Paris

Local offices in Paris

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

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Monroe County

  315 N. Washington St., Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and case helpVisit the office for help with applications or cases for programs such as SNAP, TANF, and MO HealthNet.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 660-327-4185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Local office · City office

  Paris City Hall / City Office

  25804 Business Hwy. 24, Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • City services and questionsVisit or call the city office with questions about city services or the Paris area.
  • Utility billingAsk the city office questions about utility bills or pay a utility bill online.Apply online
  Call 660-327-4334DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on parismo.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Paris Senior Citizen Community Center

  112 E. Marion St., Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • Senior meals and center servicesOlder adults can contact the center about meals and other senior services.
  Call 660-327-5824DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mo211.myresourcedirectory.com

• State office

  Paris License Office

  211 N. Main St., Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and vehicle platesVisit the office for state driver license and vehicle plate services.
  Call 660-327-4382DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on parislicenseoffice.com

• Library · Regional office

  Paris Branch, Little Dixie Regional Libraries

  111 N. Main, Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and ask about borrowing materials.
  Call 660-263-4426DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on little-dixie.lib.mo.us

City of Paris, Missouri website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Paris

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

Offices for all of Monroe County

Paris is in Monroe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Paris Resource Center, Missouri Family Support Division

  315 N. Washington Street, Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsVisit or contact the resource center for help with Missouri benefits and your case.Apply online
  • Child supportGet information and assistance with child support services.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community resources.
  Call 800-427-4626Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mo211.myresourcedirectory.com

• Public health · County office

  Monroe County Health Department

  310 North Market Street, Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, screenings, vital records, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICPregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and food benefits if eligible.Read more
  Call 660-327-4653DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Monroe County Circuit Clerk

  300 N. Main Street, Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • Court information and filingsContact the clerk for court filing and case process information.
  Call 877-433-3061DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecountymo.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

  2815 N Baltimore Street, Kirksville, MO 63501

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers in Lewis County can ask for service referrals, nutrition, transportation, and in-home support.Read more
  Call 660-665-4682DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Monroe County Emergency Management

  300 N. Main Street, Paris, MO 65275

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county emergency coordinator about preparedness and local emergency response.
  Call 660-327-5106DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Monroe 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