Stanton

Local offices in Stanton

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Stanton City Hall

  800 11th St, Stanton, NE 68779

  Help here

  • City services and applicationsVisit City Hall for city information and to pick up city application forms.
  • Utility billing and paymentsPay city utility bills or ask City Hall about utility service and account questions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 402-439-2119DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stanton.net

• Library · City office

  Stanton Public Library

  1009 Jackpine St, Stanton, NE 68779

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsBorrow library materials and ask about programs at the public library.
  Call 402-439-2230DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stanton.net

City of Stanton, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Stanton

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

Offices for all of Stanton County

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

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Norfolk Office

  209 N 5th St, Norfolk, NE 68701

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesContact this office about state benefits and social services, including food assistance, Medicaid, and child support.Apply online
  Call 402-370-3120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Stanton County Court

  Stanton County Courthouse, Stanton, NE 68779

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesContact the court for local court information and use Nebraska's online self-help resources to find forms and guidance.Read more
  Call 402-439-2221DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nebraskajudicial.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

  Stanton County Veterans Services Officer

  804 Ivy St, Stanton, NE 68779

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 402-439-2196DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Stanton County Emergency Management

  804 Ivy St, Stanton, NE 68779

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet help preparing for emergencies and learn about local response and recovery efforts.
  Call 402-439-2211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Nebraska Department of Workforce Development and Employment, Norfolk Office

  1508 Square Turn Blvd, Norfolk, NE 68701

  Help here

  • Employment servicesContact the Norfolk office for help with workforce and employment services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Stanton 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