Shishmaref

Local offices in Shishmaref

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Shishmaref Office

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsContact the city about municipal services, including water and sewer, refuse collection, and utility questions.
  Call 907-649-3781Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shishmaref

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

Offices for all of Nome Census Area

Shishmaref is in Nome Census Area. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Nome District Office, Division of Public Assistance

  214 E. Front Street, Nome, AK 99762

  Help here

  • Public assistanceAsk about food and other public assistance programs at this office.
  Call 800-478-7778DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Norton Sound Health Corporation WIC

  1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible families with young children.Apply online
  Call 907-443-3299DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority

  1008 E. Front St., Nome, AK 99762

  Help here

  • Affordable housingContact the authority about affordable housing programs serving families in the Bering Straits Region.
  Call 907-443-5256DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Nome

  102 Division St, Nome, AK 99762

  Help here

  • City services and local governmentContact City Hall for city services, public records, permits, and local government questions.
  Call 907-443-6663DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Norton Sound Health Corporation In-Home Programs

  1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762

  Help here

  • In-home care coordination and supportGet help arranging in-home support for elders and people with disabilities or complex medical needs.
  Call 907-443-4553DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 800-478-2221Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org

Everything in Nome Census Area

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