Chehalis
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Local offices in Chehalis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Chehalis Community Services Office
2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on manuals.dshs.wa.gov
Human services · Regional office
Washington 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 or visit the website to find local help with needs such as food, housing, and utility bills.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Utilities · City office
City of Chehalis Utility Billing
2007 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Water, sewer, and stormwater billingGet help with city water, sewer, and stormwater bills, payments, and account questions.
- Discounted water serviceAsk about a water bill discount if you are a low-income senior or a low-income resident with a disability.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.chehalis.wa.us
Local office · City office
Chehalis City Hall
350 N. Market Boulevard, Room 101, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- City government helpVisit City Hall for help from the City Council, City Manager, or City Clerk.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.chehalis.wa.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Twin Cities Older Adult Center
2545 N. National Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Older adult servicesOlder adults can visit for programs and services offered to people in the Chehalis and Centralia area.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on timberriverconnections.org
Library · Regional office
Chehalis Timberland Library
400 N. Market Boulevard, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and attend programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chehalis
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 Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
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
Northwest Justice Project
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
Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties
3020 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lewis County
Chehalis is in Lewis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Human services · County office
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services
360 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and services that support the health of Lewis County residents.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
- Housing programsThe county connects residents with housing programs and support.Read more
- Behavioral health and substance use programsThe county coordinates behavioral health and substance use treatment programs.Read more
- Veterans servicesVeterans can ask the county about relief and help accessing benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountywa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lewis County Superior Court
345 W Main Street, 4th Floor, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Court information and self-help referralsGet court information and find resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountywa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging
1651 S Market Boulevard, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lmtaaa.org
State office · State office
Lewis County Developmental Disabilities Field Office
3451 Galvin Road, Centralia, WA 98531
Help here
- Developmental disability servicesAsk about state services and support for people with developmental disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lewis County Emergency Management
351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet preparedness information and learn how the county coordinates disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountywa.gov
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington 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
- Washington 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