Forks
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Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Forks and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Forks
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
DSHS Forks Outstation
551 S Forks Ave, Forks, WA 98331
Help here
- DSHS benefitsApply for DSHS services in person, pick up an EBT card, or report a change to your benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apscareers.wa.gov
Utilities · City office
Forks Water and Sewer Utility Billing
500 E Division St, Forks, WA 98331
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsAsk about starting or changing city water or sewer service, paying a bill, or applying for the low-income assistance program.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forkswashington.org
Library · Regional office
Forks Branch Library
171 S Forks Ave, Forks, WA 98331
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use library services, or ask staff for help finding information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nols.org
Local office · City office
Forks City Hall
500 E Division St, Forks, WA 98331
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forkswashington.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Forks
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
Olympic Community Action Programs
823 Commerce Loop, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clallam County
Forks is in Clallam County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Clallam County WIC
111 E 3rd Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible women, infants, and children can get nutrition education, health support, and supplemental food.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clallamcountywa.gov
State office
Port Angeles Community Services Office
201 W 1st St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Help here
- Cash and food benefitsApply for or manage cash and food benefits and submit required documents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Local office · State office
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Human services · County office
Clallam County Health & Human Services
111 E 3rd Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Help here
- Public health and human servicesGet public health information and connect with county health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clallamcountywa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Clallam County Court Facilitator
223 E 4th Street, Suite 8, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Help here
- Family court self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get basic information about family court procedures and forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clallamcountywa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Olympic Area Agency on Aging
609 W Washington, Suite 16, Sequim, WA 98382
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information and referrals to local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on o3a.org
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