Fairview

Local offices in Fairview

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  City of Fairview

  Help here

  • City government helpCall the city about local government questions or to ask to speak at a council meeting.
  Call 785-467-3200Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Fairview Community Center

  511 W Front St, Fairview, KS 66425

  Help here

  • Community center rentalsContact the center to reserve a room for a meeting or gathering.
  Call 785-547-7933DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Fairview, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fairview

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

Offices for all of Brown County

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

• Older adults · County office

  Brown County Services for the Elderly

  601 Oregon St, Suite 103, Hiawatha, KS 66434

  Help here

  • Senior mealsResidents age 60 and older can ask about weekday meal delivery.Read more
  • Senior transportationOlder residents can contact the office about local taxi service.
  Call 785-742-7881DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Nonprofit

  NEK Multi-County Health Department, Brown County

  907 S 2nd St, Hiawatha, KS 66434

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can ask about immunizations, family planning, health checks, and other public health services.
  • WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 785-742-2505DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  1803 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, in-home care, and other local services.Read more
  Call 785-742-7152DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Brown County Emergency Management

  709 Utah St, Hiawatha, KS 66434

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationResidents can contact the county emergency manager for local emergency preparedness information.Read more
  Call 785-742-2581DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Morrill Public Library

  431 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the library to borrow materials and use its information resources.Read more
  Call 785-742-3831DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Brown 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