Wyandotte County
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Local offices in Wyandotte County
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Human services · County office
Unified Government Department of Human Services
701 N 7th Street, Room 346, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Human relations and fair housing helpGet information about fair housing and civil rights concerns or contact the Human Relations and Disability Issues Commission.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wycokck.org
Public health · County office
Wyandotte County Public Health Department
619 Ann Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Public health clinicsVisit for health services such as immunizations, family planning, and STI testing.
- WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible families with nutrition support and food benefits for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wycokck.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority
1124 N 9th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kckha.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Wyandot Center
1301 N 47th Street, Building A, Kansas City, KS 66102
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health and substance use services, including help at the crisis clinic.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wyandotcenter.org
Older adults · Regional office
Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging
849 N 47th Street, Suite B, Kansas City, KS 66102
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help connecting to local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wycokck.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Economic Opportunity Foundation
626 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Community action assistanceGet help with food, rent or utility bills, work support, and referrals to other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eofkck.org
Library · Regional office
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
625 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library system for books, computers, printing, learning resources, and community programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kckpl.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Wyandotte County District Court Self-Help Center
710 N 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Court self-helpPeople handling a court case without a lawyer can get forms and help understanding court procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wycodistrictcourt.org
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Kansas City Service Center
402 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Food, child care, and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food, child care, or cash assistance.
- Child support servicesGet information about child support services and applying for help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Wyandotte County Workforce Center
400 State Avenue, Suite 120, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcepartnership.com
Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Wyandotte 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 Greater Kansas City 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 816-474-5112 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988