Festus
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Local offices in Festus
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Festus
1504 Robert Thompson Lane, Festus, MO 63028
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and applying for assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Festus Utility Billing
950 N 5th Street, Festus, MO 63028
Help here
- Water and trash billsPay your water and trash bills in person or find other payment options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on festusmo.gov
Local office · City office
Festus City Hall
711 W Main Street, Festus, MO 63028
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions or concerns about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on festusmo.gov
Library · City office
Festus Public Library
400 W Main Street, Festus, MO 63028
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, and use public computers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on festusmo.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Festus
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
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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
Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC)
PO Box 920, 2 Merchants Dr, Hillsboro, MO 63050-5212
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Festus is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Child Support Unit
Help here
- Child support assistanceThe unit helps with child support matters for families in Jefferson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcomo.gov
Public health · County office
Jefferson County Health Department
1515 Peach Tree Plaza Court, Hillsboro, MO 63050
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers clinic services and health programs for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcohealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Compass Health - Festus
227 Main Street, Festus, MO 63028
Help here
- Community mental health servicesCompass Health provides mental health services to people in Jefferson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on compasshealthnetwork.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Jefferson County Circuit Court
300 Main Street, Jefferson County Courthouse, Hillsboro, MO 63050
Help here
- Court clerk and self-represented litigant informationThe Circuit Clerk provides court filing and case information, and the court website links to self-help resources for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcomo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Ahead
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAging Ahead connects older adults and caregivers in Jefferson County with meals, case management, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingahead.org
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency planning and alertsThe office coordinates county disaster planning and helps residents find emergency alerts and safety information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcomo.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
- Missouri 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