Gooding

Local offices in Gooding

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

• Utilities · City office

  Gooding Utility Billing

  308 5th Ave W, Gooding, ID 83330

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and sanitation billsGet help with city utility bills, payments, and starting or closing an account.Apply online
  Call 208-934-5669DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Gooding City Hall

  308 5th Ave W, Gooding, ID 83330

  Help here

  • City services and recordsVisit City Hall for public records, city permits, licenses, and other city services.
  Call 208-934-5669DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Gooding County Senior Center

  308 Senior Ave, Gooding, ID 83330

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can get lunch and take part in activities at the senior center.
  Call 208-934-5504DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ooa.csi.edu

• Library · City office

  Gooding Public Library

  306 5th Ave W, Gooding, ID 83330

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.Read more
  Call 208-934-4089DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gooding.lili.org

City of Gooding website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gooding

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

Job help near Gooding

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 Gooding. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Idaho Department of Labor - Magic Valley

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  601 Pole Line Rd., Suite 1, Twin Falls, ID 83301

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

  Call 208-735-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Idaho Department of Labor - Burley

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  54 miles away

  127 West 5th Street North, Burley, ID 83318-3457

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

  Call 208-678-5518DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Idaho Department of Labor - Boise

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  88 miles away

  317 W. Main Street, 1st Floor, East, Boise, ID 83735-0030

  Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

  Call 208-332-3575DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 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 Gooding County

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

• Public health · Regional office

  South Central Public Health District, Gooding WIC Clinic

  255 North Canyon Drive, Gooding, ID 83330

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 208-934-4477DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov

• Human services · County office

  Gooding County Services

  624 Main Street, Gooding, ID 83330

  Help here

  • Indigent servicesContact the county to ask about help with medical bills and other necessities.
  Call 208-934-5479DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · State office

  211 Idaho CareLine

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall 211 to get connected with health and human services in your community.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · Regional office

  South Central Public Health District, Gooding Office

  255 North Canyon Drive, Gooding, ID 83330

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services and information for people who live in Gooding County.
  Call 208-934-4477DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Gooding County Court Assistance Office

  624 Main Street, Gooding, ID 83330

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet court forms, instructions, and help with routine civil court matters.
  Call 208-934-4261DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging, Region 4

  County West Building, 650 Addison Avenue West, 4th Floor, Twin Falls, ID 83301

  Help here

  • Information and assistance for older adultsGet help finding local services for older adults and their caregivers.Read more
  Call 208-736-2122DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Gooding 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