Riverside
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Local offices in Riverside
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Riverside City Hall
2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, MO 64150
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city departments, records, and resident services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riversidemo.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Riverside Community Center
4998 NW High Drive, Riverside, MO 64150
Help here
- Community center programsResidents can visit the community center for recreation and fitness programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riversidemo.gov
Library · Regional office
Mid-Continent Public Library, Riverside Branch
4510 NW Gateway Avenue, Riverside, MO 64150
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, printing, Wi-Fi, and library programs at this branch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mymcpl.org
City of Riverside, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Platte County
Riverside is in Platte County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Platte County Health Department
7925 NW 110th Street, Kansas City, MO 64153
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, health clinics, disease information, and other public health services.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food, nutrition help, and health referrals.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on plattecountyhealthdept.com
Emergency help · County office
Platte County Emergency Management
415 Third Street, Suite 10, Platte City, MO 64079
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for emergencies and find county emergency management contacts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.platte.mo.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Platte County Circuit Court
328 Main Street, Platte City, MO 64079
Help here
- Self-representation informationFind court information and resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on plattecountycourt.com
Library · Regional office
Mid-Continent Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system offers books, research resources, and other learning services to residents in its district.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mymcpl.org
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-America Regional Council Aging and Adult Services
600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105
Help here
- Aging and adult services referralsOlder adults can get help finding meals, transportation, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City, Tracy Office
412 Aller Street, Tracy, MO 64079
Help here
- Family and emergency assistanceAsk about help with urgent needs such as rent, food, transportation, and utility costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caagkc.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 of Greater Kansas City 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