St. James
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Local offices in St. James
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Local office · City office
St. James Municipal Center
100 S. Jefferson Street, St. James, MO 65559
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call the city for help with city services, records, and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stjamesmo.org
Utilities · City office
St. James Municipal Utilities
100 S. Jefferson Street, St. James, MO 65559
Help here
- Utility service and billsGet help starting utility service, paying a bill, or asking about electric, water, sewer, gas, and sanitation service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stjamesmo.org
Library · Regional office
James Memorial Public Library
300 W. Scioto Street, St. James, MO 65559
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its catalog and other library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jmpl.net
Older adults · Nonprofit
St. James Senior Center
110 W. James Boulevard, St. James, MO 65559
Help here
- Senior programs and servicesContact the center for programs and services that support older adults in the St. James community.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stjcsc.org
City of St. James, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Phelps County
St. James is in Phelps County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Phelps/Maries County Health Department
200 North Main, Suite G51, Rolla, MO 65401
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health services for Maries County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phelpscountyhealth.com
Community action · County office
Phelps County Community Service (C.O.S.P.)
200 N. Main Street, Suite 313, Rolla, MO 65401
Help here
- Court-referred community serviceThe office helps people complete court-ordered community service assignments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phelpscounty.org
Older adults · County office
Phelps County Senior Companions
200 N. Main Street, Suite 308, Rolla, MO 65401
Help here
- Senior companion supportThe program connects older adults with trained volunteers for companionship and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phelpscounty.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Phelps County Circuit Clerk
200 North Main Street, Rolla, MO 65401
Help here
- Court case and filing helpThe clerk's office provides information about court cases, filings, tickets, and jury service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phelpscountycourt.com
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Rolla Resource Center
1111 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401
Help here
- Benefits applications and supportResidents can get help with state benefit programs through the Family Support Division.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportThe state provides child support services to families through its local office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Rolla Job Center
1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401
Help here
- Job search and unemployment supportGet help finding work, training for a job, or handling unemployment needs.
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
- 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