Scott County
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Local offices in Scott County
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State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Scott County
106 Arthur Street, Sikeston, MO 63801
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits and Temporary Assistance through the state office.Apply onlineRead more
- Health coverageApply for Missouri Medicaid health coverage through the state office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Public health · County office
Scott County Health Department
102 Grove Estates Court, Sikeston, MO 63801
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and services from the county health department.
- WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scottcountymo.com
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters, Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging
69 Doctors Park, Suite B, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportContact the regional agency for information about aging services, transportation, nutrition, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Emergency help · County office
Scott County Emergency Management Agency
131 S. Winchester Street, Benton, MO 63736
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet disaster preparedness information, training, and local emergency updates.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scottcountymo.com
Jobs and training · State office
Sikeston Job Center
400 Allen Boulevard, Sikeston, MO 63801
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help finding jobs, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
Sikeston License Office
1213 S. Main Street, Sikeston, MO 63801
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle licensingApply for or renew a driver license or state ID, and handle vehicle titles and registration.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
State office
Missouri State Highway Patrol Driver Examination Station, Sikeston
300 S. Main Street, Sikeston, MO 63801
Help here
- Driver examinationsTake a driver examination at the Sikeston testing site during its posted testing hours.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mshp.dps.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Riverside Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, digital resources, and programs through the regional library system serving Perry County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideregionallibrary.org
Scott County, Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Scott County
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
Southeast Missouri Food Bank
600 State Highway H, Sikeston, MO 63801
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 Southern 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
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC)
104 W Center St, Sikeston, MO 63801-1608
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Scott 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
Talk to a person
- United Way 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