Dent County
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Local offices in Dent County
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Public health · County office
Dent County Health Center
1010 E. Scenic Rivers Blvd., Salem, MO 65560
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health testing, and other local health services.
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dentcountyhealthcenter.org
Human services · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Dent County
800 W. Scenic Rivers Blvd., Salem, MO 65560
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for food, cash, health care, and other assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
State office · State office
Salem License Office
1104 S. Main St., Salem, MO 65560
Help here
- Driver license and vehicle transactionsApply for or renew a Missouri driver license or ID and complete vehicle title or registration transactions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dent County Emergency Management Office
112 E. 5th St., Salem, MO 65560
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and help related to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sema.dps.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Salem Public Library
403 N. Jackson St., Salem, MO 65560
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on salempl.ploud.net
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Best
201 W. Broadway, Suite 1E, Columbia, MO 65203
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services for older adults and family caregivers in Audrain County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingbest.org
Community action · Nonprofit
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency, Dent County
1405 S. Wines St., Salem, MO 65560
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency about local help with housing, energy costs, and other basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scmcaa.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Dent County Circuit Clerk
112 E. 5th St., Salem, MO 65560
Help here
- Court informationContact the clerk for information about court records, filings, and court procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.mo.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Dent 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