Reading

Local offices in Reading

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

• Local office · City office

  Reading City Hall

  613 1st Street, Reading, KS 66868

  Help here

  • City services and bill paymentContact City Hall for city services and to pay city bills.Apply online
  • Community buildingContact City Hall to ask about renting the community building.
  Call 620-699-3870DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on readingks.com

City of Reading, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Reading

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

Offices for all of Lyon County

Reading is in Lyon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Emporia Office

  1701 Wheeler St., Emporia, KS 66801

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact DCF to ask about food, cash, child care, and health coverage assistance.Apply online
  Call 620-342-2505DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  CareArc WIC Program

  420 W. 15th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals.Apply online
  Call 620-342-4864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Lyon County Public Health

  420 W. 15th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall or visit for community health nursing, environmental health, and emergency preparedness services.
  Call 620-342-4864DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.lyoncounty.org

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  CareArc Behavioral Health

  420 W. 15th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, or other mental health needs.
  Call 620-342-4864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Fifth Judicial District Court and Lyon County Law Library

  430 Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66801

  Help here

  • Law libraryUse the county law library to find legal information and research resources.
  Call 620-341-3283DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging

  221 W. Logan Ave., Emporia, KS 66801

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the area agency for services and support for older adults in Lyon County.
  Call 620-340-8001DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lyon 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