Sweet Springs

Local offices in Sweet Springs

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

• Utilities · City office

  Sweet Springs Water Department

  324 S Miller St, Sweet Springs, MO 65351

  Help here

  • Water utility serviceContact the Water Department about city water service and utility bills.
  Call 660-335-4221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Sweet Springs

  324 S Miller St, Sweet Springs, MO 65351

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call the city for help with city services, permits, ordinances, and questions.
  Call 660-335-4564DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Sweet Springs Public Library

  217 Turner Street, Sweet Springs, MO 65351

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use local learning and technology resources.
  Call 660-335-4314DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sweetsprings.lib.mo.us

• 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

City of Sweet Springs website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sweet Springs

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

Job help near Sweet Springs

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 Sweet Springs. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Sedalia Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 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 Career Center - Independence

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  53 miles away

  15301 East 23rd Street, Independence, MO 64055

  Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri; 9am - 5pm Wed

  Call 816-521-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - Columbia

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 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

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 Saline County

Sweet Springs is in Saline County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Marshall Resource Center

  1239 Santa Fe Trail, Marshall, MO 65340

  Help here

  • Public assistance and child supportApply for or get help with food, cash, health care, child care, energy, and child support services.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Marshall Housing Authority

  275 S. Redman Avenue, Marshall, MO 65340

  Help here

  • Public housing applicationsApply for public housing and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 660-886-9664DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on marshallha-mo.org

• Public health · County office

  Saline County Health Department

  1825 S. Atchison Avenue, Marshall, MO 65340

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services, information, and referrals.
  • WICEligible pregnant women, new parents, infants, and children under five can apply for food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 660-886-3434DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Saline County Circuit Clerk

  Saline County Courthouse, 19 E. Arrow Street, Room 205, Marshall, MO 65340

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-represented litigant informationFind approved court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.Apply online
  Call 660-886-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountymo.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Care Connection for Aging Services

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help with meals, transportation, in-home support, legal assistance, and caregiver services.
  Call 660-747-3107Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Saline County Emergency Management Agency

  153 S. Odell Avenue, Marshall, MO 65340

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency alerts and county plans for disasters and other threats.
  Call 660-815-7864DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountymo.gov

Everything in Saline 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