Benton County

Local offices in Benton County

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

• Public health · County office

  Benton County Health Department WIC

  1238 Commercial St, Warsaw, MO 65355

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Eligible families can get food benefits and nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 660-438-2876DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bentonhealth.org

• State office

  Benton Warsaw Resource Center, Missouri Family Support Division

  1330 Commercial St, Warsaw, MO 65355

  Help here

  • Family support servicesVisit the resource center for help with state family support services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Public health · County office

  Benton County Health Department

  1238 Commercial St, Warsaw, MO 65355

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local health programs and services.Read more
  Call 660-438-2876DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bentonhealth.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Benton County Circuit Clerk

  316 Van Buren, Warsaw, MO 65355

  Help here

  • Court information and filingsContact the circuit clerk for court information, forms, and filing help.
  Call 660-438-7712DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncomo.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Care Connection for Aging Services

  106 West Young St, Warrensburg, MO 64093

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, rides, in-home help, and other aging services.
  Call 660-747-3107DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goaging.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Benton County Emergency Management

  1231 Hirsch Parkway, Warsaw, MO 65355

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for disasters.
  Call 660-438-9555DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncomo.com

• State office

  Warsaw License Office

  237 W Main St, Warsaw, MO 65355

  Help here

  • Driver and motor vehicle licensingApply for or renew a driver license and complete motor vehicle title or registration transactions.
  Call 660-438-0025DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Boonslick Regional Library

  102 East Jackson St, Warsaw, MO 65355

  Help here

  • Public library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers, and access learning resources.Read more
  Call 660-827-7323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonslickregionallibrary.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Find local helpCall 211 or search online to find local services and support.
  Call 211Website

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

Benton County, Missouri website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Benton County

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

Cities and towns in Benton County

• Cole Camp
• Ionia
• Lincoln
• Warsaw

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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