Burwell
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Local offices in Burwell
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Utilities · City office
City Hall
404 Grand Avenue, Burwell, NE 68823
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact City Hall about city services, utility bills, or setting up utility service.
- Utility ratesCheck the city’s water, sewer, and garbage rates before contacting City Hall about your bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofburwell.com
Library · County office
Garfield County Library
217 G Street, Burwell, NE 68823
Help here
- Library materials and informationVisit the library to borrow materials and get information for learning, school, work, or personal needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on garfieldcountylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Garfield County
Burwell is in Garfield County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Garfield County Veterans Service Office
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their dependents can get help understanding benefits and preparing applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garfieldcounty.ne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
250 South 8th, Burwell, NE 68823
Help here
- Sheriff and public safety servicesResidents can contact the sheriff about law enforcement, reports, permits, and other public safety matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garfieldcounty.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Garfield County Clerk of the District Court
250 South 8th, Burwell, NE 68823
Help here
- District Court records and filingsResidents can ask about district court cases, records, and filing court documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on garfieldcounty.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Burwell
Garfield County Courthouse, 250 S 8th St, Burwell, NE 68823
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsResidents can apply for driver licenses, permits, and state ID cards at scheduled office hours.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Public health · Regional office
Loup Basin Public Health Department
327 N 8th Ave, Burwell, NE 68823
Help here
- Public health servicesFind public health programs and information, including immunizations and family health support, for the district that serves Custer County.Read more
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support through WIC.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lbphd.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Loup Basin Public Health Department WIC Clinic
327 N 8th Avenue, Burwell, NE 68823
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lbphd.ne.gov
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 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988