Cherokee

Local offices in Cherokee

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

• Older adults · City office

  Cherokee Senior Citizen’s Center

  208 S. Vine, Cherokee, KS 66724

  Help here

  • Senior activities and food distributionOlder residents can attend a monthly lunch, and commodity food boxes are distributed here each month.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Cherokee City Hall

  210 S. Vine, Cherokee, KS 66724

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall about city services, permits, and local government.
  • Water bill paymentPay a city water bill online or contact City Hall for help with the bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 620-457-8413DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Cherokee, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cherokee

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

Job help near Cherokee

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 Cherokee. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Kansas WorkforceONE

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.3 miles away

  1005 E. Jefferson, P.O. Box 267, Pittsburg, KS 66762

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

  Call 620-231-4250DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Southeast - Chanute

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  41 miles away

  4101 S Ross Ln, Chanute, KS 66720

  Hours: M, Th, 8am-1pm 2pm-5pm; T, W, F Appointment Only

  Call 620-432-0439DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  KANSASWORKS Southeast - Independence

  Also helps young people

  51 miles away

  2615 West Main Street, Suite 111, Independence, KS 67301

  Hours: M - F 8am - 5pm

  Call 620-332-5904DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 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 Crawford County

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

• Public health · County office

  Crawford County Health Department

  410 E. Atkinson, Pittsburg, KS 66762

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, tuberculosis testing, and other health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support through the county health department’s WIC program.
  Call 620-231-5411DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Crawford County Mental Health Center

  911 E. Centennial, Pittsburg, KS 66762

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesGet mental health care and support for children and adults.Read more
  • Substance use treatmentGet outpatient or residential treatment for substance use.Read more
  Call 620-231-5130DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Crawford County District Court

  111 E. Forest Ave., Girard, KS 66743

  Help here

  • Court informationContact the district court about court matters and procedures.
  Call 620-724-6211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  1 W. Ash St., Chanute, KS 66720

  Help here

  • Aging services informationAsk about services and support for older adults and their caregivers.Read more
  Call 620-431-2980DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Crawford County Emergency Management

  131 E. Prairie, Girard, KS 66743

  Help here

  • Emergency and disaster informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
  Call 620-724-7156DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Crawford 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