Blue Rapids

Local offices in Blue Rapids

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

• Local office · City office

  Blue Rapids City Office

  4 Public Square, Blue Rapids, KS 66411

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact the city office with questions about city services or to pay your utility bill.Read more
  Call 785-363-7736DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Kansas

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Library · Regional office

  Blue Rapids Public Library

  14 Public Square, Blue Rapids, KS 66411

  Help here

  • Library books and digital resourcesGet a library card to borrow books, ebooks, audiobooks, and use other library resources.
  Call 785-363-7709DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bluerapids.lib.nckls.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Blue Rapids Community Center

  4 Public Square, Blue Rapids, KS 66411

  Help here

  • Community room reservationsContact the City Clerk to reserve the center's banquet room, kitchen, or smaller rooms for an event.
  Call 785-363-7736DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Blue Rapids, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Blue Rapids

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

Offices for all of Marshall County

Blue Rapids is in Marshall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Marysville Office

  406 N 3rd Street, Suite 2, Marysville, KS 66508

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and child care assistanceVisit or contact DCF to ask about food, cash, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportDCF helps families apply for and manage child support services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-562-5338DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Marshall County Health Department

  600 Broadway, Marysville, KS 66508

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers local health services, including immunizations and nutrition services.Read more
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 785-562-3485DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marshallcohealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Pawnee Mental Health Services, Marysville Office

  406 N 3rd Street, Suite 3, Marysville, KS 66508

  Help here

  • Mental health and addiction careResidents can visit during walk-in hours to get help for mental health and addiction needs.Read more
  Call 785-562-3907DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pawnee.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Marshall County District Court

  1201 Broadway, Marysville, KS 66508

  Help here

  • Court self-help and recordsThe clerk's office provides court forms and information about filing, court records, and other court questions.Read more
  Call 785-562-5301DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ks283.cichosting.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  1803 Oregon, Hiawatha, KS 66434

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about services and support in Marshall County.Read more
  Call 785-742-7152DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nekaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Marshall County Emergency Management

  1201 Broadway, B4, Marysville, KS 66508

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationThe office provides residents with local emergency preparedness and response information.
  Call 785-562-4550DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ks283.cichosting.com

Everything in Marshall 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