Ulysses

Local offices in Ulysses

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

• State office · Regional office

  211 Kansas

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for basic needs and other community services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall and City Clerk's Office

  115 W Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880

  Help here

  • City services and recordsAsk about city services, public records, or city council matters.
  • Utility billsGet help with water, sewer, and refuse bills or payments.
  Call 620-356-4600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Grant County Library

  215 E Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.
  Call 620-356-1433DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Ulysses, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ulysses

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

Job help near Ulysses

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 Ulysses. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Garden City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  107 East Spruce Street, Garden City, KS 67846-0994

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm

  Call 620-276-2339DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Dodge City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  75 miles away

  236 N. San Jose Dr., RM 45A, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Hours: Wednesday, 10-noon, and 1-3pm. Or by appointment.

  Call 620-227-2149DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 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 Grant County

Ulysses is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Grant County Health Department

  202 W. Kansas Avenue, Ulysses, KS 67880

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, family planning, testing, and other clinic services.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 620-356-1545DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Kansas 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 or search online to find local health and human services and referrals.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.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

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Grant County Emergency Management Office

  715 E. Oklahoma Avenue, Ulysses, KS 67880

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet local information to help prepare for severe weather and other emergencies.
  Call 620-356-4430DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Grant County Library

  215 E. Grant Avenue, Ulysses, KS 67880

  Help here

  • Public library servicesUse library materials and resources at the Grant County Library.
  Call 620-356-1433DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Grant 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