Madison County
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Local offices in Madison County
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Veterans · County office
Madison County Veterans Service Office
1305 S 13th St, Suite 200, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans, their families, and surviving spouses can get help understanding and applying for federal, state, and county veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyne.gov
Emergency help · Regional office
Region 11 Emergency Management
701 Koenigstein Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseResidents can contact the regional office for help with emergency preparedness and response in Madison County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyne.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Madison County Public Defender
104 S Main St, Madison, NE 68748
Help here
- Court-appointed legal helpPeople who qualify can get a court-appointed lawyer for eligible cases in Madison County courts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DHHS Norfolk Office
209 N 5th St, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidResidents can get help with state economic assistance and Medicaid services through DHHS.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Norfolk Service Center
2209 N 13th St, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Driver licenses and state identificationResidents can visit for driver license and state identification services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Nebraska Department of Labor Norfolk Office
105 E Norfolk Ave, Suite 120, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, career guidance, resumes, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.nebraska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
110 N 37th St, Unit 101, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging servicesAsk about meals, transportation, care management, respite, and other services for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership
1405 Riverside Blvd, Norfolk, NE 68702
Help here
- Community action servicesIncome-eligible residents can contact the agency for help finding community services and support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nencap.org
Library · Regional office
Three Rivers Library System
11929 Elm St, Suite 11, Omaha, NE 68144
Help here
- Library system supportThe system supports local libraries serving Madison County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Madison County, Nebraska website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Madison 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