Clarence
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Local offices in Clarence
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Shelby County 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with help for food, housing, utility bills, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shelbycounty211.org
Utilities · City office
Clarence City Hall
200 E Beech St, Clarence, MO 63437
Help here
- City services and utility billsAsk the city about local services or pay bills for gas, water, sewer, and trash.Apply onlineRead more
- Utility service applicationsGet a utility application from the city and bring it to City Hall.Read more
- Community room rentalAsk City Hall about renting its community room or other meeting spaces.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofclarence.com
Courts and legal help · City office
Clarence Municipal Court
200 E Beech St, Clarence, MO 63437
Help here
- Municipal court casesGet information about a city ordinance case, court dates, payment options, or asking for a payment plan.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofclarence.com
Library · City office
Clarence Public Library
200 E Beech St, Room 112, Clarence, MO 63437
Help here
- Library and computer accessBorrow books, use computers, or visit the children's reading and classroom areas.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clarencemo.ploud.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clarence
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
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
2101 Vandiver Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MO 65202
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 Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.
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
North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC)
16 N Court St, PO Box 470, Bowling Green, MO 63334-1534
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Shelby County
Clarence is in Shelby County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Shelbyville Family Support Division Resource Center
306 East Main, Shelbyville, MO 63469
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help with SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and other basic needs programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Public health · County office
Shelby County Health Department
700 E. Main Street, Shelbyville, MO 63469
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health information, and other public health services.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyhealth.com
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging
2815 N Baltimore Street, Kirksville, MO 63501
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers in Lewis County can ask for service referrals, nutrition, transportation, and in-home support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemoaaa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Shelby County Senior Citizens Association
112 E. Chestnut, Shelbina, MO 63468
Help here
- Local senior servicesContact the local aging services provider for help and referrals for older residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemoaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Shelby County Enhanced 911 Department
Help here
- Emergency response coordinationContact the county's 911 department for local emergency response information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountymo.gov
State office
Shelbina License Office
201 Fairground Road, Shelbina, MO 63468
Help here
- Vehicle and driver license transactionsApply for or renew a Missouri driver license, register a vehicle, or handle title and plate transactions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.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
- Shelby County 211
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