Alton

Local offices in Alton

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

• State office

  Missouri Department of Social Services Family Support Division Resource Center

  13985 MO 19, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • Family support benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with state family support benefits.Apply online
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mydss-dev.mo.gov

• Local office · City office

  Alton City Hall

  3 Court Square, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • City services and water paymentsVisit City Hall for city services and to pay city water bills.
  Call 417-778-6321DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altonmo.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Alton Multi-Purpose Senior Center

  204 South Main Street, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can join meals, activities, and get help finding local services.
  Call 417-778-7342DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org

• State office

  Alton License Office

  515 High Street, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • Driver license and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a Missouri driver license and handle vehicle title or registration services.
  Call 417-778-2004DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · County office

  Alton Public Library

  20 Court Square, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • Library materials, computers, and Wi-FiBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and connect to free Wi-Fi.Read more
  Call 417-778-6414DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ocld.lib.mo.us

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alton

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

Job help near Alton

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Alton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - West Plains

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  408 Washington Ave, Suite 100, West Plains, MO 65775-5789

  Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Thurs, Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

  Call 417-256-3158DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - Poplar Bluff

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  54 miles away

  2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Harry Crisp Building, Room 110, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

  Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, MTWTH 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday

  Call 573-840-9595DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  South Central Missouri Community Action Agency

  Also helps young people

  55 miles away

  1716 South Broadway, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

  Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday Closed on Fridays

  Call 573-785-4727DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Oregon County

Alton is in Oregon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Oregon County

  13985 MO 19, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • Apply for public benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, child care help, and health coverage at this office.Apply online
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mydss.mo.gov

• Public health · County office

  Oregon County Health Department

  10 Court Square, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, health education, and other local public health services.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for nutrition help and food benefits.
  Call 417-778-7450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochdmo.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging

  1735 S Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver assistanceGet information and help with senior services, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home services.
  Call 417-862-0762DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org

• State office

  Alton License Office

  26 Court Square, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle licensingGet or renew a Missouri driver license, title a vehicle, or renew vehicle registration.Read more
  Call 417-778-2004DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Oregon County Library District

  20 Court Square, Alton, MO 65606

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and connect to free Wi-Fi.
  Call 417-778-6414DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocld.lib.mo.us

• Local office · Regional office

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Find local helpCall 211 or search online to find local services and support.
  Call 211Website

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

Everything in Oregon 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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