ADULT EDUCATION, LITERACY, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, & CAREER SERVICES

Help learning to read, GED prep, will teach

AEL Learning Center Red Cross bldg. - 410 Jackson, Joplin, MO 417-625-5263 Keyboarding skills

Provides economic assistance, GED prep/GED in

Spanish, Housing for those in residential program,
tutorial assistance, academic & vocational
HEP Crowder College www.hepcamp.org 417-455-5425 couseling, career advisement.

Provides economic assistance, GED prep/GED in

HS Equivalency Spanish, Housing for those in residential program,
Program- Crowder 417-455-5553 417- tutorial assistance, academic & vocational
College www.hepcamp.org 455-5571 couseling, career advisement.
Franklin Technical Offers several certificate programs & financial aid
Center 417-625-5260 available.
Joplin NALA
(Neighborhood Adult English as a second language, Math & Literacy
Literacy Action) 509 S. Wall Ave., Joplin, MO 417-782-2646 classes available. Evening courses also available.

AIDS Project of the AIDS INFORMATION AND TREATMENT

Ozarks 321 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-5788 Free/low cost AIDS testing
Joplin City Health Dept. 321 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-623-6122 Free/low cost AIDS testing
One time emergency help - rent, utilities,
Children's AIDS Fund Washington, D.C. 703-433-1560 insurance, med care

ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION & TREATMENT CENTERS

The Alano Club 1800 E. 30th St., Joplin, MO 417-623-9645
Alcoholics Anonymous 417-673-8591 Hotline: 1-888-740-4568
Ascent Recovery P.O. Box 4368, Joplin, MO 417-529-9368
417-235-6610 ext
Clark Center 411 3rd Street Monett, MO 499 Outpatient Drug & alcohol Services
Celebrate Recovery 4311 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 417-592-0758
The House, Inc. 230 N. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 417-623-4048
417-782-1772 1-
Lafayette
Lafayette House
House- 1809 S. Conner Ave., Joplin, MO 800-416-1772 Counseling services for women only
Neosho 118 W. Spring Street Neosho, MO 417-451-6106
Narcotics Anonymous
Options Outpatient 1-800-314-8174 Hotline
Counseling
Ozark Center - New 1515 W. 10th St., Joplin, MO 417-782-7700 Individual, Group & Family Therapy
Directions 305 S. Virginia, Joplin, MO 417-347-7730 In-Patient & Out-Patient Services
Drug/Alcohol long-term treatment program for
The People's Network Monett, MO 417-442-3074 males 18 and up
Preferred Family Care Drug, Alcohol & Chemical dependency treatment
(Scott Greening) 4710 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-623-1990 for youth

"AT RISK" SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Various programs in the areas of health, safety,
The Alliance of SWMO 1027 S. Main St. Ste. 7 LL, Joplin, MO 417-782-9899 prevention and education for families
Services for families whose children are at risk of
Alternative Opportunities 2709 W. 13th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-3077 foster care placement

Rent and Utility assistance, general case

management, assist homeless individuals to sign
Catholic Charities of up for disability. SNAP applications. Rebuild homes
Southern Missouri 403 E. 4th Street Joplin, MO 417-624-3790 and assistance with home repairs.
Children's Haven 701 S. Picher, Joplin, MO 417-782-4453 Emergency, Short-term respite
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-392-3738
Provide intensive in-home services for families at
Clark Center 1-800-801-4405 risk of foster care placement
104 W. Main St., Pierce City, MO
Provides unmet needs of the children in foster care
Friends of Newton and DSS P.O. Box 1072 Anderson, MO in Newton and McDonald Counties. Support to
McDonald County
Jasper/Newton Count www.friendsofdss.wix.com/newtonmcdonald 417-315-4350 foster families.
Child Support Child support related services, including paternity
Enforcement 1110 E. 7th St., Joplin, MO 417-629-3080 tests
Jasper County Child abuse/neglect, access to social service
Children's Division
Jasper County Family 601 Commercial, Joplin, MO 417-629-3065 resources
Supports 601 Commercial, Joplin, MO 417-629-3050 Food Stamps & TANF
Jasper County Juvenile Truancy, Children's Division cases, Juvenile
Office 602 S. Pearl, Joplin, MO 417-625-4300 Detention
Newton County Child abuse/neglect, access to social service
Children's Division 201 N. Washington, Neosho, MO 417-455-5100 resources
Newton County Juvenile Truancy, Children's Division cases, Juvenile
Office
Tree of Life Family 107 N. Jefferson 417-451-8236 Detention
Advocacy Center payerli5@live.missouristate.edu 479-899-7450 Family advocacy and crisis assistance

