Kelso
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Local offices in Kelso
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
DSHS Kelso Community Services Office
711 Vine St, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state food and family benefit programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Utilities · City office
Kelso Finance & Utilities Department
203 S. Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Utility service and bill helpGet help starting or managing water, sewer, garbage, and stormwater service, paying bills, or asking about senior rate reductions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kelso.gov
Local office · City office
Kelso City Hall
203 S. Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- City services and public recordsContact City Hall for help reaching city departments or requesting public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kelso.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Kelso Senior Center at Catlin Center
106 NW 8th Avenue, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Senior centerVisit the center for activities and services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kelso.gov
Older adults · State office
DSHS Home & Community Services Kelso Office
711 Vine St, Suite B, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Long-term care and aging supportAsk for an assessment and information about support options for older adults and people who need long-term care.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
WorkSource Cowlitz/Wahkiakum
305 S Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and finding career resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourceswwa.com
Library · City office
Kelso Public Library
351 Three Rivers Drive, Suite 1263, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kelso.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kelso
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 Cowlitz County
Kelso is in Cowlitz County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kelso Community Services Office
711 Vine St, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, or medical assistance and get help with an application in person.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Longview Olympia Way WIC / First Steps
1717 Olympia Way, Suite 206, Longview, WA 98632
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowlitzfamilyhealth.org
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
Public health · County office
Cowlitz County Health & Human Services
1952 9th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
Help here
- Public health and human servicesContact the county department for public health and human services support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cowlitz.wa.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Cowlitz County District Court
312 SW 1st Ave, Room 207, Kelso, WA 98626
Help here
- Court forms and case informationCourt staff can provide court information and forms, but cannot give legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cowlitz.wa.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington - Cowlitz and Wahkiakum
760 Ocean Beach Hwy, Suite G, Longview, WA 98632
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local support and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on host.hemispheredm.com
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