Lecompton

Local offices in Lecompton

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Lecompton City Office

  327 Elmore, Lecompton, KS 66050

  Help here

  • City services and water billsContact the city office about city services, water service, and paying a water bill.
  Call 785-887-6407DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lecompton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lecompton

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

Job help near Lecompton

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 Lecompton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Lawrence Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 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 Topeka Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  1430 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66612

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

  Call 785-235-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Leavenworth County Workforce Center

  Also helps young people

  30 miles away

  1901 Spruce Street, Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8am - 5pm and Thurs 9am - 5pm

  Call 913-600-7015DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 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 Douglas County

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

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Lawrence Service Center

  1901 Delaware St, Lawrence, KS 66046

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and child care assistanceApply for state food, cash, and child care assistance through DCF.Apply online
  Call 833-765-2003DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Douglas County Housing and Human Services

  2518 Ridge Ct, Lawrence, KS 66046

  Help here

  • Housing and basic-needs referralsContact the county to find local help with housing, food, clothing, health care, and transportation.
  • Rent and utility assistanceThe Housing Stabilization Collaborative helps residents seek rent or utility assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dgcoks.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority

  1600 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe housing authority helps Douglas County residents apply for affordable housing programs.Apply online
  Call 785-842-8110DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

  200 Maine St, Suite B, Lawrence, KS 66044

  Help here

  • Public health clinicThe clinic offers public health care and appointments for residents.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support, healthy food benefits, and health education to eligible families.Read more
  Call 785-843-3060DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldchealth.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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Douglas County District Court Self-Help Office

  111 E 11th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

  Help here

  • Court self-helpStaff can help people who represent themselves find court forms and understand court processes.
  Call 785-838-2483DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dgcoks.gov

Everything in Douglas 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