Lake Waukomis

Local offices in Lake Waukomis

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

• Local office · City office

  Lake Waukomis City Office

  1147 NW South Shore Drive, Lake Waukomis, MO 64151

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact the city office for water service, water bills, and other city services.Read more
  Call 816-741-2079DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · Regional office

  Lake Waukomis Community Building

  Help here

  • Community building reservationsResidents can contact the Lake Waukomis Association to reserve the community building.
  Website

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

City of Lake Waukomis website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lake Waukomis

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

Offices for all of Platte County

Lake Waukomis is in Platte County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Platte County

  233 Marshall Road, Platte City, MO 64079

  Help here

  • Public benefitsGet information and apply for food assistance, health coverage, cash benefits, and other family support programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 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

  Platte County Health Department

  7925 NW 110th Street, Kansas City, MO 64153

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet vaccinations, health clinics, disease information, and other public health services.
  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food, nutrition help, and health referrals.Apply online
  Call 816-858-2412DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Platte County Circuit Court

  328 Main Street, Platte City, MO 64079

  Help here

  • Self-representation informationFind court information and resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.
  Call 816-858-2232DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mid-America Regional Council Aging and Adult Services

  600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105

  Help here

  • Aging and adult services referralsOlder adults can get help finding meals, transportation, and other community services.
  Call 816-421-4980DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Platte County Emergency Management

  415 Third Street, Suite 10, Platte City, MO 64079

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for emergencies and find county emergency management contacts.
  Call 816-858-2424DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.platte.mo.us

Everything in Platte 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