Barry County
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Local offices in Barry County
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Public health · County office
Barry County Health Department
90 Barry County Drive, Cassville, MO 65625
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, lab work, birth and death records, and other public health services.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barrycountyhealth.com
Emergency help · County office
Barry County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseGet information about county emergency planning and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barrycountymo.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Barry County Circuit Court
700 Main Street, Cassville, MO 65625
Help here
- Circuit court servicesContact the Circuit Clerk for help with court filings and court information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barrycountycourt.com
Library · Regional office
Barry-Lawrence Regional Library
213 6th Street, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow library materials, use public computers, and get help with local information and research.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blrlibrary.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation Barry County Neighborhood Center
700 E. Highway 248, Cassville, MO 65625
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about local services and applications for help with basic needs.
- Housing assistanceApply for rental help through OACAC's housing assistance program.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
1735 S. Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Jobs and training · State office
Monett Limited Job Center
801 N. Lincoln Avenue, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet in-person help with job search and employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office · State office
Cassville Resource Center
208 East 8th Street, Cassville, MO 65625
Help here
- Family Support Division servicesVisit the resource center for help with state benefit programs and case questions.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Barry County, Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Barry 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 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