Ogallala
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Local offices in Ogallala
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Local office · City office
City Hall
411 East 2nd Street, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help finding city services and offices.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ogallala-ne.gov
Library · City office
Kathleen Lute Public Library
610 West A Street, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, computers, and other learning resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ogallalapubliclibrary.com
Older adults · Regional office
Keith County Senior Center
202 West First Street, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can visit for meals, information, and social activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.ne211.org
State office · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Ogallala Office
201 East 5th Street, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- Public assistance and MedicaidVisit or contact this office for help with benefits and Medicaid questions.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, Ogallala
511 North Spruce Street, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsVisit for driver licenses, permits, and state ID cards.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Keith County
Ogallala is in Keith County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Ogallala Office
201 E 5th St, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit or contact the office for help with benefits such as food assistance, cash aid, and Medicaid.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through Nebraska DHHS.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Veterans · County office
Keith County Veterans Service Office
511 N Spruce St, Suite 205, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims for you or your eligible family members.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on keithcountyne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Ogallala
Keith County Courthouse, 511 N Spruce St, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or identification card at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Kathleen Lute Public Library
610 W A St, Ogallala, NE 69153
Help here
- Library and public computer servicesUse library materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, and other library services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ogallalapubliclibrary.com
Older adults · Regional office
West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
115 N Vine St, North Platte, NE 69101
Help here
- Aging information and assistanceCall for information about services and support for older adults in Keith County.
- Medicare counselingGet help understanding Medicare coverage and choices.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcnaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska
Help here
- Community assistance programsContact the agency to ask about available housing, utility, food, and family support programs for Keith County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityactionmidne.com
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