Shelby
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Local offices in Shelby
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Shelby Office
150 N Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662
Help here
- Village office and utility helpContact the village office with questions about village services and utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shelbyneb.com
Library · Regional office
Shelby Community Library
648 N Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help with printing, faxing, and laminating.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on libs.ne.gov
Older adults · County office
Shelby Center
230 N Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsOlder adults can come for meals, activities, and programs at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Polk County
Shelby is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Polk County Health Department
309 Commercial Street, Stromsburg, NE 68666
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, flu vaccines, blood pressure checks, and health education.
- Homemaker and chore servicesAsk about help with daily tasks such as light housekeeping, meals, errands, and respite care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.gov
Veterans · County office
Polk County Veterans’ Service Office
451 Hawkeye Street, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help applying for county, state, and federal veterans benefits and replacing military records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.gov
Older adults · County office
Polk County Senior Services
615 E. 9th Street, Stromsburg, NE 68666
Help here
- Meals and senior servicesAsk about weekday meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, exercise, and activities for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Polk County Court and District Court
400 Hawkeye Street, 3rd Floor, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- Court clerk servicesGet court forms, file papers, ask about protection order applications, and find court case information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership, Osceola
440 Nebraska Avenue, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- Community action and basic needs supportAsk about food pantry hours, weatherization, emergency help, and referrals to local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bvca.net
State office · State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Columbus Office
2365 39th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidContact the office for help with state assistance programs, Medicaid, and related services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support enforcementApply for state child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.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