Caruthersville
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Local offices in Caruthersville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Caruthersville Resource Center
911 Highway 84, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsVisit or contact the office for help applying for SNAP, cash, or health care benefits.Apply online
- Child care assistanceAsk the office about help paying for child care.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Caruthersville
200 West 12th Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about applying for public housing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on webgen1files1.revize.com
Utilities · City office
City Water and Wastewater Department
200 West Third Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the department to ask about city water or sewer service and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caruthersvillecity.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Diane Sayre Recreation Center
1500 Truman Boulevard, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- Recreation and fitnessVisit the center for swimming, exercise, sports, and recreation programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caruthersvillecity.com
Local office · City office
Caruthersville City Hall
200 West Third Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- City services and recordsContact the city clerk for help with city services and public records.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caruthersvillecity.com
State office · State office
Caruthersville License Office
610 Ward Avenue, Suite D, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · City office
Caruthersville Public Library
707 West 13th Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, or attend programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caruthersvillecity.com
City of Caruthersville website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Caruthersville
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Southeast Missouri Food Bank
600 State Highway H, Sikeston, MO 63801
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC)
104 W Center St, Sikeston, MO 63801-1608
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pemiscot County
Caruthersville is in Pemiscot County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Pemiscot County Health Center
810 East Reed Street, Hayti, MO 63851
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, and support for chronic disease and women's and children's health.
- WICApply for nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pemiscothealth.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Pemiscot County Circuit Court Clerk
610 Ward Ave., Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- Court clerk servicesGet help with court matters, including civil, family, juvenile, and abuse cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pemiscotcounty.org
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
Veterans · State office
Missouri Veterans Service Office, Poplar Bluff
1903 Northwood Dr., Suite 6, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits; this office serves Pemiscot County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvc.dps.mo.gov
Emergency help · County office
Pemiscot County Emergency Services
800 Ward Ave., Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- Emergency services and preparednessGet information about county emergency response, disaster operations, and addressing needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pemiscotcounty.org
State office · State office
Missouri Driver Examination Station, Caruthersville
1500 S Truman Blvd., Caruthersville, MO 63830
Help here
- Driver examinationsTake driver examinations at the Caruthersville site when it is available.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mshp.dps.missouri.gov
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