Hastings

Local offices in Hastings

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing authority · City office

  Hastings Housing Authority

  315 N. Baltimore Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherApply for a voucher that can help pay rent in eligible private housing.Apply online
  Call 402-463-1061DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hastingshousingauthority.com

• Utilities · City office

  Hastings Utilities

  1228 N. Denver Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Utility billing and serviceGet help with utility bills, payment arrangements, and starting or ending service.Read more
  • Share the Warmth bill helpAsk about help paying a utility bill through the Share the Warmth program.Read more
  Call 402-463-1371DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhastings.org

• State office · State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Hastings Office

  905 Theatre Drive, Suite 100, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Benefits and health coverage assistanceGet help with questions about economic assistance, Medicaid, and CHIP.Apply online
  Call 855-632-7633DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Midland Area Agency on Aging

  2727 W. 2nd Street, Suite 440, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 402-463-4565DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandareaagencyonaging.org

• State office · State office

  Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, Hastings

  Adams County Courthouse, 500 W. 4th Street, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID card.
  Call 402-462-1958DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov

• Library · City office

  Hastings Public Library

  314 N. Denver Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and library programs.Read more
  Call 402-461-2346DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhastings.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Hastings Parks and Recreation

  2015 W. 3rd Street, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, sports, activities, and facility rentals.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 402-461-2324DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhastings.org

City of Hastings, Nebraska website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hastings

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Adams County

Hastings is in Adams County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Hastings Office

  300 N St Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesResidents can apply for state assistance programs and get help with child support and family services.
  Call 402-462-1800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Hastings Housing Authority

  315 N Baltimore Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible renters can apply for help paying rent in a private home or apartment.
  Call 402-463-1061DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hastingshousingauthority.com

• Public health · Regional office

  South Heartland District Health Department

  606 N Minnesota Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get public health information, health services, and vaccination help.
  Call 402-462-6211DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southheartlandhealth.ne.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Adams County Court Self Help

  500 W 4th St, Suite 203, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationPeople representing themselves can find information about court dates, fines, small claims, and garnishments.
  Call 402-461-7143DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyne.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Midland Area Agency on Aging

  2727 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and their families can get information and help to support independent living.
  Call 402-463-4565DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandareaagencyonaging.org

• Veterans · County office

  Adams County Veterans Service Office

  300 N Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help applying for county, state, and federal benefits.
  Call 402-461-7162DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyne.gov

Everything in Adams 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