Wendell

Local offices in Wendell

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

• Local office · City office

  Wendell City Hall

  375 1st Avenue East, Wendell, ID 83355

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about water, sewer, and garbage bills.
  Call 208-536-5161DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wendell.id.gov

• 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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Wendell Senior Center

  380 1st Avenue East, Wendell, ID 83355

  Help here

  • Senior center meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals and senior center activities.
  Call 208-536-9951DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Wendell Public Library (Sherburn Smith Memorial)

  375 First Avenue East, Wendell, ID 83355

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, services, and programs.
  Call 208-536-6195DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Wendell website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wendell

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

Offices for all of Gooding County

Wendell 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

• 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

• 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.
  Call 208-934-4597DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.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