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Local offices in Liberal
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Liberal Office
615 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Food, child care, cash, and energy assistanceContact the office for help with food, child care, cash, or utility assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Liberal Housing Authority
1401 N New York Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Public and affordable housingAsk about applying for housing at the authority’s Liberal properties.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on liberalhousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Liberal Utility Billing
324 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsPay your city utility bill, start service, or ask the billing office about your account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofliberal.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
Jobs and training · Regional office
KANSASWORKS Liberal
2215 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpCall to arrange help with finding a job and other workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kansasworks.com
Library · City office
Liberal Memorial Library
519 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library’s books, reference help, and programs for adults and children.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lmlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Liberal City Hall
324 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofliberal.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Liberal Recreation Department
324 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, activities, and facility rentals for residents of different ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofliberal.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Liberal
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
Community Action Coalition for Families, Inc. (CACF)
318 N Lincoln Ave, Liberal, KS 67901
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Seward County
Liberal is in Seward County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Liberal Office
615 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Family and economic assistanceResidents can apply for food, cash, child care, and medical assistance and get help with family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Public health · County office
Seward County Health Department
1411 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides immunizations, family planning, testing, and other clinical services.
- WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sewardcountyks.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Southwest Guidance Center
333 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Behavioral health careThe center provides behavioral health services to Seward County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swgccmhc.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 2-1-1 Kansas
Help here
- Information and referralCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Seward County District Court
415 N Washington, Suite 103, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Court cases and filingsResidents can get information about local court cases and file court documents here.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sewardcountyks.org
Older adults · Regional office
SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
150 Plaza Drive, Suite 310, Liberal, KS 67901
Help here
- Aging servicesThe agency helps older adults and their caregivers find local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swkaaa-aging.org
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