Halstead
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Local offices in Halstead
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Local office · City office
Halstead City Hall
303 Main St, Halstead, KS 67056
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on halsteadks.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Halstead Utility Billing
303 Main St, Halstead, KS 67056
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpPay city utility bills, ask about payment plans, or find help with utility costs.Apply online
- City water, natural gas, wastewater, and refuse serviceContact the city about its water, natural gas, wastewater, or refuse services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on halsteadks.gov
Library · City office
Halstead Public Library
264 Main St, Halstead, KS 67056
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and media, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and find library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on halstead.scklslibrary.info
Older adults · City office
Halstead Senior Citizens Center
523 Poplar St, Halstead, KS 67056
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsOlder residents can join center activities and sign up for the meal program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on halsteadks.gov
Housing authority · City office
Halstead Housing Authority
815 W 6th St, Halstead, KS 67056
Help here
- Affordable public housingAsk the housing authority about applying for affordable public housing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on halsteadks.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Harvey County
Halstead is in Harvey County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Harvey County Health Department
215 S Pine St, Newton, KS 67114
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health education, disease testing, and other public health services.Read more
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harveycounty.gov
Older adults · County office
Harvey County Department on Aging
215 S Pine St, Newton, KS 67114
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about services for older adults, caregivers, and people who need help at home.Read more
- Interurban transportationAsk about public transportation serving communities in Harvey County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harveycounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Harvey County Emergency Management
800 N Main St, Newton, KS 67114
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response and recovery efforts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harveycounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Prairie View Newton Campus
1901 E First St, Newton, KS 67114
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health and substance use care, including therapy, medication services, and urgent behavioral health help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prairieview.org
Older adults · Regional office
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging
271 W. 3rd St. N., Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202
Help here
- Aging services and options counselingGet help finding in-home services, care options, case management, and other supports for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cpaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid-Kansas Community Action Program
Help here
- Community action servicesThe program serves Cowley County residents with community action services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mid-capinc.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 211 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