Friday Harbor
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Local offices in Friday Harbor
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Hall
60 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Town servicesContact Town Hall for help with town government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fridayharbor.org
Utilities · City office
Town of Friday Harbor Utility Billing
60 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsGet help paying water, wastewater, and refuse bills or managing your utility account.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fridayharbor.org
Library · Regional office
San Juan Island Library
1010 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sjlib.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Mullis Community Senior Center
589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Senior and community servicesFind programs, activities, meals, and support for older adults and disabled adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mulliscenter.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center
476 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Family and community supportGet help finding local support for needs such as housing, utilities, transportation, and health.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jlsfrc.org
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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of San Juan County
Friday Harbor is in San Juan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
San Juan County Health & Community Services
145 Rhone St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Human services and housing supportStaff can connect residents with human services and limited housing assistance.Read more
- Public health servicesThe department provides public health services and clinics for county residents.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition help, screenings, and referrals.Read more
- Behavioral health programsThe county connects residents to mental health and substance use support programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Emergency help · County office
San Juan County Department of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe department helps island residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Older adults · County office
San Juan County Senior Services
589 Nash St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportStaff connect older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Veterans · County office
San Juan County Veterans Assistance Fund
350 Court St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Veterans assistanceEligible veterans and their families can apply for help when they face urgent financial need.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
San Juan County Superior Court Services
350 Court St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Family law and minor guardianship helpThe courthouse facilitator helps people without lawyers navigate family law cases and minor guardianship.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.gov
Child support · County office
San Juan County Prosecutor Family Support Section
350 Court St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Help here
- Child support helpThe state Division of Child Support helps establish, change, and collect child support for county cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjuancountywa.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 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988