Council Grove
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Local offices in Council Grove
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Morris County Office
501 W. Main Street, Council Grove, KS 66846
Help here
- Apply for public assistanceVisit or contact the county office for help with Kansas public assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Utilities · City office
Council Grove Water Department
600 N. Mission Street, Council Grove, KS 66846
Help here
- Water and sewer servicesContact the Water Department about city water and sewer service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcouncilgrove.com
Local office · City office
Council Grove City Hall
205 Union Street, Council Grove, KS 66846
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for city information, administration, and help with city services.
- Utility billingPay your city utility bill or ask the billing clerk about your account.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcouncilgrove.com
State office · State office
Kansas Driver Licensing Office, Morris County
501 W. Main Street, Council Grove, KS 66846
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the driver licensing office for in-person driver license services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Library · Regional office
Council Grove Public Library
829 W. Main Street, Council Grove, KS 66846
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow library materials and use free public computers and Wi-Fi.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on councilgrove.lib.nckls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Council Grove
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
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN)
1320 S. Ash Street, Suite 203, Ottawa, KS 66067
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Morris County
Council Grove is in Morris County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Morris County Health Department
221 Hockaday Street, Council Grove, KS 66846
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and health education.
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support, healthy food benefits and referrals through WIC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mrcohosp.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Morris County District Court
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court information and links to Kansas protection order resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 8thkscourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging
401 Houston Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncfhaaa.com
Emergency help · County office
Morris County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on morriscountyks.org
Library · Regional office
North Central Kansas Libraries System
Help here
- Library system servicesThe system supports member libraries serving Marion County and other nearby counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lib.nckls.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.
Call 988Text 988