Elma

Local offices in Elma

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

• Local office · City office

  Elma City Hall

  202 W. Main St., Elma, WA 98541

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for utility billing and help with city services.
  Call 360-482-2212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Elma Senior Citizen Center

  Help here

  • Meals and senior activitiesOlder residents can have lunch at the center, ask about Meals on Wheels, and join activities.
  Call 360-482-2212Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Elma Timberland Library

  119 N. 1st Street, Elma, WA 98541

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet books, use computers and Wi-Fi, print documents, and attend library events.
  Call 360-482-3737DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trl.org

City of Elma website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elma

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

Offices for all of Grays Harbor County

Elma is in Grays Harbor County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Grays Harbor County Public Health WIC

  2109 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen, WA 98520

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportEligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and referrals.
  Call 360-532-8631DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  Aberdeen Community Services Office

  415 W Wishkah St, Aberdeen, WA 98520

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for state food and cash assistance and get help with housing-related benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• 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
  Call 877-211-9274Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Public health · County office

  Grays Harbor County Environmental Health

  100 W Broadway, Suite 31, Montesano, WA 98563

  Help here

  • Environmental health guidance and permitsGet help with food safety, drinking water, septic systems, and environmental health concerns.
  Call 360-249-5579DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Grays Harbor County Superior Court Legal Self-Help Center

  102 W Broadway Ave, Montesano, WA 98563

  Help here

  • Legal self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get limited help with family law, protection orders, guardianships, and other court matters.
  Call 360-249-8174DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging & Adult Services of Coastal Washington, Aberdeen Office

  2700 Simpson Avenue, Suite 205, Aberdeen, WA 98520

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local support and services.Read more
  Call 360-209-8338DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Grays Harbor 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