Baxter Springs

Local offices in Baxter Springs

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

• Local office · City office

  Baxter Springs City Hall

  1445 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

  Help here

  • City services and recordsVisit the city clerk for city records, meeting information, and other city services.
  • Utility billingAsk the utility clerk about city utility bills, payments, and arrangements to delay payment.Read more
  Call 620-856-2114DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baxterspringsks.gov

• State office

  Baxter Springs Driver License Office

  1101 East Street, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

  Help here

  • Kansas driver license and identification servicesVisit for Kansas driver license and identification card services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Johnston Public Library

  210 West 10th, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsGet a library card and borrow books and other materials.Apply online
  Call 620-856-5591DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on johnstonpubliclibrarybsks.org

City of Baxter Springs, KS website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Baxter Springs

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cherokee County

Baxter Springs is in Cherokee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Cherokee County Health Department WIC

  120 S Delaware, Columbus, KS 66725

  Help here

  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 620-429-3338DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecountyks.gov

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Cherokee County

  Help here

  • Food, cash, child care, and utility assistanceApply for Kansas food, cash, child care, and utility assistance through DCF.Apply online
  • Child Support ServicesApply for child support services online or call DCF to arrange an in-person or virtual appointment.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 1-888-369-4777Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cherokee County Health Department

  120 S Delaware, Columbus, KS 66725

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, immunizations, and other prevention services from the county health department.
  Call 620-429-3087DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecountyks.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about in-home help, respite care, meals, and Medicare counseling.
  Call 620-431-2980Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekaaa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Cherokee County Emergency Management

  110 W Maple St, Columbus, KS 66725

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet preparedness information and learn how the county coordinates response to emergencies and disasters.
  Call 620-429-9500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecountyks.gov

• Library · County office

  Cherokee County Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers, and access research and other library resources.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecountypubliclibrary.org

Everything in Cherokee 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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