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9 service locations

Family and youth

The Virginia Crossland Early Learning Center -

Child care and early childhood education

601 S East Ave, Columbus · 620-724-8204

Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by SOUTHEAST KANSAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC.

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Financial assistance

Cherokee County DCF

Utility assistance

215 E. Maple, Columbus · 620-429-3014

LIHEAP intake office serving Cherokee County

directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19

Food assistance

St. Rose Parish Hall

Meal program

129 N Kansas Avenue, Columbus · (620) 762-1326

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by P0528-S - First Christian Church.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Health care

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Central Elementary

Community health centersliding-scale fees

810 S Highschool Ave, Columbus · 620-429-3943

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Columbus

Community health centersliding-scale fees

101 W Sycamore St, Columbus · 620-429-2101

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Columbus High School

Community health centersliding-scale fees

124 S Highschool Ave, Columbus · 620-429-3821

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Housing and shelter

Columbus Housing Authority

Housing assistance

910 S Florida Ave, Columbus · 620-429-1050

Public housing (Low-Rent) agency

directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19

Substance use and recovery

Community Health Center of SE KS Columbus

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

101 West Sycamore Street, Columbus · 620-231-9873

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Spring River MH and Wellness

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

201 West Walnut Street, Columbus · 620-429-1860

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Nearby communities

More help within driving distance:

Riverton (10 mi · 2 listings)Weir (10 mi · 2 listings)Cherokee (12 mi · 2 listings)Baxter Springs (12 mi · 4 listings)Galena (13 mi · 6 listings)Oswego (15 mi · 5 listings)Quapaw (16 mi · 2 listings)McCune (16 mi · 1 listings)

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