Audrain County
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Local offices in Audrain County
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Emergency help · County office
Audrain County Emergency Management
101 N. Jefferson Street, Mexico, MO 65265
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about county emergency planning and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on audraincounty.org
Public health · County office
Audrain County Health Department
1130 S. Elmwood Dr., Mexico, MO 65265
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services, health education, immunizations, and other support.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myachd.org
Library · Regional office
Mexico-Audrain County Library District
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, including books and digital materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mexico-audrain.lib.mo.us
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Best
201 W. Broadway, Suite 1E, Columbia, MO 65203
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services for older adults and family caregivers in Audrain County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingbest.org
Community action · Regional office
Central Missouri Community Action
807B N. Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency for help finding community services for eligible residents in Audrain County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmca.us
State office · State office
Mexico License Office
201 N. Abat, Mexico, MO 65265
Help here
- Driver license and vehicle transactionsVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Community action · Regional office
Audrain County Family Resource Center
117 W. Promenade St., Mexico, MO 65265
Help here
- Family resource supportContact the center to ask about local family resource services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Audrain County Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Audrain 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.
- 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 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