Atchison
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Local offices in Atchison
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Local office · City office
City Hall
515 Kansas Avenue, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city records, public safety concerns, and other city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofatchison.com
Utilities · City office
City of Atchison Utility Billing
515 Kansas Avenue, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Utility billing and payment helpAsk about water and wastewater bills, starting or stopping service, payment arrangements, and the low-income senior discount.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofatchison.com
Library · Regional office
Atchison Public Library
401 Kansas Avenue, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and get help with library programs and services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on atchisonlibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Project Concern Atchison Senior Center
504 Kansas Avenue, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Senior center meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, activities, and information about local senior services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nekaaa.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Atchison Housing Authority
103 S 7th Street, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable housing if you meet the income rules.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on atchisonhousing.org
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Atchison Office
423 N 5th Street, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit the office for help applying for food and cash assistance and other family benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
State office · State office
Atchison Driver License Office
Atchison Event Center, 710 S 9th Street, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Driver licensingSchedule a visit for Kansas driver license services and tests.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Atchison County
Atchison is in Atchison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Atchison County Emergency Management
518 Parallel St, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local emergencies, preparedness, and county emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atchisoncountyks.org
Public health · County office
Atchison County Health Department
616 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local health services and WIC nutrition support.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atchisoncountyks.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Atchison County District Court
423 N 5th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind Kansas court forms and self-help information for common court matters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kscourts.gov
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Atchison Office
710 S 9th St, Suite C, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Food, child care, and cash assistanceApply for Kansas food, child care, and cash assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Utility assistanceAsk about help with heating and other eligible utility costs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
State office · State office
Kansas Driver's License Office, Atchison
Atchison Event Center, 710 S 9th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Help here
- Driver licensingGet driver's license and identification card services at the local office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1803 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, in-home care, and other local services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nekaaa.org
Kansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Kansas 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- United Way 2-1-1 Kansas
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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