AUTISM/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES

Bill & Virginia Leffens Provides one-to-one intensive therapy for children
Center for Autism w/Autism, diagnostic team, special education
formerly Ozark Center center for children w/Autism, Out-patient therapy,
for Autism 3230 Wisconsin, Joplin, MO 417-347-7850 Support groups, adult services
Clark Center 104 W. Main St., Pierce City, MO 1-800-801-4405 Case management and lifeskill training
Occupational, Physical, Speech therapy - DD
Cerebral PalsySchools
College View Center 1401 W. Austin, Webb City, MO 417-673-4940 children
for Severely Mentally
Handicapped
Community Support 101 N. Goetz, Joplin, MO 417-629-3044
Services 2312 Annie Baxter, Joplin, MO 417-624-4515

Provides case management services to those with

Connections Case developmental disabilities, including children and
Management 2000 S. Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO 417-206-2886 adults (Must go through Joplin Regional Center first)
Easter Seals of Midwest 1211 S. Illinois Joplin, MO 417-781-3616 Autism Services
Doesn't diagnose, Resource locator for disabled
Joplin
Joplin Regional
ShelteredCenter 3600 Newman Rd. Joplin, MO 417-629-3020 persons
Workshop
Independent Living 501 School Ave., Joplin, MO 417-781-2862
Center 2639 E. 34th St., Joplin, MO 417-659-8086 Services for persons w/disabilities

Magic Moments Riding Provide horse-riding therapy for children w/all types
Therapy 272 County Lane 125, Diamond, MO 417-325-4490 of developmental and mental disabilities

1-877-743-7634 Advocacy group for parents to assist their children

MPACT
Muscular Dystrophy www.ptimpact.com w/special needs in the school system
Association
Neosho Center for 825 S. Rangeline Ste. B, Joplin, MO 417-781-8600
Interventions and
Support School 301 Big Spring Drive Neosho, MO 417-451-8616

Project Linus 417-781-3616 Provide weighted blankets for children w/Autism

 Provides assistance to families with developmental
Tree of Life Family and/or other forms of disabilities to empower to
Advocacy Center payerli5@live.missouristate.edu 479-899-7450 achieve potential.

Education, assessment, case management, help

with locating employment, social skills groups,
Touchpoint 1211 Illinois, Joplin, MO 417-781-3616 adult day programs, parent/sibling support groups

BATHING FACILITIES
Joplin Family YMCA -
Downtown Facility 510 S. Wall, Joplin, MO 417-623-4597 Front desk staff can assist in finding a shower
Watered Gardens 531 S. Kentucky, Joplin, MO 417-623-6030

BIRTH CONTROL & FAMILY PLANNING CENTERS

ESC Women's Health & Physical exams, Breast exams, Pap Smear, Birth
Family
ChoicesPlanning
Medical 302 Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 417-781-4788 control
Services-Joplin
Choices Medical 531 E. 7th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-8030 Pregnancy/STD tests, Prenatal Care
Services-Carthage 2337 Fairlawn Drive, Carthage, MO 417-359-5555 Pregnancy/STD tests, Prenatal Care
Comprehensive medical services. Medicaid
accepted. Fees based on income. Bilingual staff.
Access Family Care 530 Maiden Lane, Joplin MO 417-782-6200 Call for additional information.
Planned Parenthood 710 Illinois Ave., Joplin, MO 417-781-6500

