Pittsburg
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Local offices in Pittsburg
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Child support · State office
Kansas Child Support Services, Pittsburg Office
200 E. Centennial Drive, Suite 15, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and arrange an in-person meeting with a representative.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Pittsburg Office
320 S. Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- Food, child care, and cash assistanceApply for food, child care, or cash assistance through Kansas DCF.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Housing help · City office
Pittsburg Public Housing Authority
216 N. Broadway, Suite G, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- Section 8 rental assistanceApply for rental vouchers that help eligible households afford housing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pittks.org
Utilities · City office
City Utility Customer Service
201 W. 4th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- Water and sanitation billingStart or stop water and trash service, ask about a bill, or pay city utility charges.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pittks.org
Library · City office
Pittsburg Public Library
308 N. Walnut St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library for books, learning resources, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pittks.org
Local office · City office
Pittsburg City Hall
201 W. 4th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city services, contacting departments, and learning about city government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pittks.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 2-1-1 Kansas
Help here
- Information and referralCall 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to find local help and services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Lincoln Center
710 W. 9th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- Community programs and meeting spaceFind community programs or reserve a room for a group gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pittks.org
City of Pittsburg, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pittsburg
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 Crawford County
Pittsburg is in Crawford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Crawford County Health Department
410 E. Atkinson, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, tuberculosis testing, and other health services.
- WICGet nutrition support through the county health department’s WIC program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountykansas.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Crawford County Mental Health Center
911 E. Centennial, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordmentalhealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Crawford County District Court
111 E. Forest Ave., Girard, KS 66743
Help here
- Court informationContact the district court about court matters and procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountykansas.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1 W. Ash St., Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Aging services informationAsk about services and support for older adults and their caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sekaaa.com
Emergency help · County office
Crawford County Emergency Management
131 E. Prairie, Girard, KS 66743
Help here
- Emergency and disaster informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountykansas.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Pittsburg Workforce Center
1005 E. Jefferson St., Pittsburg, KS 66762
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help finding work, career advice, and employment services.
- Veterans employment servicesVeterans can get help with job searches and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekworks.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 2-1-1 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.
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