Alaska Division of Public Assistance (DPA) - Bethel office
The State Public Assistance office in Bethel takes applications and interviews for SNAP (food stamps), Alaska Temporary Assistance, Adult Public Assistance, Medicaid, Senior Benefits, Heating Assistance and child care assistance. Office: 460 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite 121 (mail PO Box 365), open 9am-4pm with interviews ending at 3pm, full service Mon-Thu and limited clerical service Friday. The Division publishes no direct local phone for Bethel: call the statewide Virtual Contact Center at 800-478-7778, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, fax 888-269-6520, or email hss.dpa.offices@alaska.gov. You can also apply online through Alaska Connect.
Who it’s for
Depends on program; see money category
This is what the program lists. Only the provider can say whether you qualify.
What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
Provider information
View official informationCall Alaska Department of Health - Division of Public Assistance800-478-7778Continue to applicationQuestions to ask
Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.