Paradise

Local offices in Paradise

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Paradise

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city about local government questions and city services.
  Call 785-998-4202Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Paradise

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

Job help near Paradise

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 Paradise. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Hays

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  332 East 8th Street, Hays, KS 67601-4145

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

  Call 785-625-5654DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Great Bend

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  53 miles away

  1025 Main Street, Great Bend, KS 67530-4429

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

  Call 620-793-5445DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Salina

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  73 miles away

  631 E Crawford, Suite 221, Salina, KS 67401

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

  Call 785-827-0385DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 1, 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 Russell County

Paradise is in Russell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Russell Office

  4th and Main Street, Russell, KS 67665

  Help here

  • Family benefitsApply for food, cash, and child care assistance through Kansas DCF.
  Call 785-483-4641DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Russell Housing Authority

  330 W 4th Street, Russell, KS 67665

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about applying for subsidized housing in Russell County.
  Call 785-483-3400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Russell County Health Department

  189 W Luray Street, Russell, KS 67665

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, family planning, physicals, and other public health services.
  • WICApply for WIC nutrition support for women, infants, and children.
  Call 785-483-6433DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  High Plains Mental Health Center

  189 W Luray Street, Russell, KS 67665 (visits by arrangement at Russell County Health Department)

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careSchedule behavioral health services at the Russell County Health Department or another listed local access site.
  Call 800-432-0333DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  510 W. 29th Street, Hays, KS 67601

  Help here

  • Aging services information and supportContact the area agency for information about services and support for older adults.
  Call 785-628-8204DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Russell County Emergency Management

  County Courthouse, 401 N Main Street, Russell, KS 67665

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency alerts and information to prepare for and respond to disasters.
  Call 785-483-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Russell 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