Harper County
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Local offices in Harper County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Harper County Health Department
123 N. Jennings Ave., Anthony, KS 67003
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, health information, and help with health insurance applications.
- WICAsk about nutrition support for women, infants, and children through the county health department's WIC program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harpercountyks.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Kansas
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Local office · County office
Harper County Government
201 N. Jennings Ave., Anthony, KS 67003
Help here
- County informationContact the county for help finding county offices and services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harpercountyks.gov
Older adults · County office
Harper County Department on Aging
201 N. Jennings Ave., Anthony, KS 67003
Help here
- Aging information and assistanceGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Senior mealsAsk about congregate meals and home-delivered meals in Harper County.
- Public transportationSchedule accessible local, county, or out-of-county transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harpercountyks.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
304 S Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency for services and support for older Kansans.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sckaaa.org
Veterans · State office
Harper County Veterans Service Representative
123 N. Jennings Ave., Anthony, KS 67003
Help here
- Veterans service assistanceCall the health department to arrange a meeting with the county's veterans service representative about help for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harpercountyks.gov
Emergency help · County office
Harper County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency alertsSign up to receive county emergency alerts by phone, text, or email.
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency plans and community hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harpercountyks.gov
State office · State office
Kansas Driver License State Examiner at Harper County Courthouse
201 N. Jennings Ave., Anthony, KS 67003
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit by appointment for driver license exams and issuance, including commercial licenses and restricted licenses.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harper County
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
Mid-Kansas Community Action Program, Inc.
730 Cliff Drive, Augusta, KS 67010
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Harper 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
- 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