Shawnee County
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Local offices in Shawnee County
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Public health · County office
Shawnee County Health Department
2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, KS 66606
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- Public health servicesThe Health Department offers services such as immunizations, family health visits, disease testing, and tuberculosis care.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on snco.gov
Emergency help · County office
Shawnee County Emergency Management
200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and shares information about local hazards and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on snco.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Topeka Housing Authority
2010 SE California Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Help here
- Affordable housingThe Housing Authority offers affordable housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tha.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Valeo Behavioral Health Care
400 SW Oakley Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
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- Mental health and substance use careValeo offers mental health and substance use treatment, including crisis help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on valeotopeka.org
Library · Regional office
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
1515 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Help here
- Library servicesThe library provides books, digital resources, learning programs, and community information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tscpl.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Shawnee County District Court Self-Help Center
200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Help here
- Court self-help and formsThe court provides self-help information and forms for people handling a court matter without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shawneecourt.org
Child support · State office
Kansas Child Support Services, Topeka Field Office
Townsite IV, 160 SE 6th Street, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603
Help here
- Child support servicesFamilies can arrange an in-person or virtual meeting to get help applying for child support services or with an existing case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Jobs and training · State office
KANSASWORKS Topeka
1430 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66612
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpThe workforce center helps people look for jobs and connect with employment and training services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kansasworks.com
State office · State office
Kansas Driver's License Office, Topeka
Zibell Building, 300 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
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- Driver licensingResidents can get help with driver's license services at the Topeka office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
2910 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesThe agency helps older adults and people with disabilities find local support and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jhawkaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Topeka
1000 SE Hancock Street, Topeka, KS 66607
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- Basic needs and housing supportCommunity Action offers programs that help people with housing, food, diapers, and other basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wefightpoverty.org
Human services · Nonprofit
United Way of Kaw Valley 211
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- Information and referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as housing, food, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwkawvalley.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Shawnee 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 of Kaw Valley 211
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