Joplin

Local offices in Joplin

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

• Human services · Regional office

  United Way 211 Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the City of Joplin

  1834 W 24th St, Joplin, MO 64804

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority for information about public housing and rental assistance programs.
  Call 417-624-4514DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Joplin Finance Department

  602 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801

  Help here

  • Wastewater and trash utility billingGet help with your City of Joplin wastewater and trash bill, payment methods, and auto-pay.Apply online
  Call 417-627-2955DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Joplin City Hall

  602 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpCall or visit City Hall for help finding the right city service.
  Call 417-625-4789DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Joplin Job Center

  730 S. Wall Ave, Joplin, MO 64801

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help searching for jobs, finding training, and planning a career.Read more
  Call 417-629-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Joplin License Office

  1702 Richard Joseph Blvd, Suite 116, Joplin, MO 64804

  Help here

  • Driver license and motor vehicle servicesVisit the license office to apply for or renew a driver license or state ID and handle motor vehicle paperwork.
  Call 417-580-9991DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Joplin Driver Examination Station

  1110 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801

  Help here

  • Driver testingTake the required written or driving test for a Missouri driver license.
  Call 417-629-3230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Joplin Public Library

  1901 E 20th St, Joplin, MO 64804

  Help here

  • Library cards, books, learning, and community programsGet a library card, borrow books and other items, and use library programs and learning resources.
  Call 417-623-7953DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Joplin Parks and Recreation

  3301 W 1st St, Joplin, MO 64801

  Help here

  • Parks, recreation programs, and facility reservationsFind recreation programs, register for activities, and ask about reserving park shelters.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 417-625-4750DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Joplin website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Joplin

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

Offices for all of Jasper County

Joplin is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Jasper County

  601 Commercial St., Joplin, MO 64802

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Jasper County Health Department

  105 Lincoln St., Carthage, MO 64836

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, pregnancy tests, lead screenings, disease follow-up, health education, and vital records.Read more
  • Environmental healthAsk about food safety, wastewater, wells, lead, and environmental health complaints.Read more
  Call 417-358-3111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Jasper County Circuit Court

  302 S. Main St., Room 304, Carthage, MO 64836

  Help here

  • Circuit court clerk servicesContact the circuit court clerk about court records, filings, and court procedures.
  Call 417-358-0441DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging

  1735 S. Fort Ave., Springfield, MO 65807

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals for meals, transportation, in-home help, and other services.
  Call 417-862-0762DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jasper County Emergency Services

  13870 Dispatch Ln., Carthage, MO 64836

  Help here

  • Emergency communicationsContact the county's 911 dispatch service for emergency communications information.
  Call 417-358-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jasper 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