Wathena

Local offices in Wathena

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

• Local office · City office

  Wathena City Hall

  206 Saint Joseph Street, Wathena, KS 66090

  Help here

  • City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for city information, forms, and help reaching city departments.Read more
  • Utility billingContact City Hall about city water, sewer, and electric service and bills.Read more
  Call 785-989-4711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Keenage Center

  300 North 4th Street, Wathena, KS 66090

  Help here

  • Senior and community activitiesContact the center to ask about activities and services for older adults.
  Call 785-989-3501DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Doniphan County Public Library District #1 – Wathena Branch

  401 St. Joseph Street, Wathena, KS 66090

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and ask staff about available books and programs.
  Call 785-990-2665DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Wathena Community Building

  303 East St. Joseph Street, Wathena, KS 66090

  Help here

  • Community building useContact City Hall to ask about scheduling the community building for a gathering.
  Call 785-989-4711DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Wathena, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wathena

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

Offices for all of Doniphan County

Wathena is in Doniphan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Doniphan County Health Department/Home Health

  201 S. Main St, Troy, KS 66087

  Help here

  • Public health and home health servicesThe department offers immunizations, maternal and child health services, and home health care.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support and healthy foods for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 785-985-3591DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Kanza Mental Health and Guidance Center, Troy Office

  117 N. Main St, Troy, KS 66087

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careKanza provides mental health and substance use services to residents of Doniphan County.
  Call 785-742-7113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Doniphan County District Court

  120 E. Chestnut St, Troy, KS 66087

  Help here

  • Court servicesThe court handles traffic, small claims, family, probate, civil, and criminal cases.
  Call 785-985-3582DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  1803 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, in-home care, and other local services.Read more
  Call 785-742-7152DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Doniphan County Emergency Management

  120 E. Chestnut St, Troy, KS 66087

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and shares local warnings and evacuation information.
  Call 785-985-2229DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Doniphan 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