CHILD CARE
Child CareSecurity
Economic Aware www.mo.childcareaware.org 1-800-743-8497 Links to various childcare services/providers
Corporation www.escswa.org 417-781-0352 Links to Jasper County Corp Office

COUNSELING SERVICES - PERSONAL, FAMILY & GRIEF/MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Agape 1230 N. Duquesne Rd., Joplin, MO 417-782-1443
Alternative Specialized services for people with traumatic brain
Opportunities, Inc. 2709 W. 13th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-3077 injuries.
Anorexia & Bulimia
Hotline Laureate Eating
Disorders Program 1-800-322-5173
Applied Psychological Tulsa, OK
Services
Beckett's Counseling 2700 N. Rangeline, Joplin, MO 417-627-9601
Services Larry Beckett 1221 Oak St. Carthage, MO 417-674-2150
Douglas Brooks, Scott Gordon, Lindsey Brooks,
Behavior Management Stacey Bray, KimDionysus, Jerry Walker, Vickie
Associates 2503 S. Jackson Ave., Joplin, MO 417-782-1910 Cupp, JJ Hight
Carthage Counseling 2411 Fairlawn Dr. Carthage, MO 417-359-8093 Fax: 417-359-8094
Central Christian Center 410 S. Virginia, Joplin, MO 417-781-5982
417-235-6610 ext
Clark Center
College Heights Care 411 3rd Street Monett, MO 499 Case management & life skills training
Counseling Ministry
Associates 4311 E. Newman Rd. Joplin, MO 417-624-6915 Dave Wood
One on one couseling, Adoption support, Anger
College Skyline Center 1230 N. Duquesne Rd., Joplin, MO 417-782-1443 management.
Community Counseling
Center of Joplin 1102 W. 9th St., Joplin, MO 417-781-7706
Counseling Associates
of the Four States 705 Illinois Ste. 22, Joplin, MO 417-624-9994
Counseling, ADHD testing; Accepts Medicaid,
Dr.
EPLFrisbie & Dr. Gerhart 2914 E. 32nd St. Ste. 305, Joplin, MO
Counseling 417-624-4475 Sliding Fee Scale
Services, LLC
Haven Counseling Gina Robbins 108 W. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 417-483-9291
Center
Hawthorn Center In- 22145 Kafir Rd. Oronogo, MO 417-673-0900 Lindy Roberts, Eric Pagan
patient Behavioral 417-625-2354 1-
Health Services 2727 McClelland Blvd., Joplin, MO 866-625-2354
Healing the Family Child therapy, ADD tutoring, Behavior Mgmt,
Center 508 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-624-8333 parenting classes
Health
Herndon Epath Associates
Snider & 1905 W. 32nd St. Ste. 307, Joplin, MO 417-626-7900
Associates 2650 E. 32nd St. Ste. 221, Joplin, MO 417-623-1381
Holden Family Individual, Family, Child & Adolescent, Substance
Counseling Services 902 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-434-4663 Abuse Counseling

House of Hope 614 S. Wall, Joplin, MO 417-624-4833 In-patient/Out-patient counseling for teenagers
Joplin Regional Office 3600 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 1-800-549-6634
Lafayette House 1809 Connor, Joplin, MO 417-782-1772 SATOP & REACT programs.
Lost & Found (The Free grief counseling, limited gas vouchers to help
Connor House) 1006 N. Cedarbrook Ave., Springfield, MO 417-865-9998 w/cost of travel
Marion L. Conover, MED 1230 N. Duquesne Rd., Joplin, MO 417-782-1443
 Mark ListonBuchanon
McGregor, Counseling& 2205 Connecticut Ave. Joplin, MO Mark Liston
Thompson Patricia McGregor 417-621-5192 Sherry Buchanan
Psychotherapy Offices
Mercy Clinic Behavior 2431 S. Rangline Road Ste. A Joplin, MO 417-529-4636 Barbara Thompson
Health
MO Dept. of Mental 5615 W. 32nd Joplin, MO 417-781-7337
Health dmh.mo.gov 1-800-364-9687
Mount Hope Christian
Counseling Center 2810 Mr. Hope Rd Webb City, MO 417-624-9659 Fax: 417-206-7708

