St. James
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Local offices in St. James
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
St. James Municipal Utilities
100 S. Jefferson Street, St. James, MO 65559
Help here
- Utility service and billsGet help starting utility service, paying a bill, or asking about electric, water, sewer, gas, and sanitation service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stjamesmo.org
Local office · City office
St. James Municipal Center
100 S. Jefferson Street, St. James, MO 65559
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call the city for help with city services, records, and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stjamesmo.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
St. James Senior Center
110 W. James Boulevard, St. James, MO 65559
Help here
- Senior programs and servicesContact the center for programs and services that support older adults in the St. James community.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stjcsc.org
Library · Regional office
James Memorial Public Library
300 W. Scioto Street, St. James, MO 65559
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its catalog and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jmpl.net
City of St. James, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve St. James
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 Services of Southern 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 Ozarks Community Action, Inc. (MOCA)
PO Box 69, Richland, MO 65556-0069
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Phelps County
St. James is in Phelps County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phelpscountycourt.com
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
- Missouri 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988