license or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
Library · Regional office
Ada Community Library
10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise, ID 83709
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adalib.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ada County
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
The Idaho Foodbank
3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian, ID 83642
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
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
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
El-Ada, Inc.
701 E 44th St., #1, Garden City, ID 83714-4890
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Ada County
Idaho programs by kind of help
These are run by Idaho 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 - 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
- Idaho 211 CareLine
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