Self help, support, and advocacy organization for

NAMI Joplin
National Eating 2701 Davis Blvd., Joplin, MO 417-781-6264 individuals w/mental illness & their families/friends
Disorders Association
(NEDA) 1-800-931-2237
New Directions
Addiction Therapy
Options Outpatient 417-781-7420 Inpatient & Outpatient Services; SATOP
Counseling 1515 W. 10th St., Joplin, MO 417-782-7700 Individual, Group & Family therapy
Individual, Group & Family therapy; Substance
Ozark Center 1105 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-347-7600 abuse
Ozark Center - Will's Open Access intake assessments 8-5 MWF for
Place 1800 W. 30th St., Joplin, MO 417-347-7580 Medicaid eligible children 18 and under
Parenting Solutions 2601 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-623-2345 Counseling, parent aids, parenting classes
Focus on Drug treatment of youth ages 12-17. Ed
Preferred Family groups available, limited transportation to
Healthcare
Psychological 4710 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-623-1990 group/counseling available.
Associates 1840 N. Rangeline Rd., Joplin, MO 417-624-7002
Resoration Counseling Services 3230 S. Wisconsin Suite H, Joplin 417-208-9498 Individual and Family Therapy

Can do in home therapy, family, grief counseling

Southern Light available, accept Medicaid, can work w/family on
Counseling 700 S. Pearl, Joplin, MO 417-781-4552 fee schedule. www.southernlightcounseling.com
Stephens Adult 417-781-4031 1-
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 800-247-0661 To access, go to ER at Freeman West
1-800-247-0661 1-
Suicide Prevention 800-237-8255 1-
Hotline 800-784-2433
Thompson & McGregor 1105 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-627-9968

CREDIT COUNSELING
Consumer Credit 417-782-6830 1-
Counseling Services 1027 S. Main St. #304, Joplin, MO 800-882-0808
American Red CRISIS INTERVENTION
Cross 410 S. Jackson Joplin, MO 417-624-4411
Carthage Crisis Faith-based homeless center, recycling center,
Center 100 S. Main St., Carthage, MO 471-358-3533 food distribution, clothing distribution
Children's Haven of Temporary emergency shelter for children in a
SWMO 701 S. Picher, Joplin, MO 417-782-4453 family crisis
417-347-7600
Crisis Intervention - The Outside Joplin 800-
Ozark Center
Choices Medical 1105 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 247-0661
Services- Joplin 417-624-8030 417-
Choices Medical- 531 E. 7th St., Joplin MO 2337 Fairlawn Drive, Carthage, MO 359-5555 Pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment
417-781-0352 417-
Economic Security 302 S. Joplin St., Joplin, MO 2337 Fairlawn Drive, Carthage, MO
358-3521
417-782-1772 1-
Lafayette House
Ozark Center Crisis 1809 S. Connor, Joplin, MO 800-416-1772 Women & dependents only for cisis shelter/services
Hotline 1-800-247-0661 Contact for a Mental Health Consultant
417-624-
4528 417-358-
Salvation Army 417-624-45 417-358-2262 2262
Soul's Harbor 917 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-623-7927 Men's & Women's Dormitories
United Way 616 W. Centennial Ave., Carthage, MO 417-358-2948
Watered Gardens 531 S. Kentucky, Joplin, MO 417-623-6030 For men only

DEAF/HEARING SERVICES
Area Hearing & Speech Complete audiological services for adults &
Clinic 2311 S. Jackson, Joplin, MO 417-781-2311 children. Medicaid.
Specialized services for people who are deaf or
Alternative Opportunities 2709 w. 13th Joplin, MO 417-624-3077 hard of hearing.
Children's Miracle 417-347-3793 417- Hearing aids. Must apply for funding. Call for more
Network 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 347-6639 info.

