Plainville

Local offices in Plainville

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Clerk / Finance Office

  222 W Mill, Plainville, KS 67663

  Help here

  • Water, sewer and refuse billsPay or get help with water, sewer and refuse bills.Read more
  • City utility serviceApply for water, sewer or refuse service through the city office.Apply online
  Call 785-434-2841DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on plainvilleks.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Kansas 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.myresourcedirectory.com

• Library · City office

  Plainville Memorial Library

  200 SW 1st Street, Plainville, KS 67663

  Help here

  • Library materials and public accessBorrow books, audiobooks and DVDs, use free internet, or request home delivery if you cannot get to the library.Read more
  Call 785-434-2786DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on plainville.mykansaslibrary.org

City of Plainville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Plainville

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

Offices for all of Rooks County

Plainville is in Rooks County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Rooks County Health Department

  426 Main St, Stockton, KS 67669

  Help here

  • Public health and WICGet immunizations, health screenings, women's and children's health services, and WIC nutrition support.
  Call 785-425-7352DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rookscountyks.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  510 W. 29th Street, Hays, KS 67601

  Help here

  • Aging services information and supportContact the area agency for information about services and support for older adults.
  Call 785-628-8204DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Rooks County Emergency Management

  115 N Walnut Street, Stockton, KS 67669

  Help here

  • Emergency informationGet county emergency information and contact details for local emergency services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rookscountyks.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Central Kansas Library System

  1409 Williams Street, Great Bend, KS 67530

  Help here

  • Library system supportFind library resources and support through the regional system serving Rooks County.
  Call 620-792-4865DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Rooks 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