Big Lake

Local offices in Big Lake

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Big Lake Office

  481 Lake Shore Dr, Big Lake, MO 64437

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the village clerk about village ordinances, building standards, and other village matters.
  • Water billing and water quality informationContact the village office for water bill information or call to request a paper copy of the water quality report.Read more
  Call 816-244-3892DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on biglakemo.net

Village of Big Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Big Lake

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

Job help near Big Lake

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 Big Lake. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Missouri Career Center - St. Joseph

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 miles away

  2202 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

  Hours: Mon-TH 8:00am-5:00 pm FR 8:00 am-4:00 pm

  Call 816-387-2380DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 31, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Development Director Youth Alliance

  Also helps young people

  38 miles away

  5223 Mitchell Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64507

  Hours: Tues- Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm; Monday and Friday closed to the public

  Call (816) 232-0050 ext. 105DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Missouri Career Center - Northland Human Services Center

  Also helps young people

  73 miles away

  5440 North Oak Trafficway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64119-4465

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed , Thur, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 9am - 5pm

  Call 816-468-8767DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 Holt County

Big Lake is in Holt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Holt County Health Department

  108 S Main St, Oregon, MO 64473

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, health screenings, disease prevention, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 660-446-2909DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holtcountymo.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Young at Heart Resources

  809 N 13th St, Albany, MO 64402

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding benefits, transportation, in-home care, nutrition, and legal support.Read more
  Call 660-240-9400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Holt County Emergency Management

  102 W Nodaway St, Oregon, MO 64473

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and recoveryGet local information about emergency preparedness, weather-related emergencies, and recovery help.
  Call 660-446-3318DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holtcountymo.gov

• Local office · County office

  Holt County Public Administrator

  Help here

  • Guardianship and conservatorshipThe office manages care and finances for people appointed to its oversight by the Probate Court.
  Call 660-491-4444Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holtcountymo.gov

• 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 Holt 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