Lathrop
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Local offices in Lathrop
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Lathrop City Hall
707 Oak Street, Lathrop, MO 64465
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, payments, and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflathropmo.org
Utilities · City office
Lathrop Utility Billing
707 Oak Street, Lathrop, MO 64465
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsPay water, sewer, and trash bills or ask the city about your utility account.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflathropmo.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 of Greater Kansas City
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kc.org
City of Lathrop, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clinton County
Lathrop is in Clinton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Clinton County Health Department
106 Bush Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services and information.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncohealth.org
Human services · State office
Plattsburg Resource Center
108 Bush Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477
Help here
- Family Support servicesResidents can get help with applying for or managing Missouri benefit programs at a local resource center.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
State office · State office
Plattsburg License Office
102 East Maple Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477
Help here
- Vehicle and driver license servicesResidents can handle vehicle and driver license transactions at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on plattsburglicenseoffice.com
Emergency help · County office
Clinton County Emergency Management
207 North Main Street, Room 103, Plattsburg, MO 64477
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationThe county office provides information and help with preparing for and recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncomo.org
Older adults · Regional office
Young at Heart Resources
1304 North Walnut, Cameron, MO 64429
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yahresources.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph
817 Monterey Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the agency to find help with basic needs and other services for Andrew County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capstjoe.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
- United Way 211 of Greater Kansas City
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