Prescott

Local offices in Prescott

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

• Local office · City office

  Prescott City Hall

  202 W 4th Street, Prescott, KS 66767

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city clerk about city services and local government matters.
  Call 913-471-4521DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prescottks.us

• Library · Regional office

  Prescott City Library

  174 W 3rd Street, Prescott, KS 66767

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources.
  Call 913-471-4593DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Prescott, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Prescott

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

Job help near Prescott

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 Prescott. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Kansas WorkforceONE

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  46 miles away

  1005 E. Jefferson, P.O. Box 267, Pittsburg, KS 66762

  Hours: M / T / W /Th 8:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm - F 8:00am-1:00pm

  Call 620-231-4250DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Southeast - Chanute

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  51 miles away

  4101 S Ross Ln, Chanute, KS 66720

  Hours: M, Th, 8am-1pm 2pm-5pm; T, W, F Appointment Only

  Call 620-432-0439DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  Johnson County Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  63 miles away

  8535 Bluejacket Street, Lenexa, KS 66214-1656

  Hours: M,TU,TH,F 8:00 am - 5pm:W, 9am - 5pm

  Call 913-577-5900DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 6, 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 Linn County

Prescott 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
  Call 785-296-2500DirectionsWebsite

  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

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and health information.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through the WIC program.Read more
  Call 913-352-6640DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 785-242-7200DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 888-502-2008DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 913-795-2279Website

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

Everything in Linn 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