Rich Hill
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Local offices in Rich Hill
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org
Local office · City office
Rich Hill City Hall
120 N. 7th Street, Rich Hill, MO 64779
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city services, public records, and city business.
- Utility billsPay city utility bills online or contact City Hall about billing and payment extensions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richhillmo.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Kern Senior Center
613 E. Park Avenue, Rich Hill, MO 64779
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit the center for meals, activities, and aging services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goaging.org
Library · Regional office
Rich Hill Memorial Library
514 East Walnut Street, Rich Hill, MO 64779
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, and use online and technology resources.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rhmemoriallibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rich Hill
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Harvesters - The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA)
112 W 4th Street, Appleton City, MO 64724-1402
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bates County
Rich Hill is in Bates County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Missouri Family Support Division Butler Resource Center
611 W Fort Scott St, Butler, MO 64730
Help here
- Public assistance and health coverageApply for help with food, cash, health coverage, and other basic needs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Public health · County office
Bates County Health Center
501 N Orange, Butler, MO 64730
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health center offers immunizations, screenings, disease testing, and health education.
- WICWIC provides eligible families with healthy food, nutrition education, and health referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on batescountyhealthcenter.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Bates County Emergency Management
1 N Delaware St, Butler, MO 64730
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe county coordinates planning and response for emergencies and other hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on batescounty.net
State office
Butler License Office
105 N Orange St, Butler, MO 64730
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingResidents can handle driver license and motor vehicle transactions at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · City office
Butler Public Library
100 W Atkinson Ave, Butler, MO 64730
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other library materials and use library resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlerpubliclibrary.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.
- 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
Talk to a person
- Missouri 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