Colfax County
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Local offices in Colfax County
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Emergency help · County office
Colfax County Emergency Management
411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, NE 68661
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and help coordinating response and recovery after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colfaxcountyne.gov
Veterans · County office
Platte & Colfax County Veterans Service Office
411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, NE 68661
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits for you or your dependents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colfaxcountyne.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Colfax County Clerk of the District Court
411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, NE 68661
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and information about protection orders, family matters, and other court procedures.
- Passport applicationsApply for a passport through the district court clerk's office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colfaxcountyne.gov
State office · State office
Colfax County Treasurer, DMV Services
411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, NE 68661
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet vehicle titles, registration, license plates, and permits for vehicles registered in Colfax County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colfaxcountyne.gov
State office · State office
Schuyler WIC Clinic
Schuyler, NE
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
119 West Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information, referrals, and care planning to help older adults remain independent.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership
3286 53rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Housing and energy assistanceAsk about rent and utility assistance, weatherization, and affordable housing programs serving Colfax County.
- Emergency assistanceAsk about emergency help with basic needs and other support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centralnebraskacap.com
Human services · County office
Colfax County General Assistance
411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, NE 68661
Help here
- Medical and burial assistanceAsk the county about help with certain medical costs and burial expenses.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on public-dhhs.ne.gov
Library · City office
Schuyler Public Library
Help here
- Library materials and public accessBorrow books and digital materials, use public computers, and get access to printing and other library resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Colfax 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 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