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Local offices in Thayer
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Thayer Housing Authority
150 Bradford Lane, Thayer, MO 65791
Help here
- Income-based housingEligible residents can contact the housing authority about income-based housing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · Regional office
MO 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or use the directory to find local help and community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mo211.myresourcedirectory.com
Utilities · City office
Thayer City Hall and Utility Billing
124 North Second Street, Thayer, MO 65791
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city government services and records.
- Utility billsContact the city about utility bills, payments, electric outages, or water leaks.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofthayermo.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Fun & Friends Senior Center
100 Chestnut Street, Thayer, MO 65791
Help here
- Senior center programsAdults age 60 and older can come for meals, activities, exercise, and help finding services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Library · Regional office
Oregon County Library District, Thayer Branch
121 N. Second Street, Thayer, MO 65791
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ocld.ploud.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Thayer
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 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
Ozark Action, Inc. (OAI)
710 E Main St, West Plains, MO 65775-3307
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Oregon County
Thayer is in Oregon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Oregon County
13985 MO 19, Alton, MO 65606
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, child care help, and health coverage at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mydss.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
Oregon County Health Department
10 Court Square, Alton, MO 65606
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, health education, and other local public health services.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for nutrition help and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochdmo.com
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
1735 S Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver assistanceGet information and help with senior services, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
State office
Alton License Office
26 Court Square, Alton, MO 65606
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingGet or renew a Missouri driver license, title a vehicle, or renew vehicle registration.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Oregon County Library District
20 Court Square, Alton, MO 65606
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and connect to free Wi-Fi.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocld.lib.mo.us
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
- MO 2-1-1
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