Southwest City

Local offices in Southwest City

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 Missouri/Southwest Illinois

  Help here

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

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

• Local office · City office

  Southwest City Hall

  302 S Main St, Southwest City, MO 64863

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpContact City Hall with questions about city services or to raise a local concern.
  • Water and trash serviceApply for water service, ask about trash pickup, or pay your monthly water and trash bill through City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 417-762-3767DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Anne Croxdale Memorial Library

  102 N Main St, Southwest City, MO 64863

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials at the Southwest City branch.
  Call 417-762-7323DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Southwest City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Southwest City

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

Offices for all of McDonald County

Southwest City is in McDonald County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, McDonald County

  929 North Business Highway 71, Anderson, MO 64831

  Help here

  • Public assistance and child supportAsk about applying for food, cash, health coverage, child care, energy, or child support services.Apply online
  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, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Website

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

• Public health · County office

  McDonald County Health Department

  3446 S. Business Hwy 71, Pineville, MO 64856

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local health services and programs.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 417-223-4351DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  McDonald County Circuit Clerk

  602 Main St, Pineville, MO 64856

  Help here

  • Court and child support casesThe Circuit Clerk processes court cases, including child support, divorce, probate, and small claims filings.
  Call 417-223-7512DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging Region X

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the agency for information and services that help older adults live independently.
  Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  McDonald County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and recovering after a disaster.
  Call 417-223-7575Website

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

Everything in McDonald 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