Westwood

Local offices in Westwood

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

• Local office · City office

  Westwood City Hall

  4700 Rainbow Boulevard, Westwood, KS 66205

  Help here

  • City services and stormwater fee appealsContact the City about local services or ask how to appeal a stormwater fee assessment.Read more
  Call 913-362-1550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · City office

  Westwood Municipal Court

  4700 Rainbow Boulevard, Westwood, KS 66205

  Help here

  • Municipal courtContact the court clerk with questions about a Westwood Municipal Court case or court date.
  Call 913-362-3737DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 Greater Kansas City

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help and referrals for needs such as housing, food, health care, and transportation.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.unitedwaygkc.org

City of Westwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Westwood

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

Offices for all of Johnson County

Westwood is in Johnson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Johnson County Human Services

  11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061

  Help here

  • Food and utility assistanceResidents can ask about food pantry help and assistance with utility bills.
  • Disability supportsResidents with disabilities can ask about county support services.
  • Catch-a-RideEligible residents can get transportation to medical visits, food pantries, and social service agencies.
  Call 913-715-6653DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Johnson County WIC

  11875 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 300, Olathe, KS 66061

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 913-477-8330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Johnson County District Court Trustee

  150 W. Santa Fe St., Suite 1400, Olathe, KS 66061

  Help here

  • Support order enforcementThe office helps enforce county child support and maintenance orders and provides payment records.
  Call 913-715-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Johnson County Housing Authority

  12425 W. 87th St. Parkway, Suite 200, Lenexa, KS 66215

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherEligible residents can apply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Read more
  • Home rehabilitationIncome-eligible homeowners can ask about help with home repairs.
  Call 913-715-6600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Johnson County Department of Health and Environment

  11875 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 300, Olathe, KS 66061

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, testing, prenatal services, and other public health care.
  Call 913-826-1200DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Johnson 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