Eddyville

Local offices in Eddyville

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Clerk

  Help here

  • Village office and resident questionsContact the Village Clerk for questions about housing or village services.
  Call 308-858-4900Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eddyvillene.com

Eddyville, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Eddyville

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

Offices for all of Dawson County

Eddyville is in Dawson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lexington

  200 W 7th St, Suite 1, Lexington, NE 68850

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit or use the public kiosk to apply for or get help with state benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Services for children and familiesContact the local office for help with child and family services.Read more
  Call 308-324-6633DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Dawson County Court

  700 N Washington St, Lexington, NE 68850

  Help here

  • Court information for self-represented residentsFind county court contact information and statewide forms and instructions for representing yourself.Read more
  Call 308-324-5606DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  410 W 9th St, Cozad, NE 69130

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the agency for information about services for older adults in Dawson County.
  Call 308-784-2747DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dawson County Veterans Service Office

  700 N Washington St, Room V, Lexington, NE 68850

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claimsGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims or Nebraska Veterans Aid applications.Read more
  Call 308-324-3041DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Dawson County Emergency Management

  700 N Washington St, Room N, Lexington, NE 68850

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and informationContact the county emergency manager for information about local emergency planning and response.
  Call 308-324-2070DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dawson 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