Pettis County
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Local offices in Pettis County
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Public health · County office
Pettis County Health Center
911 East 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health center for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pettiscountyhealthcenter.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Pettis County Circuit Clerk
415 S Ohio Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301
Help here
- Court case informationGet information about civil, family, criminal, traffic, probate, and juvenile cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pettiscomo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Care Connection for Aging Services
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can get help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goaging.org
Veterans · State office
Missouri Veterans Commission Veterans Service Office, Sedalia
515 South Kentucky St., Sedalia, MO 65301
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvc.dps.mo.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sedalia-Pettis County Emergency Management Agency
1511 N Ohio Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301
Help here
- Storm shelters and emergency informationFind storm shelter locations and emergency information for Pettis County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pettiscomo.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Pettis County 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local services any time of day or night.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spcuw.org
Jobs and training · State office
Sedalia Job Center
515 S. Kentucky, Sedalia, MO 65301
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, training, and unemployment services at the Sedalia Job Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
Sedalia License Office
3135 W Broadway Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingVisit for driver license and motor vehicle transactions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Boonslick Regional Library
219 West 3rd Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
Help here
- Public library servicesUse library materials, reference help, programs, and outreach services in Pettis County outside Sedalia.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonslickregionallibrary.com
Library · City office
Sedalia Public Library
311 West 3rd Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
Help here
- Public library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, and attend library programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sedalialibrary.com
Pettis County Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pettis County
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
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
2101 Vandiver Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MO 65202
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 Aid of Western 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
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA)
1415 S Odell Ave, Marshall, MO 65340-3144
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Pettis 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Pettis County 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-427-4626 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988