Chautauqua County
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Local offices in Chautauqua County
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Public health · County office
Chautauqua County Health Department
215 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361
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- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.Read more
- WICThe health department provides WIC services for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
- Aging servicesThe county aging council connects older residents and caregivers with local services and meal programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyks.com
Emergency help · County office
Chautauqua County Emergency Management
215 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361
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- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet county emergency alerts and information to prepare for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyks.com
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Chautauqua County office
215 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361
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- Benefits assistanceContact this office for help applying for food and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
304 S Summit St, Arkansas City, KS 67005
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sckaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
401 N Sinnet, Girard, KS 66743
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- Community assistanceAsk about local help with basic needs and community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sek-cap.com
Library · City office
Sedan Public Library
115 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use digital resources, or get a library card.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sedanpubliclibrary.org
State office · State office
Chautauqua County Treasurer, motor vehicle and driver licensing services
215 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361
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- Motor vehicle registration and titleResidents can register and title motor vehicles at the county treasurer’s office.
- Driver license renewalResidents can renew driver licenses at the county treasurer’s office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyks.com
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Kansas
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- Help finding community resourcesCall 2-1-1 or search online to find local help and community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Chautauqua County, Kansas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Chautauqua 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
Talk to a person
- 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.
Call 988Text 988