Scott City

Local offices in Scott City

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

• Utilities · City office

  Scott City Utility Services

  215 Chester Avenue, Scott City, MO 63780

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash billsPay your water, sewer, and trash bills or ask the city about your account.Apply online
  Call 573-264-2157DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Scott City Hall

  215 Chester Avenue, Scott City, MO 63780

  Help here

  • City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city business, records, and local services.
  Call 573-264-2157DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Scott City Nutrition Center

  132 West Hickory, Scott City, MO 63780

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for lunch, activities, and information about local support.
  • Home delivered mealsThe center delivers meals to eligible people in Scott City and Kelso.
  Call 573-264-3402DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com

• Library · Regional office

  Riverside Regional Library, Scott City Branch

  1408 Main Street, Scott City, MO 63780

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital services, and join library programs.
  Call 573-264-2413DirectionsWebsite

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

Scott City, Missouri website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Scott City

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

Job help near Scott City

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 Scott City. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Missouri Job Center - Cape Girardeau

  Also helps young people

  5.7 miles away

  612 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm

  Call 573-381-2464DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 25, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Susanna Wesley Family Learning Center

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  601 W. Marshall St., PO Box 187, Charleston, MO 63834

  Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 573-233-8391DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  New Madrid County Family Resource Center

  Also helps young people

  44 miles away

  420 Virginia Avenue, New Madrid, MO 63869

  Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 573-748-2778DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 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 Scott County

Scott City is in Scott County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Scott County

  106 Arthur Street, Sikeston, MO 63801

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits and Temporary Assistance through the state office.Apply onlineRead more
  • Health coverageApply for Missouri Medicaid health coverage through the state office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Scott County Health Department

  102 Grove Estates Court, Sikeston, MO 63801

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and services from the county health department.
  • WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 573-471-4044DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Matters, Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

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

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportContact the regional agency for information about aging services, transportation, nutrition, and caregiver support.
  Call 573-335-3331DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Scott County Emergency Management Agency

  131 S. Winchester Street, Benton, MO 63736

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet disaster preparedness information, training, and local emergency updates.
  Call 573-545-3549DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Sikeston Job Center

  400 Allen Boulevard, Sikeston, MO 63801

  Help here

  • Job search and employment helpGet help finding jobs, training, and other employment services.
  Call 573-475-9652DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Sikeston License Office

  1213 S. Main Street, Sikeston, MO 63801

  Help here

  • Driver and motor vehicle licensingApply for or renew a driver license or state ID, and handle vehicle titles and registration.
  Call 573-471-3160DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Scott 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