Kamiah

Local offices in Kamiah

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

• Local office · State office

  Idaho 211 CareLine

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find free or low-cost food, housing, health, and other community services.Apply online
  Call 800-926-2588Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Kamiah City Hall

  507 Main St, Kamiah, ID 83536

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall with questions about city services, water bills, sewer charges, or garbage charges.Read more
  Call 208-935-2672DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Kamiah Senior Citizens’ Center

  125 N Maple, Kamiah, ID 83536

  Help here

  • Senior centerContact the center for local activities and support for older adults.
  Call 208-935-0244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kamiahchamber.com

• Library · Regional office

  Kamiah Library

  505 Main St, Kamiah, ID 83536

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to read, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or find a quiet place to study.
  Call 208-935-0428DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Kamiah website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kamiah

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

Offices for all of Lewis County

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Idaho North Central District Public Health, Lewis County

  132 N Hill Street, Kamiah, ID 83536

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district for local public health services and health information.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 208-935-2124DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Idaho 211 CareLine

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Lewis County Court Assistance Office

  Lewis County Courthouse, 510 Oak Street, Room 1, Nez Perce, ID 83543

  Help here

  • Court self-helpThe office provides limited court assistance; call the Latah County Court Assistance Office for help.
  Call 208-883-7221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Prairie River Library District

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe district offers library materials and public computer, Wi-Fi, printing, fax, and scanning access.Read more
  Website

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

Everything in Lewis 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