Kismet

Local offices in Kismet

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

• Utilities · City office

  Kismet City Hall

  503 Main Street, Kismet, KS 67859

  Help here

  • Water bill paymentsPay your water bill in person or get help with your bill at City Hall.
  Call 620-563-9503DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkismet.myruralwater.com

• 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

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

• Library · City office

  Kismet Public Library

  503 Main Street, Kismet, KS 67859

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library resources.
  Call 620-563-7357DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ks.countingopinions.com

City of Kismet website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kismet

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

Offices for all of Seward County

Kismet is in Seward County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Liberal Office

  615 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901

  Help here

  • Family and economic assistanceResidents can apply for food, cash, child care, and medical assistance and get help with family services.
  Call 620-626-3705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Seward County Health Department

  1411 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67901

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides immunizations, family planning, testing, and other clinical services.
  • WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 620-626-3369DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Southwest Guidance Center

  333 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67901

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careThe center provides behavioral health services to Seward County residents.
  Call 620-624-8171DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 Kansas

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Seward County District Court

  415 N Washington, Suite 103, Liberal, KS 67901

  Help here

  • Court cases and filingsResidents can get information about local court cases and file court documents here.
  Call 620-626-3375DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  150 Plaza Drive, Suite 310, Liberal, KS 67901

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency helps older adults and their caregivers find local services and support.
  Call 620-624-2255DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swkaaa-aging.org

Everything in Seward 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