West Plains
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Local offices in West Plains
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
West Plains Family Support Division Resource Center
3415 Division Drive, Suite 1, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- State benefitsVisit the resource center for help applying for food, health care, and cash assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Housing help · City office
West Plains Housing Authority
302 Walnut Street, Apt. 1000, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or Section 8 rental assistance and ask about the waiting lists.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wphousing.org
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
1910 Holiday Lane, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsStart or manage city electric, water, sewer, sanitation, and fiber service, and pay or ask questions about a utility bill.Apply online
- Utility bill assistance referralsAsk about local help with utility bills if you cannot afford to pay.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westplains.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
West Plains Civic Center
110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, MO
Help here
- Pool and fitness centerVisit the Civic Center pool and fitness center for recreation and exercise.
- Community events and meeting spacesAttend public events or ask about reserving a room for a community meeting.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westplains.gov
Jobs and training · State office
West Plains Job Center
408 Washington Avenue, #100, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding work, preparing a resume, learning job skills, and exploring training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
West Plains License Office
308 Kentucky Avenue, #2, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingApply for or renew a driver license or ID, and handle vehicle licensing and disabled placards.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westplainsdmv.com
Library · City office
West Plains Public Library
750 West Broadway Street, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and attend learning programs and community events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westplains.gov
Local office · City office
West Plains City Hall
1910 Holiday Lane, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- City government informationVisit or call City Hall for information about city departments, services, and public meetings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westplains.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve West Plains
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 Howell County
West Plains is in Howell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Howell County Health Department
180 S. Kentucky St., West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides clinic services, health education, immunizations, and other local public health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition support, and health referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on howellcountyhealth.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Howell County Circuit Court Clerk
106 Courthouse, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Court information and filingsResidents can contact the clerk for court schedules, filings, and court records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on howellcountymo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
1735 S. Fort Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals for meals, transportation, in-home help, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Jobs and training · State office
West Plains Job Center
3417 Division Drive, Suite 1, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help finding work and using employment services at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
West Plains License Office
308 Kentucky Ave., Suite 2, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westplainsdmv.com
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.
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