Colby
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Local offices in Colby
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Colby Housing Authority
600 S Mission Ridge Ave, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Public housingAsk the Housing Authority about applying for public housing in Colby.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colbyhousingauthority.com
Utilities · City office
Colby City Hall and Utility Billing
585 N Franklin Ave, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- City services and utility accountsVisit City Hall to start electric, water, sewer, or trash service, or ask about your city utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcolbyks.gov
Jobs and training · State office
KANSASWORKS Colby
350 S Range, Suite 5, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Job search helpGet help looking for jobs, writing a resume, or preparing for an interview.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kansasworks.com
State office · State office
Kansas Driver's License Office, Colby
990 S Range Ave, Suite 3, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Driver's licenses and identificationVisit by appointment for Kansas driver license or identification services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Library · City office
Pioneer Memorial Library
375 W Fourth St, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Library resources and programsVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, or join programs for children and adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colbylibrary.com
Local office · Regional office
United Way 2-1-1 Kansas
Help here
- Information and referralCall 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to find local help and services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Colby Event Center
1200 S Franklin Ave, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Community event and recreation spaceContact the Event Center to ask about public activities or reserve rooms and recreation space.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcolbyks.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Colby
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
NEK-CAP, Inc.
1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Thomas County
Colby is in Thomas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Colby Office
1135 S Country Club Dr, Suite 1, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Benefits assistanceGet help applying for food, cash, child care, and energy assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Public health · County office
Thomas County Health Department
350 S Range, Suite 2, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, lab services, family planning, testing, health screenings, and other public health services.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Ask the health department about WIC nutrition support and referrals for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thomascohealth.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Thomas County District Court Self-Help Resource Center
300 N Court Ave, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help finding court information and resources for people representing themselves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 11jd.kscourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
510 W. 29th Street, Hays, KS 67601
Help here
- Aging services information and supportContact the area agency for information about services and support for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov
Emergency help · County office
Thomas County Emergency Management
1255 S Country Club Dr, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thomascountyks.gov
State office · State office
Thomas County Driver's License Office
990 S Range Ave, Suite 3, Colby, KS 67701
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit this office for driver license services and call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thomascountyks.gov
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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