Cathlamet
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Local offices in Cathlamet
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Utilities · Regional office
Wahkiakum Public Utility District No. 1
45 River Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Help here
- Water and wastewater service and billingContact the PUD about water or sewer service, payments, and utility account questions.Read more
- Residential Energy Assistance ProgramEligible low-income residential customers can ask the PUD about help paying utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wahkiakumpud.org
Local office · City office
Cathlamet Town Hall
100 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Help here
- Town services and stormwater billingVisit Town Hall for town services and questions about stormwater service or bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcathlamet.com
Library · City office
Cathlamet Public Library
115 Columbia Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and DVDs, use public computers and Wi-Fi, print documents, or access tax forms.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcathlamet.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cathlamet
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 Lifeline
815 South 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98108
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
Northwest Justice Project
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Lower Columbia Community Action Program
1526 Commerce Avenue, Longview, WA 98632
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wahkiakum County
Cathlamet is in Wahkiakum County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kelso Community Services Office
711 Vine Street, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Human services · County office
Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services
42 Elochoman Valley Road, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Help here
- Community assistanceGet information about housing and low-income assistance programs.
- Developmental disabilities servicesGet information about services for people with developmental disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wahkiakum.wa.us
Public health · County office
Wahkiakum County Public Health
42 Elochoman Valley Road, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health services and information.
- WICWIC offers food support and nutrition education to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wahkiakum.wa.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Wahkiakum County Mental Health Services
42 Elochoman Valley Road, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about counseling, psychiatric services, and substance use treatment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wahkiakum.wa.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington, Cowlitz & Wahkiakum
760 Ocean Beach Highway, Suite G, Longview, WA 98632
Help here
- Aging and disability assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local support and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helpingelders.org
Veterans · County office
Wahkiakum County Veterans Resources
64 Main Street, Third Floor, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can ask about emergency financial assistance and food support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dva.wa.gov
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington 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
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-9274 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988