Lyndon

Local offices in Lyndon

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

• 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
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Lyndon City Hall

  730 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS 66451

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact the City Clerk for city records, permits, and help reaching city departments.
  • Utility billingGet help with city utility accounts and pay water, sewer, and trash bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-828-3146DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lyndonks.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Lyndon Carnegie Library

  127 East 6th Street, Lyndon, KS 66451

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.Read more
  Call 785-828-4520DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Lyndon Community Center

  205 West 10th Street, Lyndon, KS

  Help here

  • Community center reservationsAsk City Hall to reserve the community center for an event or activity.
  Call 785-828-3146DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lyndonks.gov

City of Lyndon, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lyndon

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

Offices for all of Osage County

Lyndon is in Osage County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Osage County Health Department

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the Health Department for county health services and health information.
  Call 785-828-3117Website

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

• Local office · County office

  Osage County Government

  717 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS 66451

  Help here

  • County services and informationContact the county to find county offices, services, and public information.
  Call 785-828-4812DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Osage County Senior Center

  Help here

  • Senior servicesContact the Senior Center for information about services for older residents.
  Call 785-528-1170Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  117 S Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about in-home help, meals, case management, legal assistance, and caregiver support.
  Call 785-242-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Osage County Emergency Management

  131 W 14th Street, Lyndon, KS 66451

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency information, sign up for alerts, and ask about disaster planning and response.
  Call 785-828-3323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Osage County General Public Transportation

  Help here

  • Public transportationContact the county about public transportation services for residents.
  Call 785-528-4906Website

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

Everything in Osage 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