Basehor

Local offices in Basehor

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Basehor City Hall

  1600 N. 158th Street, Basehor, KS 66007

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall about city services, sewer and trash bills, and bill payment.
  • Utility assistanceQualifying residents can apply for help with eligible utility bills while funds are available.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 913-724-1370DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbasehor.org

• Library · Regional office

  Basehor Community Library

  1400 158th St., Basehor, KS 66007

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its information and other library services.
  Call 913-724-2828DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on basehorlibrary.com

City of Basehor website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Basehor

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Leavenworth County

Basehor is in Leavenworth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Leavenworth County Health Department WIC Office

  500 Eisenhower Road, Suite 102, Leavenworth, KS 66048

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceGet nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 913-250-2040DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthcounty.gov

• State office · State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families Leavenworth Service Center

  515 Limit Street, Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceApply for or get help with Kansas benefits and family assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 1-833-765-2003DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayplains.org

• Public health · County office

  Leavenworth County Health Department

  500 Eisenhower Road, Suite 101, Leavenworth, KS 66048

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet preventive health services, nursing care, and help with community health concerns.
  Call 913-250-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthcounty.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Leavenworth County Council on Aging

  711 Marshall Street, Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048

  Help here

  • Older adult supportOlder adults can ask about meals, rides, in-home help, social services, and benefits counseling.
  Call 913-684-0777DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthcounty.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Wyandotte-Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging

  849 N 47th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112

  Help here

  • Area agency on aging informationContact the area agency for aging services and support in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties.
  Call 913-573-8531DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov

Everything in Leavenworth County

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