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Local offices in Chanute
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Chanute Housing Authority
821 W. Main St., Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based apartments managed by the housing authority.
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental help that can be used with a participating landlord.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chanute.org
Utilities · City office
City of Chanute Utility Office
101 S. Lincoln Ave., Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help starting or paying city electric, water, gas, sewer, and trash service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chanute.org
Local office · City office
Chanute Memorial Building
101 S. Lincoln Ave., Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city about city services, records, or where to get help.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chanute.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1 W. Ash St., Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Aging services informationAsk about services and support for older adults and their caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sekaaa.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
KANSASWORKS Chanute
4101 S. Ross Lane, Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Job and training helpGet help finding a job, training for work, or applying for employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sekworks.org
State office · State office
Kansas Driver Licensing Office, Chanute
301 W. 14th St., Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a Kansas driver license or identification card in person.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Library · City office
Chanute Public Library
111 N. Lincoln Ave., Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, and find library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chanutepubliclibrary.org
City of Chanute, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chanute
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
Kansas Food Bank
1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211
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
Kansas Legal Services, 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
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP, Inc.)
401 N Sinnet, Girard, KS 66743
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Neosho County
Chanute is in Neosho County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Chanute Office
1500 W 7th Street, Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesDCF helps people apply for food, cash, child care, and energy assistance programs.Apply online
- Child support servicesThe office helps families with child support services and case information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Public health · County office
Neosho County Health Department
320 E Main Street, Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesThe department offers immunizations, family planning, health assessments, TB tests, and other public health services.
- WIC nutrition servicesWIC provides nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on neoshocountyks.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Neosho County District Court
102 S Lincoln St, Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Court self-help informationThe judicial district provides a virtual self-help center and court information for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 31jd.org
Emergency help · County office
Neosho County Emergency Management
402 E State, Erie, KS 66733
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessThe department shares emergency alerts and information about local storm shelters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on neoshocountyks.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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