Yates Center
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Local offices in Yates Center
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Local office · City office
Yates Center City Hall
117 E Rutledge St, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- City services and water billingContact City Hall for city business and questions about water bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofyatescenter.com
Library · City office
Yates Center Public Library
218 N Main St, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on yatescenter.mykansaslibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Yates Center Senior Center
403 W 5th St, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the senior center for local services and activities for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on agingkansas.org
State office · State office
Woodson County Driver License Office
105 W Rutledge St, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsVisit for limited Kansas driver license and ID card services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Woodson County
Yates Center is in Woodson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Woodson County Service Center
Room 103, 105 W Rutledge, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Food, cash, child care, and utility assistanceResidents can get help applying for food, cash, child care, and utility benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Public health · Regional office
Woodson County Health Department, SEK Multi-County Health Department
120 W Rutledge, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, screenings, testing, family planning, and other local health services.
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support and breastfeeding help through WIC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmchd.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, Yates Center
204 S Main, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Mental health servicesResidents can contact the center to get mental health care and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmhc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1 W Ash, Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportGet help finding meals, in-home care, respite, Medicare counseling, and other support for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sekaaa.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
401 N Sinnet, Girard, KS 66743
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about local help with basic needs and community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sek-cap.com
Library · City office
Yates Center Public Library
218 N Main, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library materials, public computers, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yatescenter.mykansaslibrary.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
- Kansas 211
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