Poplar Bluff
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Local offices in Poplar Bluff
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State office
Poplar Bluff Resource Center
1903 Northwood Drive, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- SNAP, Temporary Assistance, and MO HealthNetVisit for help with benefit applications and questions about SNAP, cash assistance, or MO HealthNet.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Poplar Bluff Housing Authority
302 North E Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable apartments for seniors and families and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pbhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Municipal Utilities
1902 Sunset Dr, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Electric, water, and sewer serviceAsk about starting or stopping electric, water, or sewer service and paying your utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poplarbluff-mo.gov
State office
Missouri Department of Natural Resources Southeast Regional Office
2155 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Environmental servicesContact the regional office for help with state environmental programs and concerns.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dnr.mo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Citizens Center
Help here
- Senior center informationCall to ask about services and activities at the Senior Citizens Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poplarbluff-mo.gov
State office
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Poplar Bluff District Office
1903 Northwood Drive, Suite 3, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet help with services that support people with disabilities in preparing for, finding, or keeping work.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dese.mo.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Poplar Bluff Job Center
2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Harry Crisp Building Room 110, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, preparing a resume, and exploring training or career options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
Poplar Bluff Driver Examination Site
2509 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Driver examinationsCheck the schedule and availability for written and road driver tests at this part-time site.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on machs.mshp.dps.mo.gov
Library · City office
Poplar Bluff Municipal Library
318 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and find library programs and other resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poplarbluff.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
501 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city departments and information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poplarbluff-mo.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Poplar Bluff
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
Southeast Missouri Food Bank
600 State Highway H, Sikeston, MO 63801
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 Services of Southern 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
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency (SCMCAA)
8055 Old Alton Rd, PO Box 6, Winona, MO 65588-0006
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Butler County
Poplar Bluff is in Butler County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Butler County Child Support Enforcement Unit
Butler County Courthouse, Room 102, 100 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps families with child support services and questions about their cases.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
State office
Poplar Bluff Resource Center
1903 Northwood Drive, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Family support benefitsThe Family Support Division helps residents apply for food, health care, and cash assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Public health · County office
Butler County Health Department
1619 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, testing, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountyhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services such as nutrition, transportation, and in-home support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Veterans · State office
Poplar Bluff Veterans Service Office
1903 Northwood Drive, Suite 6, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans service officers help veterans and their families with benefits claims and questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veteranbenefits.mo.gov
Emergency help · County office
Butler County Emergency Management
614 Lindsay Avenue, Suite 1C, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationThe office coordinates county emergency planning and shares information during emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountymo.com
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
- United Way 2-1-1 Missouri/Southwest Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-427-4626 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988