Howard County
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Local offices in Howard County
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Public health · County office
Howard County Public Health Department
600 W. Davis St., Fayette, MO 65248
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on howardcountypublichealthdepartment.com
Emergency help · County office
Howard County Emergency Management
600 W. Morrison St., Fayette, MO 65248
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- Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on howardcounty-mo.gov
Library · County office
Howard County Public Library
201 S. Main St., Fayette, MO 65248
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hocopub.lib.mo.us
Human services · State office
Fayette Resource Center
103 Furr St., Fayette, MO 65248
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- Family Support Division servicesGet help with applications and questions about food, cash, and health care benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
State office · State office
Fayette License Office
106 E. Davis St., Fayette, MO 65248
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- Driver and motor vehicle licensingHandle driver license and vehicle title or registration transactions in person.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Best
201 W. Broadway, Suite 1E, Columbia, MO 65203
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet connected to support, meals, transportation, and services that help older adults live independently.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingbest.org
Older adults · Regional office
Fayette Senior Center
600 S. Cleveland St., Fayette, MO 65248
Help here
- Senior center and nutrition servicesOlder adults can get meals, activities, and information about local aging services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingbest.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Missouri Community Action
807 N. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203
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- Family and community supportGet connected to programs that support family well-being, financial stability, and safe housing.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmca.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Howard 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