Humboldt County

Local offices in Humboldt County

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

• Human services · County office

  Humboldt County Human Services

  26 E. Haskell Street, Suite C, Winnemucca, NV 89445

  Help here

  • Emergency and basic needs assistanceAsk about emergency lodging, utility help, prescriptions, fuel, laundry, and burial or cremation assistance.Apply online
  Call 775-623-6342DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nevada WIC Winnemucca Clinic

  26 E. Haskell Street, Suite B, Winnemucca, NV 89445

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition programAsk whether your family qualifies for WIC food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 775-625-2722DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dpbh.nv.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Frontier Community Action Agency

  640 Melarkey Street, Suite 3, Winnemucca, NV 89445

  Help here

  • Community support and referralsAsk about local help with housing, utilities, food, employment, and other basic needs.
  Call 775-623-9003DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.nv.gov

• Local office · State office

  Nevada 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsContact Nevada 211 to find local food, housing, health, and other support services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevada211.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Humboldt County Emergency Management

  33 W. 4th Street, Suite 9, Winnemucca, NV 89445

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help you prepare for and respond to emergencies in Humboldt County.
  Call 775-375-3195DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nevada DMV Winnemucca Office

  3505 Construction Way, Winnemucca, NV 89445

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for in-person Nevada driver and vehicle services; appointments are required.
  Call 702-486-4368DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nv.gov

• Library · County office

  Humboldt County Library

  85 E. 5th Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, online resources, technology help, and library programs.Apply online
  Call 775-623-6388DirectionsWebsite

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

Humboldt County, Nevada website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Humboldt County

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

Job help near Humboldt County

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  EmployNV Career Hub- Winnemucca

  0.4 miles away

  475 W. Haskell Street, Suite C, Winnemucca, NV 89445

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 775-623-6520DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 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.

Cities and towns in Humboldt County

• Winnemucca

Nevada programs by kind of help

These are run by Nevada 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
• 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