Louisiana

Local offices in Louisiana

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City Water Office

  202 South 3rd St, Suite 115, Louisiana, MO 63353

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash service and billsContact the Water Office to start service, ask about your bill, or get help with online billing.
  Call 573-754-4591DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisianamo.gov

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  202 South 3rd St, Louisiana, MO 63353

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions.
  Call 573-754-4132DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisianamo.gov

• State office · City office

  Louisiana License Office

  202 South 3rd St, Suite 113, Louisiana, MO 63353

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and vehicle registrationVisit the License Office for driver license and vehicle title or registration services.
  Call 573-754-6864DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · City office

  Louisiana Public Library

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library to use its books, information, and learning programs.
  Call 573-754-4491Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisianamo.gov

City of Louisiana, Missouri website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Louisiana

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Pike County

Louisiana is in Pike County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Pike County Health Department

  1 Healthcare Place, Bowling Green, MO 63334

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and other public health services.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can apply for food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 573-324-2111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pikecountyhealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

  2815 N. Baltimore St., Kirksville, MO 63501

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, in-home help, and other local services.Read more
  Call 660-665-4682DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemoaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Pike County Emergency Management

  115 W. Main St., Bowling Green, MO 63334

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and floodplain informationGet local emergency preparedness information or ask about building or other work in a floodplain.
  Call 573-754-0151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pikecountymo.net

• State office

  Bowling Green License Office

  204 S. Business Highway 61, Bowling Green, MO 63334

  Help here

  • Driver license and motor vehicle transactionsVisit for driver license, vehicle title, and registration services.
  Call 573-324-0555DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• State office

  Missouri State Highway Patrol Driver Examination Site

  210B W. Main St., Bowling Green, MO 63334

  Help here

  • Driver examinationsTake a Missouri driver knowledge or skills test at this scheduled site.
  Call 636-221-5269DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mshp.dps.mo.gov

Everything in Pike County

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