Cape Girardeau County
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Local offices in Cape Girardeau County
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Public health · County office
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center
1121 Linden Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible women, infants, and children.
- ImmunizationsThe health center offers immunizations for children and adults.
- Vital recordsYou can request birth and death certificates at the health center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capecountyhealth.com
Emergency help · County office
Cape Girardeau County Office of Emergency Management
3555 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessThe office shares emergency alerts and helps residents prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capecounty.us
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters
69 Doctors Park, Suite B, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- Information and help for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
- TransportationThe agency can help older adults find transportation in the area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Community action · Nonprofit
East Missouri Action Agency, Cape Girardeau County Outreach
1111 Linden Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Community assistanceThe agency connects eligible households with emergency assistance and family support services.
- Housing and energy assistanceThe agency helps eligible residents find housing support and lower home energy costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastmoaa.org
State office · State office
Cape Girardeau Resource Center, Family Support Division
3102 Blattner Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
Help here
- Benefits assistanceResidents can get help with applications for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Cape Girardeau Job Center
612 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help searching for work, planning a career, and finding training.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Cape Girardeau Public Library
711 N. Clark Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Library materials and public computersResidents can borrow books and other materials and use public computers and research tools.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capelibrary.org
Local office · Regional office
211 Missouri
Help here
- Local service referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211missouri.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Cape Girardeau 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
- 211 Missouri
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-427-4626 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988