Gering

Local offices in Gering

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

• Utilities · City office

  Gering Utility Office

  1025 P St., Gering, NE 69341

  Help here

  • Utility billing and servicePay city utility bills, ask billing questions, or arrange to start or stop service.Apply online
  Call 308-436-6800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get referrals to local help with basic needs and other services.Apply online
  Call 866-813-1731Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Gering City Hall

  1025 P St., Gering, NE 69341

  Help here

  • City government helpVisit or call City Hall for help with city government questions and services.
  Call 308-436-5096DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Gering Senior Center

  2005 Depot, Gering, NE 69341

  Help here

  • Meals and senior servicesOlder adults can get meals, health programs, information, and social activities.
  Call 308-436-3233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• State office

  Scottsbluff/Gering Driver Licensing Office

  1825 10th St., Gering, NE 69341

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and permitsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, state ID, or permit in person.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov

• Library · City office

  Gering Public Library

  1055 P St., Gering, NE 69341

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
  Call 308-436-7433DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Gering, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gering

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

Offices for all of Scotts Bluff County

Gering is in Scotts Bluff County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Nonprofit

  Scotts Bluff County General Assistance, administered by CAPWN

  3350 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341

  Help here

  • Short-term assistanceEligible county residents can ask for help with rent, utility bills, fuel, and county cremation costs.
  Call 308-635-3089DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Scotts Bluff County Attorney, Child Support

  1725 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341

  Help here

  • Child support assistanceParents can contact the County Attorney's Office for help with child support matters.
  Call 308-436-6671DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Panhandle Public Health District, Scottsbluff Office

  18 W 16th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

  Help here

  • Public health programsResidents can get information and support for health programs, screenings, and disease prevention.
  Call 308-633-2866DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Scottsbluff Office

  503 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidResidents can contact DHHS for help applying for Medicaid and economic assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-383-4278DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Office of Western Nebraska

  1517 Broadway, Suite 122, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about local aging services and support.
  Call 308-635-0851DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Scotts Bluff 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