Sitka City and Borough
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Local offices in Sitka City and Borough
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Swan Lake Senior Center
402 Lake Street, Sitka, AK 99835
Help here
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older can get a hot meal at the center or ask about home-delivered meals.
- Senior and disability transportationAdults age 60 and older and residents with disabilities can reserve door-to-door rides.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ccsak.org
State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Sitka District Office
304 Lake Street, Suite 101, Sitka, AK 99835
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the office to apply for food and other public assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Alaska 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search Alaska 211 to find local help with everyday needs and life challenges.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Housing help · Regional office
Baranof Island Housing Authority
245 Katlian Street, Sitka, AK 99835
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about rental housing, housing vouchers, and other affordable housing programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bihasitka.org
Public health · State office
Sitka Public Health Center
210 Moller Street, Sitka, AK 99835
Help here
- Public health nursingContact the center about vaccinations, testing, pregnancy services, and other public health care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Sitka Court
304 Lake Street, Room 203, Sitka, AK 99835
Help here
- Family Law Self-Help CenterCall the Family Law Self-Help Center for information about handling a family law case.
- Law libraryContact the law library for legal research resources and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Sitka Job Center
304 Lake Street, Room 101, Sitka, AK 99835
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and workforce services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
State office
Alaska DMV, Sitka Office
901 Halibut Point Road, Suite A, Sitka, AK 99835
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing, identification, and vehicle services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
Library · City office
Sitka Public Library
320 Harbor Drive, Sitka, AK 99835
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources, programs, and public computers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsitka.com
City and Borough of Sitka website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sitka City and Borough
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
Cities and towns in Sitka City and 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
Talk to a person
- Alaska 2-1-1
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