Neosho
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Local offices in Neosho
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Neosho Resource Center
427 B W Coler Drive, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Missouri Department of Social Services assistanceVisit or contact this state resource center for help with Missouri Department of Social Services programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Housing help · City office
Neosho Housing Authority
321 Hamilton Street, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Affordable public housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about its affordable rental housing and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neoshohousing.org
Utilities · City office
Neosho Water Department
203 E Main Street, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Final city water and wastewater billsContact the Water Department with questions about final city utility bills from before the October 2026 transition.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neoshomo.gov
Local office · City office
Neosho City Hall
203 E Main Street, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- City government information and recordsContact City Hall for help reaching city departments or asking about city records.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neoshomo.gov
Older adults · City office
Neosho Senior Center
1017 Carl Sweeney Parkway, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center for information about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neoshomo.gov
State office
Neosho License Office
112 W Spring Street, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Driver license and motor vehicle servicesVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Neosho-Newton County Library
201 W Spring Street, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, get a library card, or use its study spaces.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newtoncolib.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Neosho
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
Ozarks Food Harvest
2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
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 Aid of Western 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
Economic Security Corporation (ESC)
302 S Joplin Street, Joplin, MO 64802-0207
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Newton County
Neosho is in Newton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Newton County
201 N Washington, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help with applications for SNAP, cash assistance, and MO HealthNet coverage.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the state Family Support Division.Apply onlineRead more
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org
Public health · County office
Newton County Health Department
812 W Harmony, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the county health department.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC food and nutrition help for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtoncountyhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Region X Area Agency on Aging
531 E 15th St, Joplin, MO 64804
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportAsk about local services, meals, transportation, and support for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaregionx.org
Emergency help · County office
Newton County Emergency Management
202 W Brook St, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationContact the county office for information about emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtoncountymo.gov
State office
Neosho License Office
112 W Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingApply for or renew a driver license, state ID, or vehicle registration.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
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
- United Way 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