Community Services & Resources

At Empowering Change Outreach and Services we want you to have the best resources available to help you get the help that you need toward your path to self reliance. If you are in need of Emergency Assistance please check the information below to see if any of these services could help you.

Quick Links

WIC -(Women in Crisis)
SNAP -(Formally known as Food Stamps)
Missouri Health Net (Medicaid)
Section 8 Housing Assistance (You will have to apply in person, this link will help locate your local office)
Help with Utility Bills - Missouri
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Substance Use Treatment Locator
Behavioral Health Treatment Locator
Runaway and Domestic Abuse Shelters Locator
Financial Assistance Heating/Cooling IHEAP

Government Available Benefits at Benefits.Gov

Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, their mission is to increase citizen access to benefit information, while reducing the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government.

Health and Human Services

HHS administers more than 100 programs across its operating divisions. HHS programs protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. They provide information and applications for Health Care Services, SNAP (Food Stamps) TANIF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) for more information and to apply for any of their services please visit their website by clicking HERE

In order to apply for WIC (Women in Crisis) you must contact you local WIC office by clicking HERE to find your nearest location. This form can not be done online.

Apply for SNAP (Formally known as Food Stamps) Online by Clicking HERE

To apply for the Missouri Health Net (Medicaid) Coverage you may download the application by clicking HERE

HUD Services (Housing and Urban Development)

HUD provides housing support and uplifts communities. They provide resources for rental assistance, purchasing a home and virtually anything related to Housing and Urban Development. Be sure to check them out by visiting their official website at HUD.gov

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Addiction Resources

Find treatment facilities and programs in the United States or U.S. Territories for mental and substance use disorders. For more information Click HERE

Transitional Housing Services/ Shelters

One of the most extensive networks available to find additional resources and help is by visiting United Ways 2-1-1 which you can search for Shelters/Transitional Housing or you can search for additional resources or services. Food, Shelter, Clothing, cooling sites, etc. This extensive site will give you information on resources available in your area.

Our veterans may suffer serious health problems as a result of their service, including addiction, depression and physical health. In knowing so, Simmons Hanly Conroy has created a dedicated resource page to provide information on resources that help support our heroes. These resources include the Veterans Affairs (VA) to help find medical care or counseling, mental health organizations such as the Veterans Crisis Line and non-profit veteran support organizations such as the Wounded Warriors Project, Disabled American Veterans and the Joshua Chamberlain Society all in which Simmons Hanly Conroy has proudly donated to.