Ogden
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Local offices in Ogden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Ogden City Office
222 Riley Ave, Ogden, KS 66517
Help here
- City servicesGet help from the city clerk, treasurer, water department, planning and zoning, building inspection, code enforcement, and municipal court.Read more
- Water service and utility billsContact the water department to start water service or get help with water and sewer billing.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ogden-ks.gov
Library · City office
Ogden City Library
220 Willow St, Ogden, KS 66517
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the city library for local library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ogden-ks.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Ogden Community Center
230 Willow St, Ogden, KS 66517
Help here
- Community center and recreationUse the community center, library, parks and recreation programs, or Meals on Wheels service located here.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ogden-ks.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ogden
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
Harvesters - The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129
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
NEK-CAP, Inc.
1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Riley County
Ogden is in Riley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Manhattan Office
2709 Amherst Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance at this office.
- Child care assistanceFamilies can ask about help paying for child care.
- Child supportParents can get help with child support services through this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Manhattan Housing Authority
300 N 5th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersEligible residents can apply for public housing or a housing voucher through the authority.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mhaks.com
Public health · County office
Riley County Health Department
2030 Tecumseh Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe department offers health clinic services, including immunizations and reproductive health care.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rileycountyks.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Pawnee Mental Health Services
2001 Claflin Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502
Help here
- Mental health and recovery servicesChildren and adults can get therapy, medication services, and support for substance use.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pawnee.org
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
Courts and legal help · County office
Riley County District Court Self-Help Center
100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502
Help here
- Self-help legal informationResidents can find information about legal help and forms for people representing themselves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rileycountyks.gov
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988