Edwardsville

Local offices in Edwardsville

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

• Human services · Regional office

  United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 or search online to find local food, housing, health, utility, job, and other help.Read more
  Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Utility Billing

  690 S. 4th Street, Edwardsville, KS 66111

  Help here

  • Sewer and trash billingPay city sewer and trash bills or ask about starting, stopping, or managing service.Apply online
  Call 913-356-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  690 S. 4th Street, Edwardsville, KS 66111

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpVisit or call City Hall for city information, forms, and help reaching city staff.Read more
  Call 913-356-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Edwardsville Community Center

  696 S. 3rd Street, Edwardsville, KS 66111

  Help here

  • Community center and storm shelterResidents can use the center as a storm shelter during severe weather warnings.
  Call 913-356-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Edwardsville, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Edwardsville

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

Job help near Edwardsville

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 Edwardsville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Johnson County Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.3 miles away

  8535 Bluejacket Street, Lenexa, KS 66214-1656

  Hours: M,TU,TH,F 8:00 am - 5pm:W, 9am - 5pm

  Call 913-577-5900DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  Wyandotte County Workforce Partnership

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  626 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101

  Hours: M, Wed, Th, F 8am - 5pm: Tues 9am - 5pm

  Call 913-279-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Leavenworth County Workforce Center

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  1901 Spruce Street, Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8am - 5pm and Thurs 9am - 5pm

  Call 913-600-7015DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 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 Wyandotte County

Edwardsville is in Wyandotte County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Kansas City Service Center

  402 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Food, child care, and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food, child care, or cash assistance.
  • Child support servicesGet information about child support services and applying for help.
  Call 913-279-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority

  1124 N 9th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.
  Call 913-281-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wyandotte County Public Health Department

  619 Ann Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsVisit for health services such as immunizations, family planning, and STI testing.
  • WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible families with nutrition support and food benefits for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 913-573-8855DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Wyandot Center

  1301 N 47th Street, Building A, Kansas City, KS 66102

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health and substance use services, including help at the crisis clinic.
  Call 913-328-4600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Unified Government Department of Human Services

  701 N 7th Street, Room 346, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Human relations and fair housing helpGet information about fair housing and civil rights concerns or contact the Human Relations and Disability Issues Commission.
  Call 913-573-5460DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wyandotte County District Court Self-Help Center

  710 N 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Court self-helpPeople handling a court case without a lawyer can get forms and help understanding court procedures.
  Call 913-573-2813DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wyandotte 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