Wright County
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Local offices in Wright County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Community action · Nonprofit
North Iowa Community Action Organization, Wright County Outreach Center
221 W Broadway, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the outreach center to ask about local help available through North Iowa Community Action.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org
Public health · County office
Wright County Public Health
120 First Avenue NW, Clarion, IA 50525
Help here
- Public health and family servicesGet immunizations, health visits, family support, and help finding home care services.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcounty.iowa.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Wright County Community Services
120 1st Avenue NW, Suite 1, Clarion, IA 50525
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesContact the local office for help finding behavioral health and disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Wright County Clerk of Court
115 North Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525
Help here
- Court and self-help informationGet court information and help finding forms for representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging
512 N. Court St., Suite 1, Carroll, IA 51401
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact Elderbridge for aging services and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Wright County Veterans Affairs
120 1st Avenue NW, Suite 3, Clarion, IA 50525
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, replacing military records, and finding help with rent, utilities, food, or burial costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcounty.iowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Wright County Emergency Management
719 2nd Street SW, Clarion, IA 50525
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for emergencies and find local emergency resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcounty.iowa.gov
State office
Wright County Treasurer's Office
115 N Main St, Clarion, IA 50525
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the county treasurer's office for driver license services.
- Vehicle registrationGet help registering a vehicle at the county treasurer's office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowadot.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wright County
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
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
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
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Cities and towns in Wright 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
Talk to a person
- Iowa 211
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.
Call 988Text 988