Newport

Local offices in Newport

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

  Newport Village Hall

  304 Lake St, Newport, NE 68759

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village hall about local government services and questions.
  Call 402-244-5233DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska Driver Licensing Office at Rock County Courthouse

  400 State St, Bassett, NE 68714

  Help here

  • Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID at this office.
  Call 402-684-3337DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Newport

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

Offices for all of Rock County

Newport is in Rock County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - O'Neill

  Courthouse Annex, 128 N 6th Street, O'Neill, NE 68763

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceVisit or contact the office for help applying for or managing Nebraska assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 855-632-7633DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  North Central District Health Department

  422 E Douglas St, O'Neill, NE 68763

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district health department for public health services serving the county.
  Call 402-336-2406DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  119 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, care planning, and other local support.
  Call 402-370-3454DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Rock County Veterans Service Office

  148 W 4th Street, Suite 3, Ainsworth, NE 69210

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their dependents can get help understanding benefits and preparing applications.
  • Emergency aid for eligible veteransEligible veterans, spouses, or dependents can apply for temporary help with urgent expenses.Read more
  Call 402-387-0233DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Rock County

  Rock County Courthouse, 400 State St., Bassett, NE 68714

  Help here

  • Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID at this office on scheduled Thursdays.
  Call 402-684-3337DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Rock County Public Library

  201 E Bertha St., Bassett, NE 68714

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources, computers, and internet access.
  Call 402-684-3800DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Rock 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