Ransom

Local offices in Ransom

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Ransom City Hall

  421 Vermont Ave, Ransom, KS 67572

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact the city office for city services and utility billing.
  Call 785-731-2456DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofransomks.gov

• Library · City office

  Ransom Public Library

  411 South Vermont, Ransom, KS 67572

  Help here

  • Library access and public computersVisit the library to use computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, faxing, and scanning.Read more
  Call 785-731-2855DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ransomlibrary.info

City of Ransom, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ransom

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

Offices for all of Ness County

Ransom is in Ness County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Harvest America Corporation

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community action services available to Ness County residents.
  Call 913-371-0848Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Ness County Health Department

  105 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Ness City, KS 67560

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, and health education.
  • WICApply for food and nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 785-798-3388DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Ness County District Court

  202 W Sycamore, Ness City, KS 67560

  Help here

  • District court servicesContact the court clerk for help with court filings and district court information.
  Call 785-798-3693DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  236 San Jose, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and support to live independently.
  Call 620-225-8230DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swkaaa-aging.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Ness County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help with preparing for and responding to local emergencies.
  Call 785-798-2080Website

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

Everything in Ness 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