Gooding County
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Local offices in Gooding County
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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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on goodingcounty.org
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov
State office · State office
Idaho Transportation Department, Gooding Combined Services
145 7th Avenue East, Gooding, ID 83330
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit for driver license services and driving tests.
- Vehicle servicesVisit for vehicle registration and title services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.idaho.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
South Central Community Action Partnership
550 Washington Street South, Twin Falls, ID 83303
Help here
- Family and individual stability servicesAsk about help with rent, utilities, food, transportation, and referrals to other services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sccap-id.org
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courtselfhelp.idaho.gov
Library · Regional office
Gooding District Library
306 5th Avenue West, Gooding, ID 83330
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, learning resources, and digital materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gooding.lili.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Idaho CareLine
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