Pend Oreille County
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Local offices in Pend Oreille County
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Emergency help · County office
Pend Oreille County Emergency Management
625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pendoreille.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Pend Oreille County Counseling Services
105 S Garden Ave, Newport, WA 99156
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet counseling, substance use treatment, medication management, case management, and crisis services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pendoreille.gov
Veterans · County office
Pend Oreille County Veteran Assistance Program
625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156
Help here
- Short-term help for veteransVeterans can ask for short-term help with rent, utilities, food, gas, and rides to VA medical appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pendoreille.gov
Public health · Regional office
Northeast Tri County Health District, Newport Office
605 Highway 20, Newport, WA 99156
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health district for public health programs and services in Pend Oreille County.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, health referrals, and vouchers for nutritious foods.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on netchd.org
Library · Regional office
Pend Oreille County Library District
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, other materials, and shared resources from the county library system.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pocld.org
State office · State office
Newport Branch Community Services Office
1600 W. 1st St., Newport, WA 99156
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits, complete an interview, or report a change in your case.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington
Help here
- Aging and long-term care supportOlder adults, caregivers, and people who need long-term care can get information and help finding local support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on altcew.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Rural Resources Community Action
956 S Main St, Colville, WA 99114
Help here
- Community action assistanceResidents of Pend Oreille County can contact Rural Resources for help finding short-term assistance and community support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruralresources.org
Local office · State office
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Pend Oreille 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