Mexico

Local offices in Mexico

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

• State office · State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Audrain County Resource Center

  4690 S. Clark St., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with applications and questions about state benefit programs.Apply online
  Call 573-581-8001DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Mexico

  828 Garfield Ave., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, eligibility, and how to apply.Apply online
  Call 573-581-2294DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mexicoha.com

• Utilities · City office

  City of Mexico Utility Billing

  300 N. Coal St., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Sewer and refuse billsPay or ask questions about city sewer and refuse bills and payment options.Apply online
  • Trash service signupCall the city to sign up for residential trash service.
  Call 573-581-2100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mexicomissouri.net

• Local office · City office

  Mexico City Hall

  300 N. Coal St., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and information about city services.
  Call 573-581-2100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mexicomissouri.net

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Mexico Senior Center

  606 E. Park St., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Meals and senior activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, activities, and social programs.
  Call 573-581-7743DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on agingbest.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Missouri Job Center, Mexico Access Point

  409 Fairground St., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Job and workforce helpGet help with job and workforce services by appointment.
  Call 573-540-1807DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov

• State office · State office

  Mexico License Office

  201 N. Abat St., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle licensingVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle licensing services.
  Call 573-581-2665DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Mexico-Audrain County Library District

  305 W. Jackson St., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, information resources, and public library services.
  Call 573-581-4939DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mexico-audrain.lib.mo.us

City of Mexico, Missouri website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mexico

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

Offices for all of Audrain County

Mexico is in Audrain County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Regional office

  Audrain County Family Resource Center

  117 W. Promenade St., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Family resource supportContact the center to ask about local family resource services.
  Call 573-582-7864DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Public health · County office

  Audrain County Health Department

  1130 S. Elmwood Dr., Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local health services, health education, immunizations, and other support.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 573-581-1332DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myachd.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Best

  201 W. Broadway, Suite 1E, Columbia, MO 65203

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services for older adults and family caregivers in Audrain County.
  Call 573-443-5823DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingbest.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Audrain County Emergency Management

  101 N. Jefferson Street, Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about county emergency planning and response.
  Call 573-473-5892DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on audraincounty.org

• State office · State office

  Mexico License Office

  201 N. Abat, Mexico, MO 65265

  Help here

  • Driver license and vehicle transactionsVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle transactions.
  Call 573-581-2665DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Mexico-Audrain County Library District

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library resources, including books and digital materials.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mexico-audrain.lib.mo.us

Everything in Audrain 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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