Syracuse

Local offices in Syracuse

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Kansas

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Utilities · City office

  City Hall and Utility Billing

  109 N. Main St., Syracuse, KS 67878

  Help here

  • City services and questionsVisit or call City Hall with questions about city services and local government.
  • Water, sewer, and trash billsPay your city utility bill or ask City Hall for help with billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 620-384-7818DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on syracuseks.gov

• Library · County office

  Hamilton County Library, Syracuse Branch

  102 W. Avenue C, Syracuse, KS 67878

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsBorrow library materials, use public computers, or join programs for children, teens, and adults.
  Call 620-384-5622DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on syracuseks.gov

City of Syracuse, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Syracuse

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

Offices for all of Hamilton County

Syracuse is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families benefits assistance

  Help here

  • Food, cash, child care, and utility assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and utility assistance through DCF.Apply online
  Call 888-369-4777Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

• Public health · County office

  Hamilton County Health Department

  304 E. Ave. A, Syracuse, KS 67878

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall the department about local health services and vaccinations.
  Call 620-384-7875DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyks.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Hamilton County District Court

  219 N Main St, Syracuse, KS 67878

  Help here

  • District court servicesContact the court clerk about court matters and available self-help resources.
  Call 620-384-5159DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kscourts.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  236 San Jose Drive, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall to learn about aging services and supports available to residents of Barber County.
  Call 620-225-8230DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Hamilton County Emergency Management

  219 N Main St, Syracuse, KS 67878

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information and help preparing for emergencies in Hamilton County.
  Call 620-384-4222DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyks.org

• State office · State office

  Kansas Department of Revenue driver license services

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID servicesFind a Kansas driver license office that offers in-person services.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov

Everything in Hamilton 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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