Clarion

Local offices in Clarion

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

• Utilities · City office

  Clarion City Hall and Utilities

  121 1st St SW, Clarion, IA 50525

  Help here

  • City Hall servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.Read more
  • Water, sewer, and storm sewer utilitiesContact the city about water, sewer, and storm sewer service or your utility bill.Apply online
  Call 515-532-2847DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clarioniowa.gov

• Library · City office

  Clarion Public Library

  302 N Main St, Clarion, IA 50525

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning resources and programs.
  Call 515-532-3673DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clarion.lib.ia.us

City of Clarion, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Clarion

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

Offices for all of Wright County

Clarion is in Wright County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  North Iowa Community Action Organization, Wright County Outreach Center

  221 W Broadway, Eagle Grove, IA 50533

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the outreach center to ask about local help available through North Iowa Community Action.
  Call 515-448-3704DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org

• Public health · County office

  Wright County Public Health

  120 First Avenue NW, Clarion, IA 50525

  Help here

  • Public health and family servicesGet immunizations, health visits, family support, and help finding home care services.
  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 515-532-3461DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcounty.iowa.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Wright County Community Services

  120 1st Avenue NW, Suite 1, Clarion, IA 50525

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and disability servicesContact the local office for help finding behavioral health and disability services.
  Call 515-532-3309DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wright County Clerk of Court

  115 North Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525

  Help here

  • Court and self-help informationGet court information and help finding forms for representing yourself.
  Call 515-532-3113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging

  512 N. Court St., Suite 1, Carroll, IA 51401

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact Elderbridge for aging services and referrals.
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Wright County Veterans Affairs

  120 1st Avenue NW, Suite 3, Clarion, IA 50525

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, replacing military records, and finding help with rent, utilities, food, or burial costs.
  Call 515-602-6208DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcounty.iowa.gov

Everything in Wright County

Iowa programs by kind of help

These are run by Iowa 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