Rensselaer

Local offices in Rensselaer

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Ralls County Electric Cooperative

  17594 Highway 19, New London, MO 63459

  Help here

  • Electric service and billingContact the cooperative to manage your electric service and pay your bill.
  Call 573-985-8711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Rensselaer Village Contact

  Help here

  • Village informationContact the village representative for information about Rensselaer and local government.
  Call 573-248-6525Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Find local helpCall 211 or search online to find local services and support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rensselaer

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

Job help near Rensselaer

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Rensselaer. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - Hannibal

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.9 miles away

  203 North Sixth Street, Hannibal, MO 63401-3412

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm; Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  Call 573-248-2520DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Gamm, Inc.

  Also helps young people

  37 miles away

  103 S 3rd St, PO Box 49, Labelle, MO 63447

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

  Call 660-213-3221DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

  41 miles away

  342 Vo Tech Road, Eolia, MO 63344

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  Call 573-485-2900Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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.

Offices for all of Ralls County

Rensselaer is in Ralls County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Hannibal Resource Center

  805 Clinic Road, Hannibal, MO 63401

  Help here

  • Family Support Division benefitsResidents can get in-person help with Missouri benefits and questions about their case.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Ralls County Health Department

  16369 Business 61, New London, MO 63459

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services and health education to county residents.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support, education, referrals, and food benefits to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 573-985-7121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults and caregivers in Ralls County with local aging services.
  Call 800-235-5503Website

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

• State office

  New London License Office

  311 S. Main St., New London, MO 63459

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle licensingResidents can handle driver license and motor vehicle transactions at this license office.Read more
  Call 573-985-6440DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Ralls 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