West Wendover

Local offices in West Wendover

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Public Works & Utilities

  1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, NV 89883

  Help here

  • City water, wastewater and garbage servicesThe department manages city water, wastewater and garbage services for residents.
  Call 775-664-3081DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westwendovercity.com

• Local office · City office

  West Wendover City Hall

  1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, NV 89883

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
  Call 775-664-3081DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westwendovercity.com

• Library · Regional office

  West Wendover Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use this library branch to borrow books and learning materials.
  Call 775-664-2510Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westwendovercity.com

City of West Wendover website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve West Wendover

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Elko County

West Wendover is in Elko County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 775-738-3474DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dwss.nv.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
  Call 775-753-1233DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prod.dss.nv.gov

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nevada211.org

• 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
  Call 775-738-4375DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elkocountynv.gov

• 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.
  Call 775-753-4609DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on exploremybrary.org

• 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
  Call 877-861-1893DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacareconnection.org

Everything 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