Wells
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Local offices in Wells
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Wells Utility Services
525 Sixth Street, Wells, NV 89835
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation billingContact the city to set up water, sewer, or sanitation service and get help with your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwellsnv.com
Local office · City office
Wells City Hall
525 Sixth Street, Wells, NV 89835
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for help with city services, public records, and city matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwellsnv.com
Older adults · City office
Silver Sage Senior Center
765 Tobar Street, Wells, NV 89835
Help here
- Senior meals and transportationVisit or call the center for senior meals and local transportation information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwellsnv.com
Library · Regional office
Wells Mybrary
208 Baker Street, Wells, NV 89835
Help here
- Library materials and public internetBorrow library materials or use a public internet computer.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on exploremybrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wells
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Dr, Sparks, NV 89437
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Elko County
Wells is in Elko County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Nevada Child Support, Elko County Office
540 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dwss.nv.gov
State office
Nevada Division of Social Services, Elko/Winnemucca District Office
1020 Ruby Vista Drive, Suite 101, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prod.dss.nv.gov
Local office · State office
Nevada 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevada211.org
Human services · County office
Elko County Human Services
540 Court Street, Suite 105, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Rent and utility assistanceAsk about help with rent or utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkocountynv.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Elko County Law Library
720 Court Street, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Legal informationFind legal references, court rules, statutes, and public case information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on exploremybrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Nevada Care Connection Resource Center, Elko
603 Pine Street, Elko, NV 89801
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding services and understanding benefit options for older adults and people with disabilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacareconnection.org
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
Talk to a person
- Nevada 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-535-5654 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988