Wrangell
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Local offices in Wrangell
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Wrangell Senior Center
Help here
- Senior meals and ridesOlder residents can ask about weekday meals, rides, and other senior services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wrangell.com
State office
Division of Motor Vehicles, Wrangell Commission Agent
431 Zimovia Highway, Wrangell, AK
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the DMV commission agent for available driver licensing and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on doa.alaska.gov
Library · City office
Irene Ingle Public Library
Help here
- Library resources and programsBorrow books and use library programs, computers, and online resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wrangell.com
Local office · City office
Wrangell City Hall
205 Brueger Street, Wrangell, AK 99929
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help finding city services and information.
- Utility billsPay utility bills or ask the city about electric, water, sewer, and garbage service.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wrangell.com
Parks and recreation · City office
James and Elsie Nolan Center
296 Campbell Drive, Wrangell, AK 99929
Help here
- Community events and meeting spaceThe center hosts community events and offers rooms for meetings and gatherings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wrangell.com
City and Borough of Wrangell website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wrangell
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
Offices for all of Wrangell City and Borough
Wrangell is in Wrangell City and Borough. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing help · State office
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Wrangell
720 Zimovia Highway, Suite 107, Wrangell, AK 99929
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersApply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ahfc.us
Public health · Regional office
Wrangell Medical Center
232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929
Help here
- Medical careGet primary, emergency, hospital, and other medical care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on searhc.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Wrangell Behavioral Health Clinic
333 Church Street, Wrangell, AK 99929
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care and support for emotional well-being.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on searhc.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Alaska 2-1-1
Help here
- Information and referralSearch for local help with health, food, housing, work, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Wrangell Courthouse
Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor, 431 Zimovia Highway, Wrangell, AK 99929
Help here
- Court and self-help informationGet court information and contact the Family Law Self-Help Center or Law Library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Wrangell Senior Center, Southeast Senior Services
105 Church Street, Wrangell, AK 99929
Help here
- Senior meals, rides, and supportOlder adults can get meals, rides, and help finding care and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccsak.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.
Call 988Text 988