Canton

Local offices in Canton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City of Canton Administrative Offices

  400 Lewis Street, Canton, MO 63435

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall about water, sewer, trash service, and paying your city utility bill.
  Call 573-288-4413DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on showmecanton.com

• Library · City office

  Canton Public Library

  403 Lewis Street, Canton, MO 63435

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, programs, and other library services; check its website for updates during its renovation.
  Call 573-288-5279DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cantonmopubliclibrary.org

City of Canton, Missouri website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Canton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lewis County

Canton is in Lewis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Lewis County Health Department

  101 State Hwy A, Monticello, MO 63457

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call the department for public health information and services.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can ask the department about WIC food benefits.Read more
  Call 573-767-5312DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

  2815 N Baltimore Street, Kirksville, MO 63501

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers in Lewis County can ask for service referrals, nutrition, transportation, and in-home support.Read more
  Call 660-665-4682DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nemoaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Lewis County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county about local emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 573-248-4789Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountymo.gov

• State office · State office

  Monticello License Office

  204 E Lafayette Street, Monticello, MO 63457

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle and driver license transactionsVisit the office for available motor vehicle and driver license transactions.
  Call 573-767-1216DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

Everything in Lewis 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