Uintah County

Local offices in Uintah County

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

• Public health · Regional office

  TriCounty Health Department, Vernal WIC Clinic

  133 South 500 East, Vernal, UT 84078

  Help here

  • WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 435-247-1179DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.utah.gov

• Housing help · Nonprofit

  Uintah Basin Assistance Council

  1820 West 1500 South, Vernal, UT 84078

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for affordable rental housing for eligible low and moderate income households.Apply online
  Call 435-722-3952DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Utah

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211utah.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Northeastern Counseling Center, Vernal

  1140 West 500 South, Suite 9, Vernal, UT 84078

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet mental health counseling and substance use treatment for residents of Uintah County.
  Call 435-789-6300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Utah State Courts Self-Help Center

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet court forms and information about legal processes if you do not have a lawyer.Read more
  Call 888-683-0009Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Uintah County Area Agency on Aging, Golden Age Center

  330 South Aggie Boulevard, Vernal, UT 84078

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the center for services and support for older adults in Uintah County.
  Call 435-789-2169DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Utah Department of Workforce Services Vernal Employment Center

  1050 West Market Drive, Vernal, UT 84078

  Help here

  • Employment servicesVisit the employment center for help with job search and workforce services.
  Call 801-526-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.utah.gov

• State office

  Utah Driver License Division Vernal Office

  230 South 1000 East, Vernal, UT 84078

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationVisit for driver license services and information about identification cards.
  Call 801-965-4437DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dld.utah.gov

• Library · County office

  Uintah County Library

  204 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and use its learning resources.
  Call 435-789-0091DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.uintah.gov

Uintah County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Uintah County

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

Cities and towns in Uintah County

• Ballard
• Naples
• Vernal

Utah programs by kind of help

These are run by Utah 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