Colfax
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Local offices in Colfax
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Colfax Community Services Office
418 S Main St, Suite 1, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits, complete an eligibility interview, or report a change to your benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Utilities · City office
Colfax Utility Billing
400 N Mill St, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- Water and sewer billing helpContact the city for help with water service, bills, payment questions, or a one-time payment extension.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colfaxwa.org
Local office · City office
Colfax City Hall
400 N Mill St, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall for questions about city services, municipal court, and other local government matters.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colfaxwa.org
Library · County office
Colfax Library
102 S Main, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers and Wi-Fi, and attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on whitcolib.org
Local office · County office
The Center at Whitman County Library
110 S Main, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- Community classes and meeting spaceVisit The Center for community classes, cultural events, technology training, or public meeting space.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on whitcolib.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Colfax
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
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
1234 E. Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
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 Center - Whitman
350 SE Fairmont Road, Pullman, WA 99163
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Whitman County
Colfax is in Whitman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Colfax Community Services Office
418 S Main Street, Suite 1, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for or manage food and cash benefits and submit documents in person.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Public health · County office
Whitman County Public Health
310 N Main Street, Suite 108, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, immunizations, vital records, and help with health and safety concerns.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitmancountypublichealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Whitman County Behavioral Health Crisis Line
Help here
- Behavioral health crisis supportCall the 24-hour crisis line for urgent mental health or substance use support in Whitman County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.wa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Whitman County Superior Court Family Law Facilitator
400 N Main Street, Suite 210, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- Family law court forms assistanceThe family law facilitator helps people without lawyers prepare and format family law and guardianship court papers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitmancounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on altcew.org
Veterans · County office
Whitman County Veteran Services Officer
111 Upton Street, Colfax, WA 99111
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceA county veteran service officer can help veterans and their families understand benefits and file claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitmancounty.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