Missouri Governor Mike Parson reminded Missourians there are programs available to help them out in their time of need.

Governor Parson said, “We are very pleased to announce this improvement to the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, especially given the extreme winter weather our state is currently facing.”

Governor Parson said since many Missourians remain in crisis for subsequent months, paying only the minimum to keep a low-income household out of crisis tends to prolong the situation.

Now the state can make it faster and easier to resolve a household’s crisis situation.

Missourians in need of information on LIHEAP, Food Stamp, Medicaid, Child Care Subsidy or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit programs can visit dss.mo.gov.

Individuals also can apply for these services 24/7 online by visiting MyDSS.mo.gov.