Ripley County

Local offices in Ripley County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  Call 573-996-2181DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 573-996-2028DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ripleycountymissouri.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.
  Call 573-996-2616DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ripleyco.lib.mo.us

• 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
  Call 573-996-5252DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 573-335-3331DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  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

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Missouri driver license or state identification card.Read more
  • Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.Read more
  Call 573-996-4196DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• State office · State office

  Missouri State Highway Patrol Driver Examination Station, Doniphan

  124 Jefferson St, Doniphan, MO 63935

  Help here

  • Driver testingTake the written or driving test needed for a Missouri driver license.
  Call 573-718-9484DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.mshp.dps.mo.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Ripley County Circuit Court

  100 Courthouse Square, Doniphan, MO 63935

  Help here

  • Court and court clerk servicesGet help with court filings, court records, and information about court proceedings.
  Call 573-996-2818DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org

Checked on October 8, 2026

Cities and towns in Ripley County

• Doniphan
• Naylornot checked yet

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