**For Dentists who take DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN

Medicaid, contact
Freeman or St. John's
to get a current list.
Access Family Dental 530 Maiden Ln., Joplin, MO 417-782-0080 Accept Medicaid, sliding fee scale available
Community Clinic of
Joplin 701 S. Joplin, Joplin, MO 417-624-5500
Dr. Camille Hostetter 3100 E. Zora, Webb City, MO 417-781-3182 Accept Medicaid.
Joplin Health Dept.
Dental for Children 321 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-623-6122
Missouri Donated
Dental Services P.O. Box 6848, Jefferson City, MO 573-635-9988 Comprehensive dental care at no charge - all ages.
MSSU Dental Hyciene 417-625-9711 417- $20 Cleanings, x-rays, sealants; Children over 5
Clinic 3950 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 625-9709 yrs. & Adults

DISABILITY

Department of Helps adults (aged 18+) with mental and/or

Vocational Rehabilitation 801 E. 15th St., Joplin, MO 417-629-3067 physical disabilities obtain & maintain employment.

Alternative Opportunities 405 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-659-9911 Learning, physical, or mental disabilities evaluated.
Free services. Education for children 3 & under.
First Steps 417-623-3243 Call for more info.

Community Support In-home care & support for people

Services of Missouri 2312 Annie Baxter, Joplin, MO 417-624-4515 w/developmental disabilities. Accepts Medicaid.
Connections Case Case management for persons w/developmental
Management 417-206-6886 disabilities.

Multiple programs including transportation & in-

home support for people w/disabilities. Typically
Easy Living
Jasper County Support 513 Pearl, Joplin, MO 417-782-4610 need a referral from Joplin Regional Center.
Services 2312 Annie Baxter, Joplin, MO 417-624-4515 Work w/health & developmental disabilities.
Free in-home care & support for people
Joplin Regional Center 3600 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 417-629-3020 w/developmental disabilities.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION & SHELTER

Alternatives to Violence 305 Virginia, Joplin, MO 417-347-7730 Batterer Intervention classes
417-782-1772 1-
Lafayette House
National Domestic 1809 S. Connor, Joplin, MO 800-416-1772 Women & Dependents
Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Rape Hotline 24-Hour 417-782-7273
 EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
Cerebral Palsy Center Developmental programming for infants & children
of Webb City 1404 W. Austin St., Webb City, MO 417-673-4940 w/developmental disabilities.

Home visiting services for prenatal women and

Early Head Start - children birth-3 yrs. old, parenting resources, child
Economic Security 302 Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 417-781-0352 development information, socialization activities.
Provide free in home services for children birth to 3
yrs. old who have been diagnosed w/a
First Steps 2312 Annie Baxter, Joplin, MO 417-623-3243 developmental delay.
Preschool services for children 3-5 yrs. old typically
Head Start - Economic from low income families, parenting resources,
Security 1200 N. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-781-4497 resource referral.

Play groups and socialization for children/mothers

of young children. Breakfast served, speaker, &
MOPS www.facebook.com/JoplinMOPS 417-781-6868 creative activity two times a month.
Home Visits - Child development, nutrition,
parenting screening for Joplin Early Childhood
Parents
Parents As
As Teachers
Teachers- 610 S. Forest Ave., Joplin, MO 417-625-5365 Program
Carthage 625 E. Fairview Carthage, MO 417-359-7012

The Alliance of The Gryphon Building 1027 s. Main Ste. 7 LL Home visiting program for families with children
Southwest Missouri 417-782-9899 under 3 who meet eligibility requirements.

