Edwardsville
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Local offices in Edwardsville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 or search online to find local food, housing, health, utility, job, and other help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaygkc.org
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
690 S. 4th Street, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Help here
- Sewer and trash billingPay city sewer and trash bills or ask about starting, stopping, or managing service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edwardsvilleks.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
690 S. 4th Street, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Help here
- City services and resident helpVisit or call City Hall for city information, forms, and help reaching city staff.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edwardsvilleks.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Edwardsville Community Center
696 S. 3rd Street, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Help here
- Community center and storm shelterResidents can use the center as a storm shelter during severe weather warnings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edwardsvilleks.org
City of Edwardsville, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Edwardsville
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Harvesters - The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Kansas Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Economic Opportunity Foundation, Inc. (EOF)
626 Minnesota Avenue, 3rd Floor, Kansas City, KS 66101
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wyandotte County
Edwardsville is in Wyandotte County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Kansas City Service Center
402 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Food, child care, and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food, child care, or cash assistance.
- Child support servicesGet information about child support services and applying for help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority
1124 N 9th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kckha.org
Public health · County office
Wyandotte County Public Health Department
619 Ann Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Public health clinicsVisit for health services such as immunizations, family planning, and STI testing.
- WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible families with nutrition support and food benefits for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wycokck.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Wyandot Center
1301 N 47th Street, Building A, Kansas City, KS 66102
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health and substance use services, including help at the crisis clinic.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyandotcenter.org
Human services · County office
Unified Government Department of Human Services
701 N 7th Street, Room 346, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Human relations and fair housing helpGet information about fair housing and civil rights concerns or contact the Human Relations and Disability Issues Commission.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wycokck.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Wyandotte County District Court Self-Help Center
710 N 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
Help here
- Court self-helpPeople handling a court case without a lawyer can get forms and help understanding court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wycodistrictcourt.org
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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988