Centralia

Local offices in Centralia

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Centralia

  Help here

  • City governmentContact the city clerk about city government and public meetings.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dubuquecountyiowa.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Centralia

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

Job help near Centralia

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 Centralia. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Dubuque

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.8 miles away

  680 Main Street, 2nd Floor; NICC Town Clock Center for Professional Development, Dubuque, IA 52001-6818

  Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM M,T,Th,F: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Wed

  Call 563-556-5800DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  IowaWORKS Center - Postville Library

  Also helps young people

  56 miles away

  235 W. Tilden St, Postville, IA 52162

  Hours: Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30am

  Call 563-382-0457DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Cedar Rapids

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  57 miles away

  1025 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

  Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon., Tues., Thurs and Fri; 9am to 4:30pm Wed.

  Call 319-365-9474DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 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 Dubuque County

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

• Public health · State office

  Dubuque WIC Clinic - Visiting Nurse Association

  660 Iowa Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 563-556-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office

  Dubuque County DHS Office

  Help here

  • Iowa Health and Human ServicesContact the state office for help with Iowa Health and Human Services programs.
  Call 563-557-8251Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can contact 211 to find local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.Apply online
  Call 800-244-7431Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Human services · County office

  Dubuque County General Assistance

  36 E 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

  Help here

  • Emergency financial helpEligible residents can apply for short-term help with rent, utility bills, or burial costs.
  Call 563-589-7840DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dubuquecountyiowa.gov

• Community action · Regional office

  Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa

  7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque, IA 52002

  Help here

  • Housing crisis supportCall for coordinated help finding housing resources during a housing crisis.
  Call 833-587-8322DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Dubuque County Health Department

  1225 Seippel Road, Dubuque, IA 52002

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, water testing, and other public health services.
  Call 563-557-7396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dubuquecountyiowa.gov

Everything in Dubuque County

Iowa programs by kind of help

These are run by Iowa 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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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