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Local offices in Friend
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Friend City Office
235 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359
Help here
- City services and utility billsVisit or call the City Office for city services and to pay city utility bills.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffriend.org
Library · City office
Gilbert Public Library
628 2nd Street, Friend, NE
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or request items through interlibrary loan.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Saline County
Friend is in Saline County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · County office
Saline County Aging Services
204 South High Street, Wilber, NE 68465
Help here
- Support for older adults and caregiversResidents age 60 and older and their caregivers can get help finding services and support to live independently.
- Medicare counselingCertified counselors can answer questions about Medicare and related issues.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountyne.gov
Veterans · County office
Saline County Veterans Service Office
215 South Court Street, Room 100, Wilber, NE 68465
Help here
- Veterans servicesThe county veterans service officer helps veterans with veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountyne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Saline County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office coordinates county preparedness, response, and recovery for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountyne.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Saline County Court
204 South High Street, Wilber, NE 68465
Help here
- Court self-help informationThe court provides information for people handling court matters on their own.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountyne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Public Health Solutions District Health Department
830 East 1st Street, Suite 300, Crete, NE 68333
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the district health department about immunizations, family health services, and public health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phsneb.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
1122 Main Street, Crete, NE 68333
Help here
- Community assistanceThe agency connects residents with help for basic needs, food, housing, and family services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bvca.net
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