Greene County
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Local offices in Greene County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Missouri Family Support Division Greene County Resource Center
2900 E. Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65804
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage benefits through the Family Support Division.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Child support · County office
Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Child Support Unit
1010 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
Help here
- Child support orders and enforcementThe office helps establish paternity and child support orders and enforces existing orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountymoprosecutor.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Missouri 211
Help here
- 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
Community action · Nonprofit
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
215 S. Barnes Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
Help here
- Community assistanceOACAC offers outreach, case management, and emergency assistance through its community centers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac
Housing authority · Regional office
Springfield Housing Authority
200 N. 11th Street, Springfield, MO
Help here
- Affordable housingThe housing authority accepts applications for affordable housing and some housing voucher programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on springfieldhousingauthority.org
Public health · County office
Springfield-Greene County Health Department
227 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services for people in Greene County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.springfieldmo.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
Emergency help · County office
Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management
330 W. Scott Street, Springfield, MO 65802
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local information and training to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountymo.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Springfield Job Center
1661 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Help here
- Job and unemployment helpJob seekers can get job search and career help, training referrals, and help filing for unemployment benefits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office · State office
Springfield Driver License Office
149 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit this office for driver license services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Springfield-Greene County Library District
Help here
- Library servicesThe library district provides books, information, programs, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thelibrary.org
Greene County, Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Greene 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 Greene 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
- 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