Anderson
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Local offices in Anderson
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Local office · City office
Anderson City Hall
103 W Beaver St, Anderson, MO 64831
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
- Water utility billingStart or manage city water service and pay your water bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on andersonmo.us
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, McDonald County Office
929 N Business Highway 71, Anderson, MO 64831
Help here
- SNAP and food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with a SNAP case.
- Medicaid and health coverageApply for Medicaid or get help with a Medicaid case.
- Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesAsk about applying for temporary cash assistance for your family.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
City of Anderson, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McDonald County
Anderson is in McDonald County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
McDonald County Health Department
3446 S. Business Hwy 71, Pineville, MO 64856
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local health services and programs.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonaldcountyhealth.com
Emergency help · County office
McDonald County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and recovering after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonaldcountymo.gov
Library · County office
McDonald County Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library system to get a library card, borrow materials, or use its learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonaldcountylibrary.org
Courts and legal help · County office
McDonald County Circuit Clerk
602 Main St, Pineville, MO 64856
Help here
- Court and child support casesThe Circuit Clerk processes court cases, including child support, divorce, probate, and small claims filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonaldcountymo.gov
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, McDonald County
929 North Business Highway 71, Anderson, MO 64831
Help here
- Public assistance and child supportAsk about applying for food, cash, health coverage, child care, energy, or child support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
State office · State office
Pineville License Office
605 Main St, Pineville, MO 64856
Help here
- Driver license and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and motor vehicle title or registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988