Sac County
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Local offices in Sac County
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Human services · County office
Sac County General Assistance
Sac County Courthouse, 100 N. West State Street, 2nd floor, Sac City, IA 50583
Help here
- Emergency assistanceEligible residents can ask for short-term help with essentials such as food, shelter, utilities, or emergency medical costs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saccountyiowa.gov
Public health · County office
Sac County Health Services
116 S. State Street, Suite A, Sac City, IA 50583
Help here
- Community health servicesResidents can ask about public health services, immunization clinics, and tuberculosis testing.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saccountyhealthservices.com
Veterans · County office
Sac County Veterans Affairs
Sac County Courthouse, 100 N. West State Street, Level 2, Sac City, IA 50583
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- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help checking eligibility and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saccountyiowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sac County Emergency Management
1020 W. Main St., Sac City, IA 50583
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- Emergency preparednessResidents can get information about local emergency preparedness and safety.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saccountyiowa.gov
State office · State office
Sac County HHS
By appointment only, 116 South State S, Suite B, Sac City, IA 50583
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- Iowa benefits and human servicesResidents can contact this office about state benefits and human services; visits are by appointment and served by the Carroll County office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Agency on Aging, Carroll Office
512 N. Court St., Suite 1, Carroll, IA 51401
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- Aging servicesOlder adults in Sac County can contact Elderbridge for information about aging services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elderbridge.org
Community action · Nonprofit
New Opportunities, Inc., Sac County Family Development Center
1708 W. Main, Sac City, IA 50583
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- Community action assistanceResidents can contact the local office about family support and assistance programs.Read more
- Women, Infants and Children programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can ask about WIC nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newopp.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Region XII Regional Housing Authority
320 E. 7th Street, Carroll, IA 51401
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherEligible households in Sac County can apply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on regionxiiha.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Iowa District Court for Sac County
100 NW State Street, Suite 12, Sac City, IA 50583
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- Court clerk servicesResidents can contact the clerk about court matters, fines, and jury service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Sac 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
Talk to a person
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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