Pocahontas County

Local offices in Pocahontas County

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

• Human services · County office

  Pocahontas County Social Services

  99 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA 50574

  Help here

  • Social services and general assistanceGet help with general assistance and referrals to services for residents in need or facing a crisis.
  Call 712-335-3829DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Iowa Health and Human Services, Pocahontas County

  23 3rd Ave NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574

  Help here

  • Benefits and child care assistanceGet help applying for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance; visits are by appointment.Apply online
  Call 515-955-6353DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Pocahontas County Public Health

  99 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA 50574

  Help here

  • Public health and home careGet immunizations, home health care, health screenings, and referrals to community services.
  • WIC clinicsAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support and clinic services for eligible families.
  Call 712-335-4142DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Iowa District Court for Pocahontas County

  99 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA 50574

  Help here

  • Court and self-help informationContact the clerk for court information and links to Iowa court and litigant resources.
  Call 712-335-4208DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Fort Dodge Office

  308 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • Aging servicesCall for information and help finding services for older adults in Pocahontas County.
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Pocahontas County Veterans Affairs

  99 Court Square, Suite 1, Pocahontas, IA 50574

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their dependents.
  Call 712-335-3270DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Pocahontas County Emergency Management Agency

  99 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA 50574

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
  Call 712-335-3188DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Iowa 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search Iowa 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• State office

  Pocahontas County Treasurer's Office, Driver's License

  99 Court Square, Suite 8, Pocahontas, IA 50574

  Help here

  • Driver's licenses and IDsApply for or renew a driver's license or ID by appointment at the county treasurer's office.
  Call 712-335-4334DirectionsWebsite

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

Pocahontas County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pocahontas County

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

Cities and towns in Pocahontas County

• Fonda
• Havelock
• Laurens
• Palmer
• Plover
• Pocahontas
• Rolfe
• Varina

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