Cottonwood

Local offices in Cottonwood

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Cottonwood Utilities

  506 King St, Cottonwood, ID 83522

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the city about water and sewer service or utility bills.
  Call 208-962-3232DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Cottonwood City Hall

  506 King St, Cottonwood, ID 83522

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and local government information.
  Call 208-962-3231DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Cottonwood Community Center

  506 King St, Cottonwood, ID 83522

  Help here

  • Senior centerContact the center for local senior services and activities.
  Call 208-507-0356DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aging.idaho.gov

• Library · Nonprofit

  Prairie Community Library

  506 King St, Cottonwood, ID 83522

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its community library services.
  Call 208-962-3714DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lcsc.edu

City of Cottonwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cottonwood

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

Job help near Cottonwood

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 Cottonwood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Idaho Department of Labor - Lewiston

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  41 miles away

  1158 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501-1960

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 208-799-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Idaho County

Cottonwood is in Idaho County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Grangeville Office

  216 S. C St., Grangeville, ID 83530

  Help here

  • Public assistanceResidents can contact the office for help with state health and financial assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 877-456-1233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Public Health - Idaho North Central District, Grangeville Office

  903 W. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesResidents can contact the district office about public health services in Idaho County.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get help applying for WIC food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-983-2842DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on idahopublichealth.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Idaho County District Court

  320 W. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530

  Help here

  • Court filings and protection ordersResidents can contact the court about case filings, traffic tickets, and protection orders.Apply online
  • Court self-help resourcesResidents can find forms and information for common Idaho court matters.Read more
  Call 208-983-2776DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Idaho County Veterans Services

  318 E. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans can call to make an appointment for help with services and benefits.
  Call 208-507-2035DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Idaho County Office of Disaster Management

  320 W. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness informationResidents can get information to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
  Call 208-983-3074DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Idaho Department of Labor at Community Action Partnership

  158 E. Main St., Grangeville, ID 83530

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment helpResidents can get help with job searches, online applications, and unemployment claims during mobile office hours.Apply online
  Call 208-696-5351DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov

Everything in Idaho County

Idaho programs by kind of help

These are run by Idaho 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
• 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