Christian County
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Local offices in Christian County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Christian County WIC
301 E. Brick St., Ozark, MO 65721
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on christiancountymohealth.gov
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Christian County
4715 N. Towne Centre Drive, Ozark, MO 65721
Help here
- Food, cash, health, and child care benefitsApply for food assistance, cash help, health coverage, and child care support.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, paternity, and child support payments.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Human services · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for referrals to local housing, food, utility, and other community help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, Christian County Neighborhood Center
204 E. Elm St., Ozark, MO 65721
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about local help with household needs, including energy assistance and other support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac
Public health · County office
Christian County Health Department
301 E. Brick St., Ozark, MO 65721
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, disease prevention help, health information, and environmental health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on christiancountymohealth.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Christian County Circuit Court Clerk
110 W. Elm, Room 202, Ozark, MO 65721
Help here
- Court self-help and legal formsFind court forms and guidance for people representing themselves in court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.christiancountymo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
1735 S. Fort Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals for meals, transportation, in-home help, and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Veterans · State office
Missouri Veterans Commission, Branson Office
2720 Shepherd of the Hills Exwy, Branson, MO 65616
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvc.dps.mo.gov
Emergency help · County office
Christian County Emergency Management
100 W. Church St., Room 100, Ozark, MO 65721
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet emergency alerts, disaster preparation information, and community emergency training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ema.christiancountymo.gov
State office · State office
Ozark License Office
103B W. Church St., Ozark, MO 65721
Help here
- Vehicle and driver license transactionsComplete vehicle registration and titling transactions and apply for or renew a driver license.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Christian County Library
Help here
- Library cards and resourcesResidents can get a library card and use books, computers, printing, research tools, and digital materials.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on christiancountylibrary.org
Christian County Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Christian County
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
Ozarks Food Harvest
2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
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
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
215 S Barnes Ave, Springfield, MO 65802-2204
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Christian 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
- United Way 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