Johnson County
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Local offices in Johnson County
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Emergency help · County office
Johnson County Emergency Management Agency
1110 Buffalo Drive, Tecumseh, NE 68450
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncounty.ne.gov
Veterans · County office
Johnson County Veterans Service Office
351 Broadway, Tecumseh, NE 68450
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits, claims, and paperwork.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncounty.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southeast District Health Department, Tecumseh Office
292 Broadway Street, Tecumseh, NE 68450
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health information and services.
- WICWIC provides eligible families with healthy food, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sedhd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging
103 Eastside Boulevard, Beatrice, NE 68310
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding meals, in-home support, transportation, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on braaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Southeast Nebraska Community Action Network, Johnson County Outreach
172 S 4th Street, Tecumseh, NE 68450
Help here
- Emergency rent and utility assistanceAsk about emergency help with rent, utilities, shelter, and other basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on senca.org
State office · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Auburn Office
1908 O Street, Auburn, NE 68305
Help here
- Public assistanceGet in person help with applications for state assistance programs, including food and medical benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Johnson County, Nebraska website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Johnson 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