Phelps County

Local offices in Phelps County

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

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Rolla Resource Center

  1111 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and supportResidents can get help with state benefit programs through the Family Support Division.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportThe state provides child support services to families through its local office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 866-313-9960DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Phelps County Public Housing Agency

  4 Industrial Drive, St. James, MO 65559

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersThe agency accepts applications for vouchers that help eligible households rent private housing.Apply online
  Call 573-265-4200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Phelps/Maries County Health Department

  200 North Main, Suite G51, Rolla, MO 65401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for public health services for Maries County residents.
  Call 573-458-6010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Missouri 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or visit 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Website

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

• Community action · County office

  Phelps County Community Service (C.O.S.P.)

  200 N. Main Street, Suite 313, Rolla, MO 65401

  Help here

  • Court-referred community serviceThe office helps people complete court-ordered community service assignments.
  Call 573-458-6069DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Phelps County Circuit Clerk

  200 North Main Street, Rolla, MO 65401

  Help here

  • Court case and filing helpThe clerk's office provides information about court cases, filings, tickets, and jury service.
  Call 573-458-6210DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Best, Phelps County Care Coordinator

  160 West James Boulevard, Apartment 3, St. James, MO 65559

  Help here

  • Care coordination for older adultsThe coordinator helps older adults and caregivers find services and make a care plan.Read more
  • Medicare and Missouri Rx helpStaff help older adults understand and apply for Medicare Part D and Missouri Rx benefits.Read more
  Call 573-265-0616DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmaaa.net

• Older adults · County office

  Phelps County Senior Companions

  200 N. Main Street, Suite 308, Rolla, MO 65401

  Help here

  • Senior companion supportThe program connects older adults with trained volunteers for companionship and support.
  Call 573-458-6180DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Rolla Job Center

  1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment supportGet help finding work, training for a job, or handling unemployment needs.
  Call 573-368-2354DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Rolla License Office

  1038 S. Bishop Avenue, Rolla, MO 65401

  Help here

  • Vehicle title and registrationResidents can handle vehicle title and registration transactions at this license office.Read more
  • Driver license servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver license at this license office.Read more
  Call 573-364-7848DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  The Public Library of Rolla

  900 N. Pine Street, Rolla, MO 65401

  Help here

  • Library materials and researchResidents can borrow books and use online databases for research, schoolwork, and legal forms.
  Call 573-364-2604DirectionsWebsite

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

Phelps County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Phelps County

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

Job help near Phelps County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - Rolla

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.4 miles away

  1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401

  Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Thursday, Friday 9am to 4pm

  Call 573-368-2354DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Phelps County

• Doolittle
• Edgar Springs
• Newburg
• Rolla
• St. James

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