Crestwood
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Local offices in Crestwood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Crestwood Public Works
1 Detjen Drive, Crestwood, MO 63126
Help here
- Sanitary sewer lateral repair programEligible homeowners can apply for help repairing a damaged sewer line between the house and the sewer main.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcrestwood.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Crestwood Community Center
9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, Crestwood, MO 63126
Help here
- Recreation and fitnessResidents can use the fitness center, gym, courts, and recreation programs.
- Meeting room rentalsResidents can reserve meeting rooms and other spaces at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcrestwood.org
Library · County office
Oak Bend Branch, St. Louis County Library
842 S. Holmes Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122-6507
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow materials, use public computers, or access other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on slcl.org
Local office · City office
Crestwood Government Center
1 Detjen Drive, Crestwood, MO 63126
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for information about local services and help finding the right department.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcrestwood.org
City of Crestwood, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Crestwood
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
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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 Eastern Missouri, Inc.
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
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC)
2709 Woodson Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63114-4817
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Louis County
Crestwood is in St. Louis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater St. Louis 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to connect with local help for food, housing, utility bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helpingpeople.org
Public health · County office
North Central Community Health Center
4000 Jennings Station Road, St. Louis, MO 63121
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesThe county health department provides clinic care and public health services here, including sexual health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouiscountymo.gov
Public health · County office
South County Health Center
4580 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Sunset Hills, MO 63127
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesResidents can contact the center for county public health services and clinic care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouiscountymo.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
St. Louis County Law Library
105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
Help here
- Legal research resourcesThe public can use legal books, research computers, and court related materials at the library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlcountycourts.com
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Ahead
14535 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, care, and other local services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingahead.org
Jobs and training · State office
St. Louis County - Met Center Job Center
6347 Plymouth Avenue, Room 206, St. Louis, MO 63133
Help here
- Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help with resumes, job searches, interviews, and training opportunities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.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
- 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