Ridgefield
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Local offices in Ridgefield
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Ridgefield City Hall
230 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgefieldwa.us
Utilities · City office
City of Ridgefield Utility Billing
510 Pioneer Street, Suite B, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Help here
- Water bill payments and account helpPay your water bill, manage your account, or ask about payment arrangements if you cannot pay on time.Apply online
- Utility assistanceAsk the city whether you qualify for help with your utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgefieldwa.us
Library · Regional office
Ridgefield Community Library
210 N Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, attend events, or reserve a study or meeting room.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fvrl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clark County
Ridgefield is in Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Clark County Community Services
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clark.wa.gov
Public health · County office
Clark County Public Health
1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Building 17, Vancouver, WA 98661
Help here
- Public health information and programsGet information about county health programs, certificates, food safety, drinking water, and health concerns.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clark.wa.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Vancouver Housing Authority
2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceFind income-based housing and housing assistance for eligible Clark County residents.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vhausa.org
Veterans · Nonprofit
Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
907 Harney Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 98660
Help here
- Veterans financial assistanceEligible Clark County veterans can apply for help with urgent needs and housing costs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ccvac.net
State office · State office
Columbia River Community Services Office
800 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food or cash benefits and get help with an application or benefits question.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Child support · State office
Vancouver Child Support Office
800 NE 136th Ave, Suite 210, Vancouver, WA 98684
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, collecting, or changing a child support order.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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