Garnett

Local offices in Garnett

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

• Housing help · City office

  Garnett Housing Authority

  116 Park Plaza North, Garnett, KS 66032

  Help here

  • Senior subsidized housingAsk about income-based apartments for people age 62 and older.
  • Senior apartmentsAsk about apartments and villas for people age 55 and older.
  Call 785-448-6990DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Garnett City Hall

  131 West Fifth Avenue, Garnett, KS 66032

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall with questions about city services or utility bills, or use the city payment link to pay a bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-448-5496DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on garnettkansas.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Garnett Senior Center

  128 W. 5th Avenue, Garnett, KS 66032

  Help here

  • Senior centerContact the center for local activities and services for older adults.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on garnettkansas.gov

• Library · City office

  Garnett Public Library

  125 W. 4th Street, Garnett, KS 66032

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use its catalog, and get help finding information.
  Call 785-448-3388DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Garnett website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Garnett

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

Job help near Garnett

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 Garnett. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Lawrence Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  45 miles away

  2920 Haskell Avenue, Suite 2, Lawrence, KS 66046-4642

  Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 785-840-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Southeast - Chanute

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  46 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 - Emporia

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  52 miles away

  215 W. 6th Ave, Suite 107, Emporia, KS 66801

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

  Call 620-342-3355DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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 Anderson County

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

• Human services · State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Ottawa Office

  2231 S. Elm St., Ottawa, KS 66067

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for food, cash, child care, and energy assistance through Kansas DCF.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support servicesContact Kansas Child Support Services for help applying for services or asking about a case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-229-8600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Anderson County Health Department, SEK Multi-County Health Department

  301 S. Vine St., Garnett, KS 66032

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other local public health services.
  • WICAsk about food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 785-448-6559DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmchd.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Anderson County District Court

  100 E. 4th St., Garnett, KS 66032

  Help here

  • District court servicesContact the court clerk for information about court cases, filings, and court procedures.
  Call 785-448-6886DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  117 S. Main St., Ottawa, KS 66067

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesGet information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers in Anderson County.
  Call 785-242-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Anderson County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency plans, public alerts, and county response to disasters.
  Call 785-448-6797Website

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

• State office · County office

  Anderson County Treasurer

  100 E. 4th Ave., Garnett, KS 66032

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsSchedule an appointment for a Kansas driver license, permit, or identification card.Read more
  • Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with Kansas vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
  Call 785-448-5824DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Anderson 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