Smithton

Local offices in Smithton

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Missouri

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health, and work.
  Call 800-427-4626Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Smithton City Hall

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services.
  Call 660-343-5444Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Smithton

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

Job help near Smithton

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 Smithton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Sedalia Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  7.6 miles away

  515 S. Kentucky, Sedalia, MO 65301

  Hours: 8am - 5:00pm, Mon. - Thur.; 9am - 4:00pm, Fri

  Call 660-530-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - Columbia

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  40 miles away

  101 Park De Ville Dr., Suite E, Columbia, MO 65203

  Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Thursday / 9:00 AM- 4 PM, Friday

  Call 573-441-6361DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  Capital City Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  50 miles away

  301 W High Street, Suite 350C, Jefferson City, MO 65109

  Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday

  Call 573-526-8115DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 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 Pettis County

Smithton is in Pettis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 660-827-1130DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 660-826-5000DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 800-748-7826Website

  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.
  Call 660-530-5544DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 660-827-4800DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 800-427-4626Website

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

Everything 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