Essex

Local offices in Essex

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

• Local office · City office

  Essex City Hall

  412 Iowa Avenue, Essex, IA 51638

  Help here

  • City services and informationAsk about city services, contact the city clerk, or get help with city business.
  • Utility billingAsk the city about water, sewer, and garbage bills or request an adjustment for an eligible sewer bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 712-379-3444DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on essexia.net

• Library · City office

  Lied Public Library~Essex

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers, printing, faxing, story times, and programs for children and adults.
  Website

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

City of Essex website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Essex

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

Offices for all of Page County

Essex is in Page County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Page County General Assistance

  Help here

  • General assistanceContact the county to ask about general assistance for eligible residents.
  Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other support.
  Call 800-244-7431Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Public health · County office

  Page County Public Health

  210 N 17th Street, Clarinda, IA 51632

  Help here

  • Immunizations and health screeningsGet immunizations, health screenings, and help finding community health services.
  • WIC clinic locatorCheck Iowa HHS to find a WIC clinic serving your county.Read more
  Call 712-850-1212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Connections Area Agency on Aging

  231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51523

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
  Call 800-432-9209DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Page County Veterans Affairs

  615 Northwest Road, Shenandoah, IA 51601

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claimsGet help reviewing and filing claims for veterans benefits and other aid.
  Call 712-246-4254DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Page County Emergency Management

  200 S 15th St, Clarinda, IA 51632

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessGet information about emergency alerts and help preparing for disasters.
  Call 712-542-1422DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Page 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