Monett
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Local offices in Monett
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utilities/Collections Office
217 5th Street, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- City utility billsPay city utility bills or ask the office about your account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monettmo.gov
Local office · City office
Monett City Hall
217 5th Street, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- City government and public recordsContact City Hall for city information and public records.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monettmo.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Monett Senior Center
405 North Dairy, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, activities, benefits help, and other local support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Jobs and training · State office
Monett Limited Job Center
801 N. Lincoln Avenue, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet in-person help with job search and employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
Monett License Office
775 Chapel Drive, Suite D, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle licensingVisit the office for driver license and motor vehicle license services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, Monett Branch
2200 Park Street, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on blrlibrary.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Monett Community Building
601 County Road, Monett, MO 65708
Help here
- Community building rentalResidents can contact the City Collector to reserve the building for a gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monettmo.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monett
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
Ozarks Food Harvest
2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
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
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
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
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
215 S Barnes Ave, Springfield, MO 65802-2204
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Barry County
Monett is in Barry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Cassville Resource Center
208 East 8th Street, Cassville, MO 65625
Help here
- Family Support Division servicesVisit the resource center for help with state benefit programs and case questions.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation Barry County Neighborhood Center
700 E. Highway 248, Cassville, MO 65625
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about local services and applications for help with basic needs.
- Housing assistanceApply for rental help through OACAC's housing assistance program.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac
Public health · County office
Barry County Health Department
90 Barry County Drive, Cassville, MO 65625
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, lab work, birth and death records, and other public health services.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barrycountyhealth.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Barry County Circuit Court
700 Main Street, Cassville, MO 65625
Help here
- Circuit court servicesContact the Circuit Clerk for help with court filings and court information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barrycountycourt.com
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
1735 S. Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Emergency help · County office
Barry County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseGet information about county emergency planning and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barrycountymo.gov
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
- United Way 2-1-1 Missouri/Southwest Illinois
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