Downs

Local offices in Downs

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

• Housing help · City office

  Downs Housing Authority

  1109 Delay Street, Downs, KS 67437

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about local housing assistance.
  Call 785-454-3914DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on downsks.net

• Utilities · City office

  Downs City Office

  715 Railroad Street, Downs, KS 67437

  Help here

  • City services and water billsContact the city office for city services and help with water bills.
  Call 785-454-6622DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on downsks.net

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Downs Senior Center

  514 Morgan Avenue, Downs, KS 67437

  Help here

  • Senior meals and servicesContact the senior center about local senior services and meal programs.
  Call 785-454-6228DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on downsks.net

• Library · City office

  Downs Carnegie Library

  504 Morgan Avenue, Downs, KS 67437

  Help here

  • Library accessVisit the library to use its collection and borrow books.
  Call 785-454-3821DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on downs.mykansaslibrary.org

City of Downs website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Downs

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

Offices for all of Osborne County

Downs is in Osborne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Osborne County Health Department

  115 N First St, Osborne, KS 67473

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, adult and children’s services, immunizations, and environmental health help.
  • WICPregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
  Call 785-346-2412DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  510 W 29th St, Hays, KS 67601

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults and caregivers in Decatur County with local aging services.
  Call 785-628-8204DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Osborne County Emergency Management

  423 W Main St, Osborne, KS 67473

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency alerts and preparedness.
  Call 785-346-2329DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Osborne County Treasurer’s Office, Driver’s License

  423 W Main St, Osborne, KS 67473

  Help here

  • Driver’s license and identification transactionsApply for eligible permits, renew a Kansas license, change your address, or get a state identification card.
  Call 785-346-2251DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Osborne Public Library

  325 W Main St, Osborne, KS 67473

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use public computers, get genealogy help, and join library programs.
  Call 785-346-5486DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Osborne 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