Okanogan County
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Local offices in Okanogan County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Okanogan County Community Services Office
130 Main St S, Omak, WA 98841
Help here
- Family food and housing benefitsVisit or contact the office to apply for state food and cash assistance and get help with housing-related services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Okanogan County
431 West 5th Avenue, Omak, WA 98841
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on okanoganhousing.org
Public health · County office
Okanogan County Public Health District
1240 South 2nd Avenue, Okanogan, WA 98840
Help here
- Community health servicesGet help with public health programs, disease prevention, environmental health, and family health.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on okanogancounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare
1007 Koala Drive, Omak, WA 98841
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis supportGet mental health, substance use, and crisis support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on okbhc.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Okanogan County Law Library
237 Fourth Ave N, 1st Floor, Okanogan, WA 98840
Help here
- Public law libraryUse the county law library for free legal research resources on a first-come basis.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on okanogancounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington
739 Haussler Road, Suite A and B, Omak, WA 98841
Help here
- Aging and disability supportAsk about services that help older adults and people with disabilities live as independently as possible.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaccw.org
Veterans · County office
Okanogan County Veteran Services
1 Tonasket Shop Road, Tonasket, WA 98855
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for benefits for veterans, dependents, and survivors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on okanogancounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Okanogan County Emergency Management
123 5th Ave N, Room 107, Okanogan, WA 98840
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency information and sign up for alerts about hazards affecting your address.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on okanogancounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Okanogan
126 S Main St, Omak, WA 98841
Help here
- Employment and training servicesGet help finding work, training, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on esd.wa.gov
State office · State office
Omak Driver Licensing Office
646 Okoma Dr, Suite E, Omak, WA 98841
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a Washington driver license or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.wa.gov
Library · Regional office
NCW Libraries
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system to borrow materials, use public computers, and access free internet.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncwlibraries.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Okanogan County
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
Okanogan County Community Action Council
424 South 2nd Avenue, P.O. Box 1067, Okanogan, WA 98840
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Okanogan 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 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