EATING DISORDERS - INFORMATION & TREATMENT

Anorexia/Bulimia NEDA Helpline for Eating Disorders 1-800-931-2237 http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Words of Wisdom 500 E. 32nd Street, Joplin MO 64804 417-781-4673 Marriage and Family Therapist

EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
Provides economic, social, and personal
opportunity to single parent families through higher
ASPIRE of SWMO
Educational Talent P.O. Box 4623, Joplin, MO 417-291-1640 education.
Search
Joplin Adult Basic 3950 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 417-659-5440 MSSU Criminal Justice Center Room 19
Education 123 Main St., Joplin, MO 417-625-5263 Literacy services, GED classes, ACT prep
MO Career Center 730 S. Wall Ave., Joplin, MO 417-629-3000
Veteran's Center,
Education Benefits http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/contact_us.asp 855-534-5236 Military Colleges Online Education
University of Missouri
Extention 1-855-278-0354 METP, Missouri Employment Training Program
METP@missouri.edu

EMERGENCY SHELTERS
3 Daily Meals, Lodging, Food Baskets, Other
Carthage Crisis Center 100 S. Main St., Carthage, MO 417-358-3533 Assistance.
Children's Haven of 417-782-4453 866-
SWMO
Neosho Crosslines 711 S. Picher, Joplin, MO 594-2836 Temp. ER shelter for children in a family crisis
Guest House 415 N. High, Neosho, MO 417-455-9393
Salvation Army 320 E. 8th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-4528
Soul's Harbor Mission 915 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-623-4358 Men's & Women's Dormitories
Watered Gardens 531 S. Kentucky, Joplin, MO 417-623-6030 For men only
Rapha House 712 S. Main St. Joplin, MO 64801 417-621-0373 For women only
800-416-1772 417-
Lafayette House 1809 S. Connor Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804 782-1772 Women only
Operated by Royal Heights Methodist Church for
Loving Grace 1414 Euclid, Joplin, MO 64801 417-540-8640 women only
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
Adecco Staffing 2639 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-624-1911
Alternative Opportunites
Employment Services 2709 W 13th St A, Joplin, MO 64801 417-659-9911 Job searches for persons w/disabilities
Career Staff Unlimited 301 Kentucky, Joplin, MO 64801 417-625-1290
Economic Security 302 South Joplin Ave #114, Joplin, MO 1924 W. 4th St.,
Cooperation
Express Employment Joplin, MO 417-781-0352 Homeless Job employment
Professionals 1710 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-623-6500
Labor Finders 1331 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-782-8700
Labor Ready 1651 W. 7th St., Joplin, MO 417-621-0244
Manpower 2660 E. 32nd St. Suite 103, Joplin, MO 417-781-8572
MO Career Center 730 S. Wall Ave., Joplin, MO 417-629-3538 State database of available jobs
Penmac
Peoplelink Staffing 3130 Wisconsin Ste. 2, Joplin, MO 417-781-1009
Solutions 1329 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-623-2900

EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SERVICES

Experience Works 730 S. Wall Ave., Joplin, MO 417-629-3000
Joplin Job Center 730 S. Wall Ave., Joplin, MO 417-629-3000 State database of available jobs
Vocational Assessments & Job placements for persons
Rehabilitation 801 E. 15th St. Ste. B, Joplin, MO 64804-0804
Missouri WorkOffice 417-629-3067 w/disabilities
Assistance 705 Illinois Ave. Ste 5b Joplin, MO 417-623-1208

Abundant Life Christian FOOD & CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

