Lindsay

Local offices in Lindsay

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Office

  121 Pine Street, Lindsay, NE 68644

  Help here

  • Village government helpContact the village office for local government questions and services.
  • Water service and billingContact the village office about water service and water bills.
  Call 402-428-4010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Lindsay Library

  701 Elm Street, Lindsay, NE 68644

  Help here

  • Library resourcesResidents can use books, Wi-Fi, digital resources, and library programs.
  Call 531-345-3010DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Lindsay website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lindsay

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

Offices for all of Platte County

Lindsay is in Platte County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Platte County Attorney’s Office Child Support Division

  Platte County Courthouse, 2610 14th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

  Help here

  • Child support case servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing child support and medical support orders.Apply online
  Call 402-563-4958DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Columbus Office

  2365 39th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidContact the office for help with state assistance programs, Medicaid, and related services.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support enforcementApply for state child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 402-564-1113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Columbus Nebraska Housing Authority

  2554 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about affordable housing programs and rental assistance.
  Call 402-564-1131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusha.com

• Public health · Regional office

  East-Central District Health Department

  4321 41st Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind local public health programs and services for residents of Platte County.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 402-563-9656DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ecdhd.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 · County office

  Platte County District Court Clerk

  Platte County Courthouse, 2610 14th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesGet court information and links to Nebraska court forms and legal self-help resources.Apply online
  Call 402-563-4906DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Platte 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