Cole County
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Local offices in Cole County
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Public health · County office
Cole County WIC
3400 W Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
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- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible women, infants, and children with nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colecounty.org
Child support · County office
Jefferson City Regional Child Support Unit
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- Child support establishment and enforcementThe unit handles paternity and support cases referred by Missouri's Family Support Division.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colecounty.org
State office
Jefferson City Family Support Division Resource Center
3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
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- Public benefitsResidents can get help with applications and questions about Missouri public benefit programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Public health · County office
Cole County Health Department
3400 W Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
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- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services and information for Cole County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colecounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Best
1121 Business Loop 70 East, Suite 2A, Columbia, MO 65201
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- Older adult and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with care coordination, meals, transportation, and benefits help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingbest.org
Emergency help · County office
Cole County Emergency Management Agency
1736 Southridge Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
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- Disaster preparednessThe agency helps protect residents and property during major natural and other disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colecounty.org
Jobs and training · State office
Jefferson City/Capital City Job Center
301 West High Street, Room 350 C, Jefferson City, MO 65101
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- Job search and workforce helpThe job center helps people look for work and access workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
Jefferson City Contract License Office
2015 Schotthill Woods Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingResidents can visit this contract office for driver license and vehicle licensing transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Missouri River Regional Library
214 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Help here
- Library servicesResidents of Cole County can get a library card and use library materials and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mrrl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cole County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
2101 Vandiver Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MO 65202
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Mid-Missouri Legal Services Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA)
807B N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203-4359
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Cole 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
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