Center 6863 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 417-635-1600
Carl Junction Christian
Church Food Pantry 103 Hodges, Carl Junction, MO 417-649-7200 ER Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
Jim and Judy Benton, Director
Carthage Crisis of
Christ's Church Center 100 S. Main St., Carthage, MO 417-358-3533 carthagecrisiscenter@gmail.com
Oronogo 22145 Kafir Rd., Oronogo, MO 417-673-3945 Food Pantry & Benevolence Fund
Church
College of Christ
Heights 1819 E. 26th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-1795 Food Pantry
Christian Church 4311 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 417-624-6915 Benevolence Fund
Cornerstone Church 401 Forest St., Joplin, MO 417-206-7577 Food Pantry
Referral from district is required, food pantry,
417-782-8384 417- clothing, government commodities, rent/utility
Cornerstone Church 131 S. High St., Joplin, MO 600 E. 6th St. Carthage, MO 358-1577 assistance
Crosslines Churches of Emergency food pantry, rent & utility assistance,
SouthwestAmerican
Disabled Mo 320 S. School Joplin, MO 417-782-8384 blankets for homeless
Veterans Red Racks
Thift 3132 Rangeline Joplin, MO 417-624-4644
Eagles Lodge 1321 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-623-0533 Winter Coats for low income children
Family Services of Joplin 601 Commercial St. Joplin, MO 417-629-3050
First
ForestChristian Church
Park Baptist 103 Hodges, Carl Junction, MO 417-649-7200 Food Pantry
Church Food Pantry & Open T/TH 1-3 pm. (Food) Open 1st Mon. 9 am - 1
Clothing Ministry 725 Highview, Joplin, MO 417-623-4606 pm. (Clothing)
Good Finds - Joplin 706 S. Main Joplin, MO 417-623-2200
Goodwill - Carthage 132 W. George Phelps St. Carthage, MO 417-358-2600
Goodwill - Joplin 2102 S. Rangeline Joplin, MO 417-782-6363

Can provide clothing for low income or disaster

affected families. Must provide family w/a letter
Hope Chest Thrift Store 1651 W. 7th St. Ste. 6, Joplin, MO 417-626-2929 referring them to receive items for free.
Jasper Country Family
Support Division 601 Commercial, Joplin, MO 417-629-3050 Food Stamps, TANF

Can provide home-made blankets to children in

Project Linus need or to families after a natural disaster or a fire.
Clothing, food, toiletries, house hold goods.
Mission Joplin 725 S. Highview Ave., Joplin, MO 417-623-0980 Families may access once every two mos.
National
New Life Hunger Hotline
Evangelistic 1-866-3-HUNGRY Call for resource referral.
Center 831 Moffet, Joplin, MO 417-781-1100 Limited can food items, clothing.
417-624-4528 417-
Salvation Army 320 E. 8th St., Joplin, MO 125 E. Fairview Carthage, MO 358-2262 Meals every day at 1:30 p.m.
Salvation Army Thrift 417-624-3836 417-
Stores 302 E. 7th St. Joplin, MO 2419 Fairlawn Dr. Carthage, MO 358-3500
Meals every day at 7 a.m. & 5:45 p.m.; Emergency
housing, food baskets, personal items & furniture
Soul's Harbor
Sovereign Mission
Grace Baptist 917 South Main, Joplin, MO 417-623-7927 when available.
Church
St. Peter's Outreach 1218 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-622-8276 Clothing & Toiletries
House 812 S. Pearl, Joplin, MO 417-206-2588 Food Pantry & Clothing
Open before noon M-TH, 2nd Sat. of the month,
Wed. is first come first serve; Benevelence funds
St. Vincent de Paul's 512 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-625-1085 available
Watered Gardens 531 S. Kentucky Ave., Joplin, MO 417-623-6030 For low income families and the Homeless
Abundant Life Christian Center 6823 Newman Rd., Joplin,
We Care of the 4 States MO 64801 417-635-1600 Emergency Food - Call to make an appt. first.

