Pawnee County

Local offices in Pawnee County

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Southeast Kansas Community Action Program

  Help here

  • Community servicesThe agency helps eligible low-income residents connect with services and support for basic needs.
  • Head StartHead Start offers early learning and family services for eligible young children and expectant mothers.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sek-cap.com

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Pawnee County Office

  715 Broadway, Larned, KS 67550

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceVisit or contact the office to ask about state benefits and local application help.
  Call 620-285-3721DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

• Public health · County office

  Pawnee County Health Department

  715 Broadway, Larned, KS 67550

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the county health department.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 620-285-6963DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  The Center for Counseling

  5815 Broadway Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care and support for individuals and families in Pawnee County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Kansas

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

  271 W. 3rd St., Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralGet connected to local services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 316-660-5120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  KANSASWORKS Great Bend

  1025 Main St., Great Bend, KS

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help searching for jobs and applying for unemployment benefits.
  Call 620-793-5445DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Pawnee County Library District

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow books and access library resources.
  Website

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

Pawnee County, KS website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pawnee County

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

Cities and towns in Pawnee County

• Burdettnot checked yet
• Garfieldnot checked yet
• Larned
• Rozelnot checked yet

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