Doniphan

Local offices in Doniphan

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local services for needs like food, housing, bills, health care, and transportation.
  Call 800-427-4626Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mo211.myresourcedirectory.com

• 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.
  Call 573-996-3070DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2.com

• 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.
  Call 573-996-2623DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 573-996-2616DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 573-996-5298DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on doniphan.org

City of Doniphan website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Doniphan

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

Offices for all of Ripley County

Doniphan is in Ripley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.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

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

• 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

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

Everything in Ripley 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.
• 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