Carthage
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Local offices in Carthage
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Local office · City office
City of Carthage City Hall
326 Grant Street, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagemo.gov
Utilities · City office
Carthage Water & Electric Plant
627 West Centennial Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with water and electric bills, payments, and starting or stopping service.Apply online
- Utility payment arrangementsCall to discuss payment arrangements or learn about budget billing.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cwep.com
Library · City office
Carthage Public Library
612 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Library services and public computersVisit the library to use public computers and other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagemo.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Carthage Senior Center
404 E. 3rd Street, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Senior center and meal servicesAdults over 60 can visit for senior services, activities, and meals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aaaregionx.org
State office · State office
Carthage License Office
1429 Hazel Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836
Help here
- Driver license and vehicle servicesVisit for Missouri driver license and state ID services, vehicle titles, and registration.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jasper County
Carthage is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Jasper County Health Department
105 Lincoln St., Carthage, MO 64836
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountymo.gov
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Jasper County
601 Commercial St., Joplin, MO 64802
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Joplin Job Center
730 S. Wall Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help searching for jobs, finding training, and planning a career.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office · State office
Joplin License Office
2702 Richard Joseph Blvd., Suite 116, Joplin, MO 64804
Help here
- Driver licenses and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID, register a vehicle, or get a title.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Housing authority · Nonprofit
Jasper County Public Housing Agency
302 S. Joplin St., Joplin, MO 64801
Help here
- Rental assistanceApply for income-based rental help through housing voucher programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on escswa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area
302 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 64801
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on escswa.org
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
- United Way 2-1-1 Missouri and Illinois
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