Sheldon
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Local offices in Sheldon
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Utilities · City office
City of Sheldon City Hall
416 9th Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
Help here
- City services and community centerVisit City Hall for city services and information about the Community Services Center.
- Water and sewer utility billingContact the city to set up water or sewer service and ask about a utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sheldoniowa.gov
Library · City office
Sheldon Public Library
925 4th Avenue, Sheldon, IA 51201
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use its resources, and join community programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sheldon.lib.ia.us
Jobs and training · State office
Sheldon VR Branch Office
517 Park Street, Suite A, Sheldon, IA 51201
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationContact the office for help with vocational rehabilitation services for people with disabilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Iowa
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of O'Brien County
Sheldon is in O'Brien County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
O'Brien County General Assistance
155 S Hayes Ave, Primghar, IA 51245
Help here
- Emergency financial helpResidents who meet income rules can ask about help with rent, utilities, medical costs, prescriptions, or burial expenses.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on obriencounty.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
O'Brien County Public Health
155 South Hayes, Primghar, IA 51245
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department offers health prevention, education, immunization, and related public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on obriencountyph.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
O'Brien County Judicial Mental Health Advocate
155 S Hayes Ave, Primghar, IA 51245
Help here
- Mental health commitment supportThe advocate helps people understand court commitment orders, learn their rights, and raise concerns about their care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on obriencounty.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
O'Brien County Veterans Affairs
155 S Hayes Ave, Primghar, IA 51245
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can contact the county office for help with benefits and other veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on obriencounty.iowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
O'Brien County Emergency Management
155 S Hayes Ave, Primghar, IA 51245
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster assistanceResidents can contact the county office for emergency management and disaster assistance information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on obriencounty.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
O'Brien County Clerk of Court
155 South Hayes Avenue, Primghar, IA 51245
Help here
- Court servicesResidents can contact the clerk about court matters and court records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
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
- 211 Iowa
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