Elko County
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Local offices in Elko County
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Human services · County office
Elko County Human Services
540 Court Street, Suite 105, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Rent and utility assistanceAsk about help with rent or utility bills.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elkocountynv.gov
State office · State office
Nevada Division of Social Services, Elko/Winnemucca District Office
1020 Ruby Vista Drive, Suite 101, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prod.dss.nv.gov
Child support · State office
Nevada Child Support, Elko County Office
540 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dwss.nv.gov
State office · State office
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, Elko
3920 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the office for driver licensing and identification services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nv.gov
Jobs and training · State office
EmployNV Career Hub, Elko
172 6th Street, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, building a résumé, or finding training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vrnevada.nv.gov
Veterans · State office
Nevada Department of Veterans Services, Elko
1500 College Parkway, McMullen Hall, Room 114, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing or appealing a veterans benefits claim.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.nv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Nevada Care Connection Resource Center, Elko
603 Pine Street, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding services and understanding benefit options for older adults and people with disabilities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacareconnection.org
Library · Regional office
Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, online resources, computers, and learning programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on exploremybrary.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Elko County Law Library
720 Court Street, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Legal informationFind legal references, court rules, statutes, and public case information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on exploremybrary.org
Local office · State office
Nevada 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nevada211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Elko County
Nevada programs by kind of help
These are run by Nevada 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 - 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
- Nevada 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