La Cygne
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Local offices in La Cygne
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
La Cygne Housing Authority
801 Elm Street, La Cygne, KS 66040
Help here
- Subsidized housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about affordable subsidized housing at La Harper Heights.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflacygne.org
Utilities · City office
La Cygne City Utilities
206 N Commercial Street, La Cygne, KS 66040
Help here
- Gas, water, sewer, and trash serviceApply for city gas, water, sewer, or trash service and pay your utility bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflacygne.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Local office · City office
La Cygne City Hall
206 Commercial Street, La Cygne, KS 66040
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflacygne.org
Library · Regional office
Library District #2 of Linn County - La Cygne Library
209 N Broadway, La Cygne, KS 66040
Help here
- Library and community information servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use its online catalog, and find local programs and events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lacygnelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Cygne
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 Linn County
La Cygne is in Linn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Topeka Service Center
500 SW Van Buren Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Help here
- Food, child care, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with state food, child care, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Public health · County office
Linn County Health Department
11240 Tucker Road, Pleasanton, KS 66075
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyks.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
117 S Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about in-home help, meals, case management, legal assistance, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eckaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Linn County Emergency Management
315 Main Street, Mound City, KS 66056
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyks.gov
Local office · County office
Linn County General Public Transportation
Help here
- County public transportationArrange public transportation within Linn County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyks.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 Kansas
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