Resources
A practical starting point for support around St. Francois, Iron, and Madison Counties: urgent help, food, benefits, housing, health, safety, and technology navigation.
Help by need
Start with a guide, then use the directory.
These paths turn the resource list into a simpler first step for common situations.
Immediate danger, 988, safety, and crisis follow-up.
FoodFood and WICPantries, WIC, food programs, and what to ask before driving.
BenefitsBenefitsSNAP, Medicaid, paperwork, portals, and benefit next steps.
Housing and utilitiesHousing and utilitiesRent, shelter, utility bills, notices, deadlines, and referrals.
HealthHealthClinics, eligibility, appointment rules, and local health starts.
Mental healthMental health988, intake questions, local support, and safer contact steps.
SafetySafetyEmergency, domestic violence, privacy, and safety planning starts.
TechnologyTechnology and formsDevices, uploads, accounts, email, documents, and online forms.
Resource finder
Find a local starting point.
Search the service-area directory, then narrow it by need and county. Call first when hours or eligibility matter.
Directory refreshed July 6, 2026 1:49 pm.Phone numbers, source links, counties, and next-step notes.
Pantries, WIC offices, and first-call food support.
Crisis, mental health, safety, and immediate-help paths.
A route to T.E.C.H. when a device, account, or form is the barrier.
Before you dial
A short call script helps.
Use the listing as a starting point, then confirm the details before driving, printing documents, or waiting on hold.
- County
“I am in ___ County. Do you serve my area?”
- Status
“Are appointments, funds, beds, or applications open today?”
- Bring
“What ID, notice, bill, proof, or referral should I bring?”
- Name
“Who did I speak with, and what should I write down?”
Quick paths
Pick the closest need.
These buttons set the filters for common situations. You can still adjust the county or search box afterward.
Need
County
Iron County DSS office
County contact for child welfare and Family Support Division routing.
Madison County DSS office
County contact for child welfare and Family Support Division routing.
Missouri DSS Family Support Division
Start here for SNAP, Medicaid, temporary assistance, child support, child care assistance, and other Missouri benefit programs.
Missouri WIC
Nutrition support for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five.
St. Francois County DSS office
County contact for child welfare and Family Support Division routing.
Arcadia Valley Food Pantry
Food pantry listed for the Ironton and Arcadia Valley area.
Bismarck Church of God food pantry
Food pantry listed for the Bismarck area.
Cornerstone Cafe at Centenary UMC
Free community meal listed for Bonne Terre.
Elvins Food Pantry
Food pantry serving people in the Park Hills area.
EMAA food voucher referral
A starting call for St. Francois County food voucher referrals before choosing a pantry.
Faith Family Worship food pantry
Food pantry and senior USDA distribution listed for Fredericktown.
Farmington Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry
Food pantry serving the Farmington area.
Farmington St. Vincent de Paul
Food and basic-needs support listed for Farmington.
House of Praise Food Pantry
Food pantry listed for the Desloge area.
Immaculate Conception Food Pantry
Food pantry listed for Park Hills.
Madison County Food Pantry
USDA food distribution listed for Fredericktown.
MUM's at Memorial UMC
Free community meal listed for Farmington.
Parkland Hope Center
Discounted food and household items listed for Park Hills.
South Iron Food Pantry
Food pantry and food distribution location serving the Des Arc area.
St. Francois County community resource guide
A local guide with food pantries, health services, county offices, childcare, housing, employment, education, and charitable organizations.
St. Joe Catholic Church food pantry
Food pantry listed for Bonne Terre.
Iron County Health Department WIC
Local WIC contact for Iron County; call to verify current hours before going.
Madison County Health Department WIC
Local WIC appointments and public health services in Fredericktown.
Missouri Highlands Health Care - Pilot Knob
Community health care location serving the Arcadia Valley and Iron County area.
St. Francois County Health Center
Public health services, health education, environmental health, immunization information, and local health referrals.
St. Francois County WIC
Local WIC appointments and nutrition support through the county health center.
East Missouri Action Agency
Community action agency for utility assistance, weatherization, housing programs, wellness programs, and limited rental assistance when funds are available.
EMAA housing choice vouchers
St. Francois County Public Housing Agency administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers across several southeast Missouri counties.
BJC Behavioral Health - Farmington
Community behavioral health services for St. Francois and Iron County residents, including crisis, outpatient therapy, children's services, and psychiatric services.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health - Farmington
Behavioral health and substance-use services; discounts may be available based on family size and income.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health - Pilot Knob
Behavioral health and substance-use services serving the Pilot Knob and Iron County area.
SEMO Family Violence Council / A Friend's Place
Shelter, advocacy, counseling, support groups, transportation, outreach, and education for people fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or teen dating violence.
SEMO-NASV sexual violence support
Advocacy, counseling, forensic care, prevention education, and crisis support for child and adult survivors of sexual violence in southeast Missouri.
OpenACAI resource navigation
Local help sorting paperwork, finding the right resource path, preparing questions before a call, and keeping next steps organized.
T.E.C.H. device and digital forms help
Help with online forms, email accounts, basic device setup, AI tools, document preparation, and small business technology planning.
211 local resource search
Search by ZIP code for food, housing, utility help, health services, transportation, legal help, and other local support.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for emotional crisis, suicide prevention, mental health crisis, or substance-use crisis support in the United States.
Immediate danger or medical emergency
Call 911 for police, fire, ambulance, violence in progress, or any immediate threat to safety.
No matching resource is listed yet. Try another county, search term, or contact OpenACAI for help narrowing the next step.
Call 911 for immediate danger. Call or text 988 for emotional crisis support in the United States.
Before going in person
Hours, funding, service areas, and eligibility can change quickly. When possible, call first and write down the person you spoke with, the time, and what they said to bring.
When the right category is unclear
Start with 211 or OpenACAI resource navigation. A short call can save someone from being sent to the wrong office or missing a document they need.
What OpenACAI can help organize
OpenACAI can help people sort next steps, prepare for online forms, gather questions, and connect technology barriers with practical support.
- Online benefit forms and accounts
- Resource calls and next-step notes
- Device, document, and email help
Missing or outdated listing?
Send OpenACAI the organization name, phone number, address, service area, and source link so the directory can be corrected during the next refresh.