Douglas County
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Local offices in Douglas County
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Emergency help · County office
Douglas County Emergency Management
100 19th Street, Suite A, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for emergency alerts and find information to prepare for and respond to local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountywa.gov
Veterans · County office
Douglas County Veterans Service Office
110 2nd Street NE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Help here
- Veterans assistanceGet help finding veterans benefits and assistance available to eligible veterans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountywa.gov
Public health · Regional office
Chelan-Douglas Health District
200 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about health services and disease prevention in Chelan and Douglas counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.wa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington
270 9th Street NE, Suite 100, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding services that support older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaccw.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council
1700 N Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about local help with housing, energy costs, food, and education.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdcac.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Wenatchee Valley
270 9th Street NE, Suite 240, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, training, and other employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourcewa.com
State office · State office
DSHS Home and Community Services, Wenatchee Office
215 Melody Lane, Suite 104, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Help here
- Long-term care servicesAsk about long-term care services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office · State office
Douglas County Auditor Auto Licensing
213 S Rainier Street, Waterville, WA 98858
Help here
- Vehicle licensingVisit to handle vehicle and vessel licensing services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.wa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Douglas County Law Library
Help here
- Law library accessAsk the county about public access to the law library and legal research materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountywa.gov
Douglas County, Washington website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Douglas County
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