Bolivar
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Local offices in Bolivar
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Local office · City office
Bolivar City Hall
345 S. Main Avenue, Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- City services and public recordsVisit City Hall for help with city services and to request public records.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bolivar.mo.us
Utilities · Regional office
Liberty Utilities Bolivar Customer Center
2690 W. Broadway St., Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentVisit the customer center for help with Liberty electric, water, and wastewater bills and payments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on central.libertyutilities.com
Library · County office
Polk County Library, Bolivar Branch
1690 W. Broadway St., Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on polkcolibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Bolivar Recreation & Aquatic Center
1710 W. Broadway, Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Recreation and aquaticsVisit the center for fitness, sports, swimming, childcare, and recreation programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bolivar.mo.us
Older adults · Regional office
Polk County Senior Center
1850 W. Broadway, Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Senior meals and supportAdults age 60 and older can visit for meals, activities, and help finding senior services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
State office · State office
Bolivar Resource Center
2110 S. Springfield Ave., Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Family Support benefitsVisit the resource center for help with state benefit programs and applications.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
State office · State office
Bolivar License Office
930 E. San Martin St., Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Driver license and motor vehicle servicesVisit the license office to apply for or renew a driver license or state identification card.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Missouri 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Polk County
Bolivar is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Polk County Health Center
1317 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with local public health services, health visits, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountyhealthcenter.org
Public health · County office
Polk County Health Center WIC
1317 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountyhealthcenter.org
Library · County office
Polk County Public Libraries
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, online resources, and public programs across the county library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polklibrary.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Polk County Circuit Clerk
102 E Broadway #14, Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Court forms and help for people representing themselvesGet court forms and help with small claims, protection orders, and other court filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymo.gov
Emergency help · County office
Polk County Office of Emergency Management
102 E Broadway, Room 11, Bolivar, MO 65613
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging
1735 S Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver assistanceGet information and help with senior services, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on senioragemo.org
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988