Call these first
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA)Apply for energy assistance (LIHEAP). Say if you have a shutoff notice. West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA)Ask about emergency help with utilities, rent and other bills. Missouri DSS Family Support Division - Harrisonville Resource CenterApply for SNAP, Medicaid and cash help. What's open right now
Missouri energy assistance: regular help runs October through May, and winter crisis help (ECIP, up to $800) runs November through May while funds last. Apply at dss.mo.gov, through your local agency below, or call 855-373-4636. The Cold Weather Rule runs November 1 to March 31.
Offices usually ask for photo ID, your latest bill or shutoff notice, and proof of household income. Missouri's list: documents DSS may ask for.
Your utility companies
Check the company name on your bill. Many counties have more than one.
Electric
EvergyBelton, Raymore, Peculiar, Pleasant Hill and others. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Financial help options; Evergy Connect walk-in help (Kansas City) Osage Valley Electric CooperativeAustin, Dayton (rural). Electric co-op. State winter rules may not apply; ask about its own policy. Natural gas
Spire Missouri (West)Belton, Raymore, Harrisonville, Peculiar, Pleasant Hill. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Missouri Customer Charge Waiver Program (apply via LIHEAP/community action agency); Budget Billing; medical emergency program Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp.Archie, part of Harrisonville. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Project Help; Action to Support the Elderly; payment arrangements; medical extension Water
KC Water (City of Kansas City)Belton. City utility. State winter rules may not apply; ask about its own policy.Help programs: KC Water Services Fund; Payment Arrangement Program
Other local help
Food: Harvesters - The Community Food Network3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129; toll-free 877-353-6639 Seniors: Mid-America Regional Council Area Agency on Aging600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105 Weatherization (lower heating and cooling costs): West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Free legal help (eviction, debt): Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Warrensburg office) Health care (sliding fee): Compass Health NetworkSites in county: Harrisonville, Raymore (Compass); Belton (Swope) Health care (sliding fee): Swope HealthSites in county: Harrisonville, Raymore (Compass); Belton (Swope)
Checked October 25, 2026. Sources: each agency's own website, state community action list. Programs change, so confirm with the agency.
Got a shutoff notice?
Call your utility today, before the shutoff date. Ask for a payment plan and any winter or medical protections, and apply for energy help at the same time.
Make my shutoff plan
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