Ketchikan

Local offices in Ketchikan

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

• State office

  Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Ketchikan District Office

  2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 301, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Public assistance applicationsVisit the office to apply for state public assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 907-225-2135DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Ketchikan Public Utilities Customer Service

  2417 Tongass Avenue, Suite 119D, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or changing electric, water, wastewater, or solid waste service, and ask questions or pay a bill.Apply online
  Call 907-225-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ketchikan.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Saxman-Ketchikan Senior Center

  2401 Eagle Avenue, Unit 2, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can visit for weekday senior services and lunch Monday through Thursday.
  • Home-delivered mealsPeople age 60 or older who cannot leave home can ask about meal delivery.
  Call 907-225-6575DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ccsak.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Alaska Job Center Network, Ketchikan Job Center

  2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 220, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesVisit the job center for help with finding work, training, and unemployment reemployment services.
  Call 907-225-3181DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.state.ak.us

• State office

  Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, Ketchikan

  415 Main Street, Suite 103, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license and identification services.Apply online
  Call 907-269-5551DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov

• Library · City office

  Ketchikan Public Library

  1110 Copper Ridge Lane, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and get help from library staff.
  Call 907-225-3331DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ketchikan.gov

• Local office · City office

  Ketchikan City Hall

  334 Front Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • City government informationVisit or call City Hall to reach the city government and ask about city services.Read more
  Call 907-225-3111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ketchikan.gov

City of Ketchikan, Alaska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ketchikan

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

Offices for all of Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Ketchikan is in Ketchikan Gateway Borough. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  SEARHC Ketchikan WIC

  605 Gateway Court, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 907-463-4099DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Ketchikan Indian Community Housing Authority

  429 Deermount Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority for help with housing programs.
  Call 907-228-9226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahaak.org

• Public health · State office

  Ketchikan Public Health Center

  605 Gateway Court, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Public health nursingGet public health nursing services, including health guidance and preventive care.
  Call 907-225-4350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Ketchikan Superior Court

  415 Main Street, Room 400, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Court self-help and law libraryFind court self-help information and contact the law library for legal research help.Apply online
  Call 907-225-3195DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Community Connections

  721 Stedman Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Senior and disability servicesFind support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  • Children's behavioral healthGet mental health services for children and their families.
  Call 907-225-7825DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on comconnections.org

• State office

  Alaska Office of Children's Services, Ketchikan

  415 Main Street, Room 201, Ketchikan, AK 99901

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesContact the office about child protection and family services.
  Call 907-225-6611DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.alaska.gov

Everything in Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Alaska programs by kind of help

These are run by Alaska 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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