Yakima County
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Local offices in Yakima County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Yakima Child Support Office
1002 N 16th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and questions about your case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
State office · State office
Yakima Community Services Office
1002 N 16th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for or manage food and cash benefits, report changes, and submit documents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · County office
Yakima County Human Services
223 N 1st Street, Yakima, WA 98901
Help here
- Housing and support service referralsGet help finding housing and supportive services, including coordinated entry.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimacounty.us
Community action · Nonprofit
OIC of Washington
815 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oicofwa.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Yakima Housing Authority
1116 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or rental assistance if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimahousing.org
Public health · County office
Yakima Health District
1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive, Union Gap, WA 98903
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with public health services, health information, vital records, and environmental health questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimacounty.us
Local office · Nonprofit
Memorial WIC
218 S 29th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
Help here
- WIC nutrition servicesEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yvfwc.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Yakima County Law Library
18 E Lincoln Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse public legal research resources and Westlaw computers during public access hours or by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimacounty.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Yakima County Family Court Facilitator
128 N 2nd Street, Room 213, Yakima, WA 98901
Help here
- Family court self-helpGet help understanding family court procedures, choosing forms, and scheduling a hearing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimacounty.us
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center, Upper Yakima County
1710 S 24th Ave, Suite 100, Yakima, WA 98902
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Upper Yakima County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on altcwashington.com
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center, Lower Yakima County
204 Port Point West, Grandview, WA 98930
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Lower Yakima County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on altcwashington.com
Veterans · County office
Yakima County Veterans Program
223 N 1st Street, Yakima, WA 98901
Help here
- Veterans assistance and referralsGet referrals to veterans services and ask about emergency help for eligible veterans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimacounty.us
State office · State office
Vocational Rehabilitation / WorkSource - Yakima Office
1205 Ahtanum Ridge Dr, Union Gap, WA 98903-1813
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet help preparing for, finding, or keeping a job when a disability affects your work.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Yakima County Office of Emergency Management
2403 S 18th Street, Suite 200, Union Gap, WA 98903
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparedness informationSign up for local emergency alerts and find information during evacuations and other incidents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yakimacounty.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
WorkSource Yakima
1205 Ahtanum Ridge Dr, Suite A, Union Gap, WA 98903
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help finding work, training, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourcewa.com
State office · State office
Union Gap Driver Licensing Office
2725 Rudkin Rd, Union Gap, WA 98903
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license or state ID card and take required tests.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.wa.gov
Library · Regional office
Yakima Valley Libraries
102 N 3rd Street, Yakima, WA 98901
Help here
- Library cards, materials, and research helpGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or ask for research help.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yvl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Yakima 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
Opportunities Industrialization Center of WA
815 Fruitvale Boulevard, Yakima, WA 98902-1922
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic / Northwest Community Action Center
PO Box 831, Toppenish, WA 98948
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Yakima 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