Phelps County
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Local offices in Phelps County
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Emergency help · County office
Phelps County Emergency Management
715 5th Ave, Suite 22, Holdrege, NE 68949
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response plans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phelpscounty.ne.gov
Veterans · County office
Phelps County Veterans Service Office
Phelps County Courthouse, 715 5th Ave, Holdrege, NE 68949
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phelpsgov.org
Public health · Regional office
Two Rivers Public Health Department
701 4th Avenue, Suite 1, Holdrege, NE 68949
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health information and services for Phelps County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trphd.org
Library · Regional office
Holdrege Area Public Library
604 East Avenue, Holdrege, NE 68949
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials for reading and learning.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · Nonprofit
Phelps County Self-Help Desk
Phelps County Courthouse, 715 5th Ave, Holdrege, NE 68949
Help here
- Court self-helpGet basic legal information at the courthouse self-help desk on its scheduled dates.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nebraskajudicial.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Holdrege Office
701 Fifth Avenue, Holdrege, NE 68949
Help here
- Benefits and human servicesVisit or call the office to ask about Nebraska health and human services benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Holdrege
Ag Center, 1308 2nd St, East Room, Holdrege, NE 68949
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and state ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID card at the office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
620 E. 25th Street, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding care, meals, insurance guidance, and other local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingkearney.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska
1419 E Avenue, Holdrege, NE 68949
Help here
- Community support and referralsAsk a community services coordinator about support, program applications, and referrals for local needs.Read more
- WeatherizationAsk about weatherization help to make an eligible home more energy efficient.Read more
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition services for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityactionmidne.com
Local office · Regional office
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Health and human services referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human service resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org
Phelps County, Nebraska website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Phelps 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