Alta Vista

Local offices in Alta Vista

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Alta Vista Senior Center

  700 Lowe Street, Alta Vista, KS 66834

  Help here

  • Meals and community programsThe center serves weekday lunches to older adults and other community members.Read more
  Call 785-499-5350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com

• Local office · City office

  Alta Vista City Hall

  521 Main Street, Alta Vista, KS 66834

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall about city services and water, sewer, or trash bills.Read more
  Call 785-499-6620DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altavistaks.com

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 Kansas

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Alta Vista Mini Library

  310 Center Street, Alta Vista, KS 66834

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other library services.
  Call 785-499-5542DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pottwab.lib.nckls.org

City of Alta Vista, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alta Vista

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

Job help near Alta Vista

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Alta Vista. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Manhattan Workforce Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  322 Houston St, Suite 112, Manhattan, KS 66502-6111

  Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 785-539-5691DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Junction City Workforce Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  1012 A West 6th Street, Junction City, KS 66441-3998

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 785-762-8870DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  KANSASWORKS Southeast - Emporia

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  36 miles away

  215 W. 6th Ave, Suite 107, Emporia, KS 66801

  Hours: M, T, W, Th 8:00am -1:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm, and F 8:00am -1:00pm

  Call 620-342-3355DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Wabaunsee County

Alta Vista is in Wabaunsee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Topeka Service Center

  500 SW Van Buren, Topeka, KS 66603

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, child care, and other family assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services and managing a child support case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-296-2500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN)

  1320 S. Ash St., Ottawa, KS 66067

  Help here

  • Community assistanceAsk about available help with housing, food, child care, and other basic needs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-242-7450DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wabaunsee County Health Department

  215 Kansas Avenue, Alma, KS 66401

  Help here

  • Public health and immunizationsGet immunizations, health education, disease investigation, and referrals to health services.Read more
  • WICEligible women and children can get nutrition education and food through WIC.Read more
  • Home careAsk about personal care and homemaker help at home.Read more
  Call 785-765-2425DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Wabaunsee County District Court

  215 Kansas Avenue, Alma, KS 66401

  Help here

  • District court servicesContact the court for information about court services, payments, records, and jury duty.
  Call 785-765-2406DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging

  401 Houston Street, Manhattan, KS 66502

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
  Call 785-776-9294DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Wabaunsee County Emergency Management

  215 Kansas Avenue, Alma, KS 66401

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
  Call 785-765-2662DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wabaunsee 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