Mason City

Local offices in Mason City

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

• Library · Regional office

  Sunshine Township Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe library offers books and other resources for community members.
  Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mason City

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

Job help near Mason City

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 Mason City. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Lexington Workforce Development

  Also helps young people

  39 miles away

  1501 Plum Creek Pkwy, Suite #3, Lexington, NE 68850-1212

  Hours: Mon- Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 308-324-2064DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  American Job Center, Department of Labor - Grand Island

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 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

  North Platte Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  76 miles away

  600 E. Francis, Suite 9, North Platte, NE 69101

  Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 308-535-8320DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 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 Custer County

Mason City is in Custer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  Loup Basin Public Health Department

  327 N 8th Ave, Burwell, NE 68823

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind public health programs and information, including immunizations and family health support, for the district that serves Custer County.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support through WIC.Read more
  Call 308-346-5795DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska DHHS Broken Bow Office

  2475 South E Street, Broken Bow, NE 68822

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit the office for help with state assistance programs, including Medicaid and economic assistance.Apply online
  Call 308-872-6700DirectionsWebsite

  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

  South Central Nebraska Agency on Aging

  620 E 25th Street, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers in Custer County can contact the agency for care management, meals, insurance counseling, legal help, and referrals.
  Call 308-234-1851DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Custer County Veterans Service Office

  431 S 10th, Broken Bow, NE 68822

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for county, state, and federal veterans benefits.
  • Emergency aid for eligible veteransEligible veterans, spouses, and dependents may apply for temporary aid with certain emergency costs.
  Call 308-872-2071DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Custer County Emergency Management

  431 S 10th, Broken Bow, NE 68822

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and help coordinating disaster response and recovery.
  Call 308-872-3349DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Custer 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