Oshkosh
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Local offices in Oshkosh
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Local office · City office
Oshkosh City Hall
305 W 1st St, Oshkosh, NE 69154
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Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oshkoshnebraska.com
Library · City office
Oshkosh Public Library
307 W 1st St, Oshkosh, NE 69154
Help here
- Library materials and resourcesVisit the library to borrow books, magazines, movies, and other items.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oshkoshnebraska.com
Older adults · Regional office
Oshkosh Senior Center
303 Main St, Oshkosh, NE 69154
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- Senior center servicesAdults age 60 and older, or their spouses, can visit for senior services and a meal site.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.ne211.org
State office · State office
Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, Garden County
Courthouse Annex, 619 Main St, Oshkosh, NE 69154
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsVisit on a listed office day to apply for a driver license, permit, or state ID card.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
City of Oshkosh, Nebraska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Garden County
Oshkosh is in Garden County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Garden County Veterans Service Office
Garden County Annex, 619 Main Street, Oshkosh, NE 69153
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpVeterans and their dependents can get help understanding benefits and preparing applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gardencounty.ne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Garden County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseResidents can get help preparing for emergencies and learn how the county coordinates disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gardencounty.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Garden County Court
611 Main Street, Oshkosh, NE 69154
Help here
- Court self-help informationResidents can contact the court for self-help information about court matters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nebraskajudicial.gov
Library · City office
Oshkosh Public Library
307 W 1st Street, Oshkosh, NE 69154
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oshkoshnebraska.com
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Office of Western Nebraska
1437 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about local aging services, support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aown.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska
3350 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency to ask about community programs available to Deuel County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capwn.org
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