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Local offices in Washington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of Washington City Hall
301 C St, Washington, KS 66968
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city records, permits, and other local government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtonks.net
Utilities · City office
Washington City Utility Billing
301 C St, Washington, KS 66968
Help here
- Utility billing and payment helpGet help with electric, water, and wastewater bills, payments, account setup, or payment extensions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtonks.net
Library · Regional office
Washington Public Library
116 E 2nd St, Washington, KS 66968
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit to borrow books, use library resources, and join programs for children and adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on washington.lib.nckls.org
City of Washington, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Washington is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Washington County Health Department
104 East 2nd St, Washington, KS 66968
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services for people in the county.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyks.gov
Emergency help · County office
Washington County Emergency Management Office
214 C Street, Washington, KS 66968
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and coordinates response and recovery after disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyks.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pawnee Mental Health Services, Washington County Office
321 C St, Suite 102, Washington, KS 66968
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careThe office provides therapy and medical care for mental health and substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pawnee.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1803 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, in-home care, and other local services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nekaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Northeast Kansas Community Action Program
1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Community assistanceThe program helps eligible residents with housing, homelessness prevention, and weatherization services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nekcap.org
Local office · County office
Washington County Treasurer and Motor Vehicle Office
214 C Street, Washington, KS 66968
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationResidents can register vehicles and handle vehicle title changes at the Treasurer’s Office.
- Driver license servicesThe office offers limited driver license services as a Kansas Division of Vehicles satellite station.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyks.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
- 2-1-1 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.
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