Wainwright

Local offices in Wainwright

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Wainwright

  Help here

  • City administrationGet help with city government questions, forms, and municipal services.
  • Elder homemaker servicesAsk the city about homemaker services for elders.Read more
  Call 907-763-2815Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Alak Community-School Library

  567 Main Street, Wainwright, AK 99782

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the community-school library to use its library services.
  Call 907-763-2541DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Wainwright website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wainwright

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

Offices for all of North Slope Borough

Wainwright is in North Slope Borough. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing help · County office

  North Slope Borough Housing Department

  Help here

  • Housing assistance and repairsThe department helps residents with housing requests, rental housing, and some home repairs.Apply online
  Call 907-852-0203Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on north-slope.org

• Human services · County office

  North Slope Borough Health & Social Services

  579 Kingosak Street, Utqiagvik, AK 99723

  Help here

  • Health and social servicesThe department provides health and social services to North Slope Borough residents.
  • WICThe WIC program offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Read more
  Call 907-852-2611DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on north-slope.org

• Older adults · County office

  North Slope Borough Senior Citizen’s Program

  5200 Karluk Street, Utqiagvik, AK 99723

  Help here

  • Senior meals, transportation, and assistanceOlder residents can get meals, rides, help with benefit forms, and information about senior housing.
  Call 907-852-0276DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on north-slope.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center North

  1424 Moore Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpThe center helps North Slope residents find aging and disability services and supports.
  Call 907-452-2551DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  North Slope Borough Risk Management and Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and disaster coordinationThe office coordinates borough emergency preparedness and disaster response.
  Call 907-852-0248Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on north-slope.org

• State office

  Utqiagvik DMV Contract Agent

  2022 Ahkovak Street, Utqiagvik, AK 99723

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesThe office provides driver licensing and vehicle services through a state DMV contract agent.
  Call 907-852-4085DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in North Slope 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