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Local offices in Saxman
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
Alaska 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to get help finding local food, housing, senior services, and other community resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
2841 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Help here
- City services and administrationContact City Hall for help with city services and administration.
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the city about water and sewer service or utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saxman.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Saxman Community Center
Help here
- Community center useResidents can apply to use the community center for a gathering or event.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saxman.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Saxman
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
Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
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
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Saxman
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Saxman. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Ketchikan Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
3.7 miles away
2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 220, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Alaska
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Alaska Workforce Investment Board
3301 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Offices for all of Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Saxman 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
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
Last checked October 9, 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.
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.
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
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on comconnections.org
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
Talk to a person
- Alaska 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-478-2221 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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