Seneca

Local offices in Seneca

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Seneca City Hall

  1303 Cherokee Ave, Seneca, MO 64865

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions.
  • Water service and billingVisit City Hall to start water service, pay a water bill, or ask for help with a bill.Read more
  Call 417-776-2723DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofseneca.org

• Library · County office

  Neosho Newton County Library, Seneca Branch

  1216 Cherokee Ave, Seneca, MO 64865

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and join programs at the Seneca branch.
  Call 417-658-1115DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newtoncolib.org

City of Seneca website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Seneca

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Newton County

Seneca is in Newton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Newton County

  201 N Washington, Neosho, MO 64850

  Help here

  • Public benefitsGet help with applications for SNAP, cash assistance, and MO HealthNet coverage.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the state Family Support Division.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org

• Public health · County office

  Newton County Health Department

  812 W Harmony, Neosho, MO 64850

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the county health department.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC food and nutrition help for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children.
  Call 417-451-3743DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newtoncountyhealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Region X Area Agency on Aging

  531 E 15th St, Joplin, MO 64804

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportAsk about local services, meals, transportation, and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 417-781-7562DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaregionx.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Newton County Emergency Management

  202 W Brook St, Neosho, MO 64850

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and response informationContact the county office for information about emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 417-451-4357DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newtoncountymo.gov

• State office · State office

  Neosho License Office

  112 W Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle licensingApply for or renew a driver license, state ID, or vehicle registration.
  Call 417-451-4750DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

Everything in Newton 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