Caruthersville

Local offices in Caruthersville

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

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Caruthersville Resource Center

  911 Highway 84, Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsVisit or contact the office for help applying for SNAP, cash, or health care benefits.Apply online
  • Child care assistanceAsk the office about help paying for child care.Apply online
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Caruthersville

  200 West 12th Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about applying for public housing.
  Call 573-333-4461DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on webgen1files1.revize.com

• Utilities · City office

  City Water and Wastewater Department

  200 West Third Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billingContact the department to ask about city water or sewer service and bills.
  Call 573-333-0147DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Diane Sayre Recreation Center

  1500 Truman Boulevard, Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Recreation and fitnessVisit the center for swimming, exercise, sports, and recreation programs.
  Call 573-333-0031DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Caruthersville City Hall

  200 West Third Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact the city clerk for help with city services and public records.
  Call 573-333-2142DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Caruthersville License Office

  610 Ward Avenue, Suite D, Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationVisit the office for driver license or state identification transactions.Read more
  • Vehicle titles and registrationVisit the office for vehicle title and registration transactions.Read more
  Call 573-333-4822DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Caruthersville Public Library

  707 West 13th Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, or attend programs.
  Call 573-333-2480DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Caruthersville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Caruthersville

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

Job help near Caruthersville

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 Caruthersville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - Kennett

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  1100 South By-Pass, Suite 2, Kennett, MO 63857-3738

  Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Fri

  Call 573-888-4518DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  New Madrid County Family Resource Center

  Also helps young people

  29 miles away

  420 Virginia Avenue, New Madrid, MO 63869

  Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 573-748-2778DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Susanna Wesley Family Learning Center

  Also helps young people

  54 miles away

  601 W. Marshall St., PO Box 187, Charleston, MO 63834

  Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 573-233-8391DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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 Pemiscot County

Caruthersville is in Pemiscot County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Pemiscot County Health Center

  810 East Reed Street, Hayti, MO 63851

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, and support for chronic disease and women's and children's health.
  • WICApply for nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 573-359-1656DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Pemiscot County Circuit Court Clerk

  610 Ward Ave., Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesGet help with court matters, including civil, family, juvenile, and abuse cases.
  Call 573-333-0182DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Matters

  69 Doctors Park, Suite B, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

  Help here

  • Information and help for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
  • TransportationThe agency can help older adults find transportation in the area.
  Call 573-335-3331DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com

• Veterans · State office

  Missouri Veterans Service Office, Poplar Bluff

  1903 Northwood Dr., Suite 6, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits; this office serves Pemiscot County.
  Call 573-778-9689DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Pemiscot County Emergency Services

  800 Ward Ave., Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Emergency services and preparednessGet information about county emergency response, disaster operations, and addressing needs.
  Call 573-333-4101DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Missouri Driver Examination Station, Caruthersville

  1500 S Truman Blvd., Caruthersville, MO 63830

  Help here

  • Driver examinationsTake driver examinations at the Caruthersville site when it is available.
  Call 573-217-0102DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mshp.dps.missouri.gov

Everything in Pemiscot 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