Laurel
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Local offices in Laurel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Laurel City Offices
302 E. 2nd St., Laurel, NE 68745
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit or call the city office for city services and questions about utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelne.com
Library · City office
Laurel Public Library
502 Wakefield St., Laurel, NE 68745
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the public library’s books and other learning resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Laurel Senior Citizens Center
302 E. 2nd St., Laurel, NE 68745
Help here
- Senior activities and programsOlder adults can visit for health programs, nutrition education, social activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelne.com
City of Laurel, Nebraska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cedar County
Laurel is in Cedar County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Cedar County Emergency Management
101 S. Broadway, Hartington, NE 68739
Help here
- Emergency planning and alertsGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcountyne.gov
Veterans · County office
Cedar County Veterans Services
101 S. Broadway, Hartington, NE 68739
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help learning about VA benefits, preparing applications, and gathering documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcountyne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department
801 Milo Drive, Wayne, NE 68787
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department to ask about local public health programs and services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nnphd.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
119 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults with in-home, nutrition, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Northeast Community Action Partnership
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about support services available to Cedar County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nencap.org
Local office · County office
Cedar County Transit
56253 Highway 84, Hartington, NE 68739
Help here
- County transportationContact county transit to arrange local transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcountyne.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