Old Appleton

Local offices in Old Appleton

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Old Appleton

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village government about local matters and public meetings.
  Call 573-517-1324Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on semorpc.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Old Appleton

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

Offices for all of Cape Girardeau County

Old Appleton is in Cape Girardeau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center

  1121 Linden Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible women, infants, and children.
  • ImmunizationsThe health center offers immunizations for children and adults.
  • Vital recordsYou can request birth and death certificates at the health center.
  Call 573-335-7846DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Cape Girardeau Resource Center, Family Support Division

  3102 Blattner Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceResidents can get help with applications for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Missouri

  Help here

  • Local service referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 800-427-4626Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211missouri.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Matters

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

  Help here

  • Information and help for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
  • TransportationThe agency can help older adults find transportation in the area.
  Call 573-335-3331DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Cape Girardeau County Office of Emergency Management

  3555 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessThe office shares emergency alerts and helps residents prepare for disasters.
  Call 573-204-0911DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Cape Girardeau Job Center

  612 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help searching for work, planning a career, and finding training.Read more
  Call 573-519-0500DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cape Girardeau 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