Gerald
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Local offices in Gerald
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Local office · City office
Gerald City Hall
106 E. Fitzgerald Ave., Gerald, MO 63037
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Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on geraldmo.com
Library · Nonprofit
Gerald Area Library
357 S. Main St., Gerald, MO 63037
Help here
- Library accessVisit the library to read, study, or borrow books.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on geraldmo.com
Older adults · City office
Gerald Senior Center
140 W. Industrial Dr., Gerald, MO 63037
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- Senior activities and gathering spaceOlder adults can visit for activities, recreation, and time with others.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on geraldmo.com
Local office · Nonprofit
Missouri 211
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- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org
City of Gerald, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Franklin County
Gerald is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Franklin County Department of Health
414 E Main St, Union, MO 63084
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- Public health and clinic servicesThe health department offers nursing and clinic services, immunizations, health education, and help with communicable diseases.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with nutrition support.
- Birth and death certificatesYou can request certified Missouri birth and death certificates at the health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinmo.org
Emergency help · County office
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency
3 Bruns Drive, Union, MO 63084
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- Disaster information and assistanceThe agency shares emergency information and coordinates local response and recovery resources during disasters.
- Emergency notificationsResidents can sign up to receive county emergency notifications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinmo.org
Emergency help · County office
Franklin County 911 Emergency Communications
3 Bruns Drive, Union, MO 63084
Help here
- Emergency dispatchCall 911 for immediate police, fire, or medical help in areas served by the county dispatch center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinmo.gov
Library · Regional office
Scenic Regional Library
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- Library servicesResidents can use the library system to borrow materials, use online resources, and attend programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scenicregional.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Ahead
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- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can call for information and help finding local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingahead.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation, Franklin County Office
1020 Plaza Court, Suite B, St. Clair, MO 63077
Help here
- Energy assistanceThe agency helps eligible households apply for help with energy bills.Apply online
- Housing and weatherizationThe agency offers housing and weatherization assistance to eligible residents.
- Community servicesThe agency connects eligible residents with support for needs related to poverty and emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jfcac.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
- 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