Leadwood
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Local offices in Leadwood
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Local office · City office
Leadwood City Hall
708 Bank Street, Leadwood, MO 63653
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofleadwood.com
Utilities · City office
Leadwood Water and Sewer Department
708 Bank Street, Leadwood, MO 63653
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the department about city water or sewer service and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofleadwood.com
Human services · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for referrals to local housing, food, utility, and other community help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Francois County
Leadwood is in St. Francois County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
St. Francois County Health Center
1025 W. Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesThe health center offers health services, education, and environmental health programs to county residents.
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)WIC provides eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children with food support and nutrition services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sfchealth.org
Emergency help · County office
St. Francois County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationThe county provides emergency preparedness, planning, and recovery information for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sfcgov.org
Community action · Nonprofit
East Missouri Action Agency, St. Francois County Outreach
605 Wallace Rd., Farmington, MO 63640
Help here
- Community action assistanceThe agency helps eligible residents with energy costs, housing support, and weatherization.
- Section 8 rental assistanceThe St. Francois County Public Housing Agency offers rental assistance through housing vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastmoaa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters
69 Doctors Park, Suite B, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- Information and help for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
- TransportationThe agency can help older adults find transportation in the area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Jobs and training · State office
Park Hills Job Center
403 Parkway Drive, Suite A, Park Hills, MO 63601
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding jobs, writing a resume, and preparing for interviews.
- Unemployment identity proofVisit the center to verify your identity for unemployment services.
Checked on October 9, 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