Colwich

Local offices in Colwich

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Colwich City Hall

  212 W. Wichita Ave., Colwich, KS 67030

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.Apply online
  Call 316-796-1025DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Colwich Community Library

  432 W. Colwich, Colwich, KS 67030

  Help here

  • Library materials and public servicesBorrow books and other items, use computers and Wi-Fi, or attend library programs.Read more
  Call 316-796-1521DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colwich.scklslibrary.info

• 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
  Call 211Website

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

City of Colwich website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Colwich

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

Offices for all of Sedgwick County

Colwich is in Sedgwick County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Sedgwick County Office

  2601 S. Oliver St., Wichita, KS 67210

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceApply for food, child care, energy, and cash assistance programs.
  Call 316-337-7000DirectionsWebsite

  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

  Sedgwick County Health Department

  1900 E. 9th St., Wichita, KS 67214

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, family planning, immunizations, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through the Women, Infants and Children program.Read more
  Call 316-660-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  COMCARE of Sedgwick County

  271 W. Third St. N., Suite 600, Wichita, KS 67202

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesCall COMCARE to start mental health treatment or get help during a crisis.Read more
  • Addiction treatmentGet outpatient or intensive day treatment for substance use or problem gambling.Read more
  Call 316-660-7600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Sedgwick County Department of Aging and Disabilities

  271 W. Third St. N., 5th Floor, Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202

  Help here

  • Aging and disability informationGet connected to local services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  • Home and community supportAsk about in-home help, care coordination, meals, transportation, and home safety services.Read more
  Call 316-660-5120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

  271 W. Third St. N., Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202

  Help here

  • Aging services navigationTalk with a specialist about in-home services, case management, and other support for older adults.
  Call 316-660-5120DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Sedgwick 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