Dallas County

Local offices in Dallas County

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

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Buffalo

  711 N Ash Street, Buffalo, MO 65622

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsApply for or get help with state family assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 417-345-7651DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Nonprofit

  Dallas County Public Housing Agency, OACAC Housing Assistance Program

  Help here

  • Housing choice voucher assistanceApply for rental assistance through the housing program serving Dallas County.Apply online
  Call 417-864-3444Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac

• Public health · County office

  Dallas County Health Department

  901 W Main, Buffalo, MO 65622

  Help here

  • Public health and nursing servicesGet immunizations, screening, lab services, health education, and referrals.
  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals.Read more
  Call 417-345-2332DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging

  1735 S Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver assistanceGet information and help with senior services, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home services.
  Call 417-862-0762DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Dallas County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dallascountymo-oem.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation

  215 S Barnes Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact OACAC to find out about services and assistance available to Dallas County residents.
  Call 417-862-4314DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac

• State office

  Buffalo License Office

  1350 S Ash, Unit C, Buffalo, MO 65622

  Help here

  • Driver license and motor vehicle servicesApply for or renew a Missouri driver license and handle vehicle title or registration transactions.Read more
  Call 417-345-2334DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Dallas County Library

  219 W Main Street, Buffalo, MO 65622

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the county library to use its public library services.
  Call 417-345-2647DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dallascountylibrary.missouri.org

Dallas County, Missouri (Missouri Association of Counties directory) website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dallas County

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

Cities and towns in Dallas County

• Buffalo
• Louisburgnot checked yet
• Urbananot checked yet

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