Byron

Local offices in Byron

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Office

  Help here

  • Village services and utility setupCall the village office to ask about village services or set up utility service.
  Call 402-236-8761Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tceda.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Byron

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

Job help near Byron

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 Byron. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Nebraska Department of Labor Beatrice Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  56 miles away

  2317 North 6th st., Suite 3, Beatrice, NE 68310-1408

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri

  Call 402-223-6060 Ext: Reemployment Services #5DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 28, 2026

• American Job Center

  American Job Center, Department of Labor - Grand Island

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  69 miles away

  203 E. Stolley Park Road, Suite A, Grand Island, NE 68801

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 308-385-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  79 miles away

  1330 N Street, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 402-441-1640 Ext. 1DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 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 Thayer County

Byron is in Thayer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Hebron Office

  225 N 4th St, Hebron, NE 68370

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidResidents can contact the office for help with public assistance and Medicaid services.Apply online
  Call 402-768-0401DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Public Health Solutions

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe district provides public health programs and health services to people in Thayer County.
  Call 402-826-3880Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.ne211.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging, Hebron Senior Center

  425 Lincoln Ave, Hebron, NE 68370

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults can ask for care management, meals, transportation, and other support services.
  Call 402-768-6052DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Thayer County Veterans Affairs

  225 N 4th St, Room 102, Hebron, NE 68370

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe county service officer helps veterans and their families understand benefits and file claims.
  Call 402-768-7223DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Thayer County Emergency Management

  225 N 4th St, Hebron, NE 68370

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe office helps residents and local agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
  Call 402-971-9480DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Thayer County

Nebraska programs by kind of help

These are run by Nebraska 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