Butler County
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Local offices in Butler County
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Public health · County office
Butler County Health Department
1619 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, testing, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountyhealth.org
Emergency help · County office
Butler County Emergency Management
614 Lindsay Avenue, Suite 1C, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationThe office coordinates county emergency planning and shares information during emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountymo.com
Library · City office
Poplar Bluff Municipal Library
318 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and find library programs and other resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on poplarbluff.org
State office · State office
Poplar Bluff Resource Center
1903 Northwood Drive, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Family support benefitsThe Family Support Division helps residents apply for food, health care, and cash assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Child support · State office
Butler County Child Support Enforcement Unit
Butler County Courthouse, Room 102, 100 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps families with child support services and questions about their cases.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Poplar Bluff Job Center
2080 Three Rivers Boulevard, Harry Crisp Building, Room 110, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesThe Job Center helps people look for work, build job skills, and access workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office · State office
Poplar Bluff License Office
2201 North Westwood Boulevard, Suite 9, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingResidents can visit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Veterans · State office
Poplar Bluff Veterans Service Office
1903 Northwood Drive, Suite 6, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans service officers help veterans and their families with benefits claims and questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veteranbenefits.mo.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency, Butler County
1716 South Broadway Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Utility and home assistanceThe agency helps eligible households with utility bills, weatherization, and some home repairs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scmcaa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services such as nutrition, transportation, and in-home support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Butler County, Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Butler County
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
- Missouri 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