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Local offices in Rawlins
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
Wyoming 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall, text, or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wyoming211.org
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
521 W. Cedar Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Water, sewer, recycling, and landfill billingGet help with city water, sewer, recycling, and landfill bills or ask about bill assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rawlinswy.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
521 W. Cedar Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- City services and recordsAsk about city services, public records, council matters, and city documents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rawlinswy.gov
Older adults · County office
Rawlins Senior Center
545 15th Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults 60 and older can get meals and take part in activities and events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carboncountyseniors.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Rawlins Family Recreation Center
Help here
- Recreation and senior programsJoin recreation activities and programs for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rawlinswy.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Wyoming Workforce Center and Program Operations - Rawlins
1703 Edinburgh Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Employment and workforce helpGet help finding work, training, and other workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dws.wyo.gov
State office
WYDOT Driver Services Exam Station
301 Airport Road, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Wyoming driver license or identification card in person.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dot.state.wy.us
Library · County office
Rawlins Library
215 W. Buffalo Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and printing services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carbonlibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rawlins
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 Bank of the Rockies
20600 East 38th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
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
Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.
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
Goshen Help
1933 Main St, Torrington, WY 82240-2725
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Rawlins
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Rawlins Workforce Center
Also helps young people
1.3 miles away
1703 Edinburgh Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Wyoming
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Wyoming Workforce Development Council
5221 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82002
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Carbon County
Rawlins is in Carbon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Wyoming Department of Family Services, Carbon County
215 W. Buffalo Street, Suite 359, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet information and apply for state benefits and family support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfs.wyo.gov
State office
Carbon County WIC Office, Rawlins
215 W. Buffalo Street, Room 381, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wyo.gov
Public health · State office
Carbon County Public Health
215 W. Buffalo Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, health information, and referrals for local resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carboncountypublichealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Carbon County District Court
415 West Pine Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Court information and recordsContact the clerk for court case information, filings, and court records.
- Court Navigator assistancePeople handling certain civil cases can get virtual help understanding court steps and forms.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyocourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Carbon County Senior Services, Inc.
545 15th Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Aging and senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, home delivered meals, transportation, and other senior services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carboncountyseniors.com
Emergency help · County office
Carbon County Emergency Management
415 W. Pine Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and learn how to prepare for local hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carboncountywy.gov
Wyoming programs by kind of help
These are run by Wyoming 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
Talk to a person
- Wyoming 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.
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