Buffalo County
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Local offices in Buffalo County
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Veterans · County office
Buffalo County Veterans Service Office
Buffalo County Courthouse, 1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68848
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help filing claims for federal and Nebraska benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buffalocounty.ne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Buffalo County Emergency Management
1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Help here
- Emergency preparednessResidents can get information to prepare for emergencies and severe weather.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buffalocounty.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Two Rivers Public Health Department
516 W. 11th Street, Suite 108B, Kearney, NE 68845
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, health referrals, disease prevention help, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trphd.ne.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Region 3 Behavioral Health Services
4009 6th Ave, Suite 65, Kearney, NE 68847
Help here
- Behavioral health supportResidents can contact Region 3 for information and support with mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on region3.net
State office · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Kearney Office
24 W. 16th Street, Kearney, NE 68848
Help here
- Benefits and child support servicesResidents can get help with public benefits, including SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, and child support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, Kearney
321 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsResidents can apply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID card.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
620 E. 25th Street, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding care, meals, insurance guidance, and other local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingkearney.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska
16 W. 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68848
Help here
- Community action servicesResidents can contact the agency about food, Head Start, and other support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityactionmidne.com
Local office · Regional office
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Health and human services referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human service resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org
Buffalo County, Nebraska website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Buffalo County
Nebraska programs by kind of help
These are run by Nebraska 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
- Nebraska 211
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