Lodgepole

Local offices in Lodgepole

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

• 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

  Village of Lodgepole Office

  814 Sheldon St, Lodgepole, NE 69149

  Help here

  • Village servicesGet help with village services, forms, and questions for the Village Clerk.
  • Utility billingContact the village office about utility bills and utility account forms.Read more
  Call 308-483-5353DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library

  724 Oberfelder St, Lodgepole, NE 69149

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use computers, internet, ebooks, and other library materials.
  Call 308-483-5714DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Lodgepole website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lodgepole

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

Offices for all of Cheyenne County

Lodgepole is in Cheyenne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing help · City office

  Sidney Housing Authority

  2459 11th Ave., Sidney, NE 69162

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and affordable housingAsk about rent assistance and low-income housing for eligible older adults and adults with disabilities.
  Call 308-254-3670DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska DHHS Sidney Office

  1000 10th St., Sidney, NE 69162

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidGet information about Medicaid, benefits, and other DHHS assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 308-254-6900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cheyenne District Court

  1000 10th Ave., Sidney, NE 69162

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind Nebraska court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.Read more
  Call 308-254-2814DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Office of Western Nebraska, Sidney Office

  1731 Illinois St., Sidney, NE 69162

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportAsk about local services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 308-254-1191DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Cheyenne County Veterans Services

  920 Jackson St., Sidney, NE 69162

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 308-254-3300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cheyennecounty.nebraska.gov

• Emergency help · Regional office

  Region 21 Emergency Management

  1124 Grant St., Sidney, NE 69162

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet help preparing for emergencies and sign up for local emergency alerts.
  Call 308-254-7003DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cheyennecounty.nebraska.gov

Everything in Cheyenne 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