Doniphan
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Local offices in Doniphan
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Utilities · City office
Doniphan City Hall
110 N. Grand Ave, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and public issues.
- Utility billsPay your city utility bill online or contact City Hall for billing help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on doniphanmo.org
Library · Regional office
Doniphan-Ripley County Library
207 Locust St, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use public computers, and find library events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ripleyco.lib.mo.us
Parks and recreation · Nonprofit
Doniphan Community Center
105 Washington St, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
- Community center spaceAsk about using the center for community meetings and events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on doniphan.org
Older adults · Regional office
Doniphan Senior Center
715 E Washington St, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
- Meals and senior activitiesOlder adults can come for meals and activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2.com
Human services · Regional office
Missouri 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mo211.myresourcedirectory.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ripley County
Doniphan is in Ripley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Ripley County Health Department
1003 E Locust St, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, birth and death certificates, and other public health services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ripleycountyhealth.com
Emergency help · County office
Ripley County Emergency Management
100 Courthouse Square, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for emergencies and find local emergency resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ripleycountymissouri.org
Community action · Nonprofit
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency, Ripley County Community Action Center
506 Lafayette St, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
- Basic needs and home assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, weatherization, and minor home repairs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scmcaa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters
69 Doctors Park, Suite B, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- Information and help for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
- TransportationThe agency can help older adults find transportation in the area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Doniphan Resource Center
993 US Highway 160 E, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, child care help, and health coverage.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and establishing paternity.Apply onlineRead more
- Children's servicesGet help with child protection, foster care, adoption, and family services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
State office · State office
Doniphan License Office
10 Oak Tree Village, Doniphan, MO 63935
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
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 800-427-4626 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988