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Local offices in Carthage
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Carthage Water & Electric Plant
627 West Centennial Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with water and electric bills, payments, and starting or stopping service.Apply online
- Utility payment arrangementsCall to discuss payment arrangements or learn about budget billing.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cwep.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Carthage Senior Center
404 E. 3rd Street, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Senior center and meal servicesAdults over 60 can visit for senior services, activities, and meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aaaregionx.org
State office
Carthage License Office
1429 Hazel Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Driver license and vehicle servicesVisit for Missouri driver license and state ID services, vehicle titles, and registration.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · City office
Carthage Public Library
612 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Library services and public computersVisit the library to use public computers and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagemo.gov
Local office · City office
City of Carthage City Hall
326 Grant Street, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagemo.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carthage
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
Ozarks Food Harvest
2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
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
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
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 Security Corporation (ESC)
302 S Joplin Street, Joplin, MO 64802-0207
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jasper County
Carthage is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Jasper County
601 Commercial St., Joplin, MO 64802
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Missouri 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org
Public health · County office
Jasper County Health Department
105 Lincoln St., Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountymo.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Jasper County Circuit Court
302 S. Main St., Room 304, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Circuit court clerk servicesContact the circuit court clerk about court records, filings, and court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.mo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
1735 S. Fort Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals for meals, transportation, in-home help, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Emergency help · County office
Jasper County Emergency Services
13870 Dispatch Ln., Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Emergency communicationsContact the county's 911 dispatch service for emergency communications information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jasco.gov
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri 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 2-1-1 Missouri and Illinois
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