Madison County

Local offices in Madison County

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

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Fredericktown Resource Center

  413 Burris Street, Fredericktown, MO 63645

  Help here

  • Apply for benefitsVisit or contact the office for help applying for food, health, and other support benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  East Missouri Action Agency, Madison County Outreach Office

  18 Court Square, Fredericktown, MO 63645

  Help here

  • Community action servicesAsk the agency about local help with housing, energy costs, and other household needs.
  Call 573-783-5226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastmoaction.wordpress.com

• Public health · County office

  Madison County Health Department

  105 Armory Street, Fredericktown, MO 63645

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, children's care, women's health services, and help with communicable diseases.
  • WICEligible families can get nutrition support, food benefits, and breastfeeding help through WIC.
  Call 573-783-2747DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Matters, Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

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

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information about in-home help, meals, transportation, and other local services.
  Call 800-392-8771DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Madison County Emergency Management

  3 Court Square, Fredericktown, MO 63645

  Help here

  • Disaster assistanceContact the county for information about help after a disaster.
  Call 573-783-0189DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountymo.us

• Library · Regional office

  Ozark Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesMadison County residents can use library materials, information, technology services, and programs through the regional library system.
  Website

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

• 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

Madison County, Missouri website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Madison County

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

Cities and towns in Madison County

• Cobalt
• Fredericktown
• Junction City
• Marquand

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