Highland
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Local offices in Highland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Highland City Hall
220 W. Main St., Highland, KS 66035
Help here
- City services and water paymentsAsk about city services or pay your water and sewer bill at City Hall.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhighlandkansas.webnode.page
Older adults · County office
Highland Senior Citizens Center
102 N. Kirkwood St., Highland, KS 66087
Help here
- Senior meals and center activitiesOlder adults can come for a meal, coffee, and community gatherings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhighlandkansas.webnode.page
Library · Regional office
Highland Branch Library
306 W. Main St., Highland, KS 66035
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, computers, Wi-Fi, printing, children’s programs, and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on librarydistrict1.org
Local office · City office
Highland Community Center
Help here
- Community center rentalAsk about reserving the community center for a gathering or local event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhighlandkansas.webnode.page
City of Highland, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Highland
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
915 Douglas, St. Joseph, MO 64505
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Kansas Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
NEK-CAP, Inc.
1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Doniphan County
Highland is in Doniphan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayplains.org
Public health · County office
Doniphan County Health Department/Home Health
201 S. Main St, Troy, KS 66087
Help here
- Public health and home health servicesThe department offers immunizations, maternal and child health services, and home health care.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and healthy foods for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dpcountyks.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Kanza Mental Health and Guidance Center, Troy Office
117 N. Main St, Troy, KS 66087
Help here
- Behavioral health careKanza provides mental health and substance use services to residents of Doniphan County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kanzamhgc.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Doniphan County District Court
120 E. Chestnut St, Troy, KS 66087
Help here
- Court servicesThe court handles traffic, small claims, family, probate, civil, and criminal cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dpcountyks.com
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nekaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Doniphan County Emergency Management
120 E. Chestnut St, Troy, KS 66087
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and shares local warnings and evacuation information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dpcountyks.com
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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Greater Kansas City 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