Thurston County

Local offices in Thurston County

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

• State office · State office

  Olympia Community Services Office

  6860 Capitol Boulevard SE, Tumwater, WA 98501

  Help here

  • Cash and food benefitsApply for or manage cash and food benefits and submit required documents.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Thurston County

  1206 12th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing, rental assistance, and other housing options.Apply online
  Call 360-753-8292DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

  412 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506

  Help here

  • Public health and social servicesGet public health information and help with county social services, including housing and disability support.
  Call 360-867-2500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Thurston County Superior Court Law Library

  2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 2, Olympia, WA 98502

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesFind legal research materials and court self-help resources; library staff cannot give legal advice.
  Call 360-786-5560DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.
  Call 360-664-2168Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Thurston County Veterans' Assistance Program

  412 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506

  Help here

  • Veterans' emergency assistanceEligible veterans and family members can ask for help with urgent rent, utility, food, or funeral costs.
  Call 360-867-8236DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Thurston County Emergency Management

  9521 Tilley Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsFind local emergency information, preparedness help, and alerts for hazards in the county.
  Call 360-867-2800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkSource Thurston

  1570 Irving Street SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

  Help here

  • Employment and job search helpGet help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourcewa.com

• Library · Regional office

  Timberland Regional Library

  415 Tumwater Boulevard SW, Tumwater, WA 98501

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use library collections, digital resources, computers, and learning programs.Apply online
  Call 360-943-5001DirectionsWebsite

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

Thurston County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Thurston County

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

Cities and towns in Thurston County

• Bucodanot checked yet
• Lacey
• Olympia
• Rainier
• Tenino
• Tumwater
• Yelm

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