Walker

Local offices in Walker

We have not checked Walker on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Walker

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Vernon County

Walker is in Vernon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Nevada Missouri Housing Authority

  1117 N West St, Nevada, MO 64772

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for affordable housing offered by the Nevada Housing Authority.Read more
  Call 417-448-2730DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadamohousing.com

• Public health · County office

  Vernon County Health Department

  301 N Washington, Nevada, MO 64772

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, disease testing, and other community health services.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.
  • Birth and death certificatesRequest certified copies of birth and death certificates.
  Call 417-667-7418DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vernoncohd.com

• State office · State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Vernon County

  621 East Highland, Suite 1, Nevada, MO 64772

  Help here

  • MO HealthNet and food assistanceApply for Missouri health coverage and food assistance or get help with your benefits.Read more
  • Family support programsAsk about temporary assistance and child care expense help.Read more
  Call 417-448-1100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Vernon County Circuit Clerk

  100 W Cherry St, Suite 15, Nevada, MO 64772

  Help here

  • Court filing and case informationAsk about filing court papers, court procedures, and public case information.
  • Orders of protectionAsk the Circuit Clerk about information and assistance for seeking an order of protection.
  Call 417-448-2525DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vernoncountymo.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Care Connection for Aging Services

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can get help finding local services and support.
  Call 800-748-7826Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on goaging.org

Everything in Vernon 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