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Local offices in Salmon
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Salmon Office
1102 Main Street, Suite B, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- Child and family servicesAsk about adoption, child protection, foster care, or kinship care services.
- Health and community resource informationContact the office for help finding Health and Welfare or community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Library · City office
Salmon Public Library
300 Main Street, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on salmonlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Salmon City Hall
200 Main Street, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- City services and questionsContact City Hall for help with city services, staff, and public information.Read more
- Water and sewer utility billsPay your city utility bill or contact the utility clerk for help with your account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsalmon.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Salmon
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
The Idaho Foodbank
3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian, ID 83642
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
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
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
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership, Inc
935 E Lincoln Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83401-2119
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Salmon
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.
Unemployment benefits in Idaho
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Idaho Workforce Development Council
514 West Jefferson Street, Boise, ID 83720
Offices for all of Lemhi County
Salmon is in Lemhi County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Eastern Idaho Public Health, Lemhi County Office
801 Monroe, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the local public health office for health services and information.
- WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy foods, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eiph.id.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Lemhi County Court Assistance Office
206 Courthouse Drive, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information and help finding forms for common court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtselfhelp.idaho.gov
Veterans · County office
Lemhi County Social Services / Veterans Officer
206 Courthouse Drive, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the county veterans officer for help with veterans services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lemhicountyidaho.org
Emergency help · County office
Lemhi County Emergency Management
200 Fulton Street, Suite 102, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about local emergency plans, hazards, and disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lemhicountyidaho.org
Jobs and training · State office
Idaho Department of Labor, Salmon Affiliate Office
803 Monroe Street, Suite 126A, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career information, and workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov
Local office · County office
Lemhi County Driver Services
206 Courthouse Drive, Salmon, ID 83467
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for or renew an Idaho driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
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
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.
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