Yelm
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Local offices in Yelm
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Yelm City Hall
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- City services and informationContact the city for help with local government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on yelmwa.gov
Utilities · City office
Yelm Utilities
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- Water and sewer billsGet help with your city water and sewer account and bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on yelmwa.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Yelm Community Center
301 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Help here
- Community center programs and facility useFind community center programs or information about using the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on yelmwa.gov
Library · Regional office
Yelm Timberland Library
210 Prairie Park Street, Yelm, WA 98597
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- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trl.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Yelm Senior Center
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- Senior activities and resourcesPeople age 50 and older can join activities, classes, and social programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mobile.yelmseniorcenter.comcastbiz.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Thurston County
Yelm is in Thurston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.gov
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.
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountywa.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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hatc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging
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- Aging and disability supportGet help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lmtaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties
3020 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Help here
- Energy and utility assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying heating and utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caclmt.org
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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