Fulton
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Local offices in Fulton
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Local office · City office
Fulton City Office
214 W. Osage Street, Fulton, KS 66738
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city clerk or treasurer for help with city business and local services.
- Water service and billsContact the city office to ask about starting water service or paying a water bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fultonkansas.com
City of Fulton, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fulton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Kansas Food Bank
1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Kansas Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP, Inc.)
401 N Sinnet, Girard, KS 66743
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bourbon County
Fulton is in Bourbon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Crawford County Health Department WIC serving Bourbon County
Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceCall to arrange WIC nutrition services for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children in Bourbon County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kdhe.ks.gov
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Bourbon County Office
710 W 8th St, Suite 3, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Help here
- Food, cash, child care, and family assistanceApply for food assistance and ask about cash, child care, and other family support programs.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the Kansas Department for Children and Families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Local office · Regional office
Kansas 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and work.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Public health · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department, Bourbon County
524 S Lowman St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, family planning, home visits, and other community health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmchd.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, Fort Scott Main Office
401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Suites B and C, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Help here
- Mental health servicesCall to schedule an appointment for mental health services in Fort Scott.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmhc.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Bourbon County District Court, Sixth Judicial District
210 S National St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Help here
- Court information and public recordsVisit the courthouse for court information and to search public court records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 6jd.kscourts.gov
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
Talk to a person
- United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988