Mount Vernon
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Local offices in Mount Vernon
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Mount Vernon Senior Center
425 N Main, Mount Vernon, MO 65712
Help here
- Senior mealsOlder adults can come for group meals or ask about meals delivered to their homes.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Missouri 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org
Local office · City office
Mount Vernon City Hall
109 N Hickory St, Mount Vernon, MO 65712
Help here
- City services and utility billsVisit City Hall to pay electric, water, sewer, and trash bills, start service, or ask general city questions.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mtvernon-cityhall.org
State office · State office
Mount Vernon License Office
1 Courthouse Square, Floor 2, Mount Vernon, MO 65712
Help here
- Driver license and vehicle transactionsVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle title or registration transactions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Mt. Vernon Library
206 W Water Street, Mount Vernon, MO 65712
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, get help using computers, or arrange home delivery if you cannot leave home.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on blrlibrary.com
City of Mount Vernon, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mount Vernon
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 Lawrence County
Mount Vernon is in Lawrence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for referrals to local housing, food, utility, and other community help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Public health · County office
Lawrence County Health Department
1549 Missouri Drive, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, lab services, and health information.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Apply online
- WIC clinic in AuroraVisit the department’s Aurora WIC clinic for WIC services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecohealth.com
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
1735 S Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver assistanceGet information and help with senior services, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
Emergency help · County office
Lawrence County Office of Emergency Management
1 Courthouse Square, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local emergency alerts, preparedness information, and help with 911 address requests.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountymo.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
215 S Barnes Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
Help here
- Community action servicesContact OACAC to find out about services and assistance available to Dallas County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac
State office · State office
Mount Vernon License Office
1 Courthouse Square, Floor 2, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle licensingApply for or renew a Missouri driver license, state ID, or motor vehicle registration.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.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.
- 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
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