Brandsville

Local offices in Brandsville

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

• Local office · City office

  Brandsville City Hall

  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howellcountymo.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brandsville

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

Job help near Brandsville

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 Brandsville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - West Plains

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  10 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

  71 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

  72 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 Howell County

Brandsville is in Howell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing help · 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
  Call 417-256-6663DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 417-256-7078DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 417-256-3741DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 417-862-0762DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 417-256-3158DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  West Plains License Office

  308 Kentucky Ave., Suite 2, West Plains, MO 65775

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state identificationResidents can apply for or renew a Missouri driver license or identification card.Read more
  • Motor vehicle servicesResidents can handle motor vehicle title and registration services at the license office.Read more
  Call 417-256-0678DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Howell 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