Butte County
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Local offices in Butte County
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Local office · County office
Butte County Administration
205 W. Grand Ave., Arco, ID 83213
Help here
- County services and referralsContact the county office for help finding the right county department.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecountyid.us
Emergency help · County office
Butte County Emergency Management
256 W. Grand Ave., Arco, ID 83213
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for local emergency alerts and find information about emergency preparedness.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buttecountyid.us
Public health · Regional office
Southeastern Idaho Public Health, Butte County Office
178 Sunset Drive, Arco, ID 83213
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the office about local public health clinics and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on siphidaho.org
Public health · State office
WIC Clinic 611 - Arco
178 Sunset Drive, Arco, ID 83213
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Library · Regional office
Lost Rivers District Library
126 S. Front St., Arco, ID 83213
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofarco.municipalimpact.com
State office · State office
Arco Driver Services
256 W Grand Ave, Arco, ID 83213
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationResidents can apply for or renew an Idaho driver license or identification card.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
State office · County office
Arco Vehicle Services
205 W. Grand Ave., Arco, ID 83213
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationVisit for vehicle title, registration, and related motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
935 E Lincoln Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Help here
- Energy assistanceAsk for help with energy bills and weatherization services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eicap.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area VI Agency on Aging
935 E. Lincoln Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eicap.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Butte 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
- 211 Idaho 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.
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