Syracuse
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Local offices in Syracuse
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Syracuse Utilities
495 Midland Street, Syracuse, NE 68446
Help here
- Utility service and billingAsk about city utility service, utility bills, or starting service.Apply online
- Pay or view a utility billPay a city utility bill online or check your account balance and past bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on syracusene.com
Local office · City office
Syracuse City Hall
495 Midland Street, Syracuse, NE 68446
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, forms, and permits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on syracusene.com
Older adults · Regional office
Syracuse Senior Center
303 Railroad Avenue, Syracuse, NE 68446
Help here
- Senior center meals and activitiesCall for information about meals, social activities, and support for older adults.
- Local transportationCall the center to ask about rides for appointments, shopping, or other local trips.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.ne211.org
Library · City office
Syracuse Public Library
480 5th Street, Syracuse, NE 68446
Help here
- Library materials and programsUse books, movies, computers, and library programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on syracusene.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Syracuse Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Recreation programsGet information about local recreation programs and sign up for activities.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on syracusene.com
City of Syracuse, Nebraska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Syracuse
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Lincoln
1221 Kingbird Road, Lincoln, NE 68521
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc.
802 4th Street, Humboldt, NE 68376-0646
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Otoe County
Syracuse is in Otoe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Nebraska DHHS Nebraska City Office
917 Wildwood Lane, Suite A, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with state assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Help finding local supportCall 211 to find local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
Public health · Regional office
Southeast District Health Department, Nebraska City Office
1010 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health programs and resources serving Otoe County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sedhd.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Otoe County District Court Self-Help
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind information to help you handle common court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on otoecountyne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging
103 Eastside Blvd., Beatrice, NE 68310
Help here
- Aging services and supportAsk about services that help older adults stay safe and independent at home and in the community.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braaa.org
Veterans · County office
Otoe County Veterans Service Office
1021 Central Ave, Room 205, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on otoecountyne.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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