Silver Lake
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Local offices in Silver Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Silver Lake City Hall
218 W. Railroad St, Silver Lake, KS 66539
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions.Read more
- Water and sewer service and billingContact City Hall about city water and sewer service or your utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on silverlakeks.gov
Library · Regional office
Silver Lake Public Library
203 Railroad St, Silver Lake, KS 66539
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with printing and scanning.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on silverlakelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Silver Lake Community Center
404 E. Lake St, Silver Lake, KS 66539
Help here
- Community center rentalResidents can contact City Hall about renting the community center for gatherings.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on silverlakeks.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Shawnee County
Silver Lake is in Shawnee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Shawnee County Health Department
2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, KS 66606
Help here
- 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
Help here
- 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
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