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Local offices in Wichita
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Housing authority · City office
Wichita Housing and Community Services Department
455 N Main, 10th Floor, Wichita, KS 67202
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- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about Wichita Housing Authority programs, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.Apply online
- Housing and community servicesFind city-funded housing and related assistance for people who meet program rules.
- City of Wichita IDWichita residents age 14 and older can apply for a free city ID at City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Local office · City office
City of Wichita Civil Rights Program
777 E Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202
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- Civil rights complaintsAsk how to file a complaint about discrimination in a city program or service.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Human services · City office
City Districts Community Services
455 N Main, 13th Floor, Wichita, KS 67202
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- Neighborhood concerns and city servicesGet help bringing a neighborhood concern to the right city department or council district.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Human services · City office
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
2755 E 19th Street N, Wichita, KS 67214
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- Neighborhood and community helpGet help finding city services, community resources, and housing program information.
- DCF benefits application helpAn outstation DCF worker can help by appointment with financial, food, childcare, and KanCare applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Human services · City office
Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center
2820 S Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67210
Help here
- Neighborhood and community helpGet help finding city services, community resources, and housing program information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Human services · City office
Evergreen Community Center and Library
2601 N Arkansas, Wichita, KS 67204
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- Neighborhood and community helpGet help finding city services, community resources, and housing program information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Library · City office
Wichita Public Library
711 W 2nd Street, Wichita, KS 67203
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- Library servicesUse library locations for books, computers, internet, events, and help finding information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichitalibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Wichita Parks and Recreation
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- Parks and recreation programsRegister for city recreation, sports, aquatics, and youth programs.
- Program fee assistanceAsk a recreation center about available scholarships or assistance with eligible youth program fees.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Local office · City office
Wichita Transit
214 S Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202
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- Half Fare IDPeople age 65 or older, Medicare recipients, and people with disabilities can apply for half-fare fixed-route bus rides.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Utilities · City office
Wichita Water Customer Care Center
455 N Main, 1st Floor, Wichita, KS 67202
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- Water and sewer billingGet help with your city water bill, payment arrangements, and account changes.
- Rate Relief Water Assistance ProgramEligible customers with 2026 LIEAP approval can apply for $100 in water bill assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on link.wichita.gov
Local office · City office
Wichita 311 SeeClickFix
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- Report a city service issueSubmit a report about a city issue online and follow updates on your request.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Wichita Municipal Court
455 N Main, 2nd Floor, Wichita, KS 67202
Help here
- Municipal court and citation helpGet help with city citations, court dates, fine payments, warrants, and probation questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
Local office · City office
Wichita Police Department Victims Assistance Unit
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- Victim support and referralsCrime victims can ask for safety planning, emergency help, compensation information, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wichita.gov
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families Wichita Service Center
2601 S Oliver, Wichita, KS 67210
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP food assistance, TANF cash assistance, childcare assistance, and energy assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Child support · State office
Kansas Child Support Services Wichita Field Office
2024 N Woodlawn, Suite 350, Wichita, KS 67208
Help here
- Child support servicesArrange an appointment to enroll in child support services or ask about an existing case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Wichita Workforce Center
2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita, KS 67203
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding a job, building skills, or accessing career training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce-ks.com
State office · State office
Kansas Driver Licensing Office at Twin Lakes
1873 W 21st Street, Wichita, KS 67203
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- Driver licensingVisit this Kansas office for in-person driver licensing services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
State office · State office
Kansas Driver Licensing Office West Wichita
610 S Tyler Road, Wichita, KS 67209
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- Driver licensingVisit this Kansas office for in-person driver licensing services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Sedgwick County
Wichita is in Sedgwick County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Sedgwick County Health Department
1900 E. 9th St., Wichita, KS 67214
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sedgwickcounty.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
COMCARE of Sedgwick County
271 W. Third St. N., Suite 600, Wichita, KS 67202
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sedgwickcounty.org
Older adults · County office
Sedgwick County Department of Aging and Disabilities
271 W. Third St. N., 5th Floor, Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sedgwickcounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Sedgwick County Emergency Management
714 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67203
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sedgwickcounty.org
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Sedgwick County Office
2601 S. Oliver St., Wichita, KS 67210
Help here
- Benefits assistanceApply for food, child care, energy, and cash assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging
271 W. Third St. N., Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202
Help here
- Aging services navigationTalk with a specialist about in-home services, case management, and other support for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cpaaa.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 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.
Call 988Text 988