Centralia
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Local offices in Centralia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utilities Customer Service Center
500 N Pearl Street, Centralia, WA 98531
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsOpen or manage city water, sewer, stormwater, and electric accounts, pay bills, and ask about discounts for eligible seniors and people with disabilities.Apply online
- Utility bill payment optionsFind ways to pay your city utility bill online, by mail, by phone, or in person.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcentralia.com
State office
DSHS Vocational Rehabilitation - Centralia Office
500 Centralia College Blvd, Suite 200, Centralia, WA 98531
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet counseling, training, and other help to prepare for, get, or keep a job if you have a disability.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Lewis County
500 Centralia College Blvd, Suite 200, Centralia, WA 98531
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding a job, preparing a resume, exploring careers, and learning about job training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourcewa.com
State office
Centralia Driver Licensing Office
1000 Kresky Avenue, Centralia, WA 98531-3700
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the state driver licensing office for driver licensing services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.wa.gov
Library · Regional office
Centralia Timberland Library
110 S Silver Street, Centralia, WA 98531
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and get printing and meeting room services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trl.org
Local office · City office
Centralia City Hall
118 W Maple Street, Centralia, WA 98531
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and finding city information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcentralia.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Centralia
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
Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties
3020 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lewis County
Centralia is in Lewis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Chehalis Community Services Office
2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on manuals.dshs.wa.gov
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
Human services · County office
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services
360 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and services that support the health of Lewis County residents.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
- Housing programsThe county connects residents with housing programs and support.Read more
- Behavioral health and substance use programsThe county coordinates behavioral health and substance use treatment programs.Read more
- Veterans servicesVeterans can ask the county about relief and help accessing benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountywa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lewis County Superior Court
345 W Main Street, 4th Floor, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Court information and self-help referralsGet court information and find resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountywa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging
1651 S Market Boulevard, Chehalis, WA 98532
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lmtaaa.org
State office
Lewis County Developmental Disabilities Field Office
3451 Galvin Road, Centralia, WA 98531
Help here
- Developmental disability servicesAsk about state services and support for people with developmental disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988