Ellsworth

Local offices in Ellsworth

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Ellsworth Housing Authority at The Pines

  811 Elizabeth St., Ellsworth, KS 67439

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable apartments for older adults or people with disabilities and how to apply.
  Call 785-472-4922DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on thepinesapts.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Ellsworth Health and Recreation Center

  221 W. Douglas Ave., Ellsworth, KS 67439

  Help here

  • Recreation centerContact the Recreation Department about the city recreation center and its programs.
  Call 785-472-4123DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ellsworthks.net

• Courts and legal help · City office

  Ellsworth Municipal Court

  121 W. 1st St., 2nd Floor, Ellsworth, KS 67439

  Help here

  • Municipal court mattersContact the court clerk about city tickets and municipal court matters.
  Call 785-472-3348DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ellsworthks.net

• Local office · City office

  City Hall and City Clerk

  121 W. 1st St., Ellsworth, KS 67439

  Help here

  • City services and recordsVisit or contact the City Clerk for city records, forms, and questions about city services.
  • Water and sewer utility billingAsk the City Clerk about water and sewer bills, payments, or starting utility service.Apply online
  Call 785-472-5566DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ellsworthks.net

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Ellsworth County Senior Center

  115 E. North Main St., Ellsworth, KS 67439

  Help here

  • Meals and older adult programsThe center offers meals, activities, information, and check-ins for older adults, including home-delivered meals.
  Call 785-472-5185DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ellsworthks.net

• Library · City office

  JH Robbins Memorial Library

  219 N. Lincoln Ave., Ellsworth, KS 67439

  Help here

  • Library and community meeting roomBorrow books and media, join library programs, or use the community meeting room.
  Call 785-472-3969DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ellsworthks.net

City of Ellsworth website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ellsworth

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

Offices for all of Ellsworth County

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

• Public health · County office

  Ellsworth County Health Department

  1603 Aylward Avenue, Ellsworth, KS 67439

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local health services, including immunizations and nutrition support.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-472-4488DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ellsworthcounty.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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.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

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncfhaaa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Ellsworth County Emergency Management

  210 N Kansas Ave, Ellsworth, KS 67439

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and responding to disasters in Ellsworth County.
  Call 785-810-4332DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ellsworthcounty.org

Everything in Ellsworth 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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