Mountain View
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Local offices in Mountain View
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Local office · City office
Mountain View City Hall
126 Oak St, Mountain View, MO 65548
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and local concerns.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainviewmo.gov
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
126 Oak St, Mountain View, MO 65548
Help here
- City utility billsContact the Utility Billing Clerk with questions about city utility bills or to make a payment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainviewmo.gov
Library · Regional office
Mountain View Public Library
125 South Oak St, Mountain View, MO 65548
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its information resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mtnviewlibmo.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
R. Claude Trieman Senior Center
903 East 5th Street, Mountain View, MO 65548
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and help finding senior services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
City of Mountain View, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Howell County
Mountain View is in Howell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Howell County Health Department
180 S. Kentucky St., West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides clinic services, health education, immunizations, and other local public health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition support, and health referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on howellcountyhealth.com
Housing authority · City office
West Plains Housing Authority
302 Walnut Street, Apt. 1000, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or Section 8 rental assistance and ask about the waiting lists.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wphousing.org
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
Community action · Nonprofit
Ozark Action, Inc.
710 E. Main St., West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Community assistanceResidents can contact Ozark Action for help finding community programs and assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oaiwp.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Howell County Circuit Court Clerk
106 Courthouse, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Court information and filingsResidents can contact the clerk for court schedules, filings, and court records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on howellcountymo.gov
Jobs and training · State office
West Plains Job Center
3417 Division Drive, Suite 1, West Plains, MO 65775
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help finding work and using employment services at the center.
Checked on October 8, 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
- 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