Sterling

Local offices in Sterling

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

• Local office · City office

  Sterling City Hall

  114 N. Broadway, Sterling, KS 67579

  Help here

  • City services and recordsAsk about city services, city records, and local procedures.
  • Utility billingGet help with your city utility bill or utility account.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 620-278-3423DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sterling-kansas.com

• Library · City office

  Sterling Free Public Library

  138 N. Broadway, Sterling, KS 67579

  Help here

  • Library materials and public accessBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
  Call 620-278-3191DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sterling.scklslibrary.info

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Silver Threads Senior Center

  220 N. 3rd Street, Sterling, KS 67579

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can join activities, eat a meal at the center, or ask about Meals on Wheels.
  Call 620-680-1068DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Sterling Housing Authority

  220 N. 3rd Street, Sterling, KS 67579

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing and ask about your application or tenancy.Apply online
  Call 620-278-2640DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Sterling, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Offices for all of Rice County

Sterling is in Rice County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Rice County Health Department

  1432 West Commercial Ave, Lyons, KS 67554

  Help here

  • ImmunizationsThe health department provides immunizations by appointment.
  • WICThe WIC program offers nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children by appointment.
  Call 620-257-2171DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ricecounty.us

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Rice County Council on Aging, Inc.

  114 E Ave. N, Lyons, KS 67554

  Help here

  • Aging information and assistanceStaff help older residents understand Medicare, health insurance, benefits, and local services.
  • In-home careIn-home programs help with housekeeping, bathing, and medication management.
  • TransportationQuivira Transit provides public transportation for people of all ages.
  Call 620-257-5153DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ricecountycouncilonaging.com

• Human services · State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Rice County Office

  101 W Commercial, Lyons, KS 67554

  Help here

  • Public assistanceResidents can contact the office about applying for food and other public assistance.Apply online
  Call 620-257-2232DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

Everything in Rice 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