Call these first
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) - LIEAPApply for energy assistance (LIHEAP). Say if you have a shutoff notice. NEK-CAP, Inc.Ask about emergency help with utilities, rent and other bills. What's open right now
Kansas energy assistance (LIEAP): 2026–27 dates haven't been announced yet; DCF says the start depends on federal funding. Last season ran January 20 to March 31, 2026. Call 1-888-369-4777 or check Kansas DCF. The Kansas Cold Weather Rule runs November 1 to March 31 for utilities the KCC regulates.
Offices usually ask for photo ID, your latest bill or shutoff notice, and proof of household income. Call first and ask what to bring.
Your utility companies
Check the company name on your bill. Many counties have more than one.
Electric
Brown-Atchison Electric CooperativeServes part of the county. Electric co-op. Help programs: Billing (call about payment arrangements) Nemaha-Marshall Electric CooperativeServes part of the county. Electric co-op. Help programs: Assistance Information; Cold Weather Rule; High Bill Concerns EvergyServes part of the county. Kansas City area (Kansas Metro) customers: 1-888-471-5275. Use the number on your bill. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Financial Help (LIEAP referral, payment options); Evergy Connect in-person help City of Centralia (municipal electric)City of Centralia only (town). City-owned utility: call your city hall (the number is on your bill). City utility.
City of Sabetha (municipal electric)City of Sabetha only (main town). City-owned utility: call your city hall (the number is on your bill). City utility.
City of Seneca (municipal electric)City of Seneca only (county seat). City-owned utility: call your city hall (the number is on your bill). City utility.
Natural gas
Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas)Serves Seneca, Sabetha; other towns may use a different company. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Share The Warmth (via The Salvation Army); LIEAP; payment arrangementsBill help line: 816-756-5392
Other local help
Food: Harvesters - The Community Food NetworkKansas office: 1220 Timberedge Road, Lawrence, KS 66049; toll-free 877-353-6639; KC MO main (816) 929-3000 Seniors: Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging1803 Oregon Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434; toll-free 800-883-2549 Weatherization (lower heating and cooling costs): Northeast Kansas Community Action Program (NEK-CAP) WeatherizationPO Box 380, 1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434 Free legal help (eviction, debt): Kansas Legal Services - Seneca Office203 N. 8th St., Seneca, KS 66538 Health care (sliding fee): AllWays Community Health Center (formerly Atchison Community Health Clinic)Nearest community health center (none listed in this county) Health care (sliding fee): GraceMed Health ClinicNearest community health center (none listed in this county)
Checked October 25, 2026. Sources: each agency's own website, state community action list. Programs change, so confirm with the agency.
Got a shutoff notice?
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