WIC
Wildwood Baptist 321 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 64801 417-623-1928 Food & Formula assistance for Families w/Chilren
Church 4827 E. 20th St., Joplin, MO 417-623-6466 Food Pantry

FURNITURE/APPLIANCES
Carthage Crisis Center 100 S. Main St., Carthage, MO 417-358-3533
Crosslines 320 S. School Avenue, Joplin, MO 417-782-8384
Must have a need that is assessed during an
Watered
We Care Gardens
of the Four 531 Kentucky Avenue, Joplin, MO 417-623-6030 interview. Please call ahead for an appt.
States 6879 Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 417-625-1600

GOVERNMENT SERVICES & HOTLINES

Carthage Government
Offices 326 Grant St. Carthage, MO 417-237-7000 www.carthage.govoffice.com
Joplin WIC
Missing/Exploited 321 E. 4th St. Joplin MO 417-623-1928 Food and formula assistance
Children Hotline 1-800-843-5678
Missouri Child Abuse or
Neglect Hotline 1-800-392-3738 http://dss.gov/cd/can.htm

1-888-761-4357
573-445-5035 Text
Missouri
Missouri Crisis Line of
Department HAND to 839863 MissouriCrisisLine@yahoo.com
Social Services - Joplin, Resources for children and families in need:
MO (Jasper County childcare, counseling, abuse reporting, foster care
Children's Division)
Missouri School 601 Commercial Joplin, MO www.dss.mo.gov/pr_cs.htm 417-629-3065 etc
Violence Hotline P.O. Box 88 Jefferson City, MO 65103 1-866-748-7047 www.schoolviolencehotline.com
Social Security
National SuicideOffice 4102 S. Arizona Ave Joplin, MO 1-866-964-7421 http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The 24-hr crisis hotline provides brief phone and
Ozark Center Crisis 417-347-7720 1- text counseling, education, information and referral
Intervention Services 1105 E. 32nd St. Joplin, MO 800-247-0661 services.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Carthage
EconomicCrisis Center
Securities 100 S. Main St., Carthage, MO 417-358-3533 carthagecrisiscenter@gmail.com
Corporation of the
Southwest Area
Economic Security 1924 W 4th St. Joplin Mo 417-781-0352
Corporation - Air Emergency Air Conditioner donations - Must meet
Conditioner Give-Away 302 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 417-781-0352 criteria.
Economic Security -
Disabled Persons 302 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 417-781-0352
417-782-1772 417-
Economic Security - 451-6106 417-235-
Transitional Housing 302 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 6140 Housing for victims of domestic violence.
Build homes or provide no interest loans
Habitat for Humanity 5201 N. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-782-6533 www.joplinhabitat.net

Donated building supplies, furniture, appliances;

Habitat Restore 5201 North Main St, Joplin MO 417-782-6533 open M-Sat.9am-4pm; ReStore Facebook Page

Harry S. Truman Down payment assistance for purchasing a new

Community home (Income-based qualifications), Some income-
Development 800 Pennell St Carl Junction MO 417-649-6400 based rental properties available.
Housing Authority of
Joplin
Jasper County Housing 1834 W. 24th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-4514 Section 8 Housing - Joplin City Limits
Authority 302 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 417-781-0352
Joplin Area Fuller partners with individuals and organizations to help
Center for Housing, Inc PO box 3805 Joplin, MO vickiewilson@fullercenter.org provide shelter for people in need
MO Housing 417-553-5383
Development
Commission
Ozark Center - 920 Main Street Suite 1400 Kansas City MO 816-759-6600 Section 8 Housing
Community Care
Program
Salvation Army's Center 3220 Wisconsin, Joplin, MO 417-347-7630 www.ozarkcenter.com
of HopeRental Housing
SWMO 320 E. 8th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-4528 Emergency shelter, transitional housing
Association
Southwest Missouri P.O. Box 1801, Joplin, MO 417-781-3337 For those w/Mental Illness diagnosis
Chapter of the
American Red Cross 410 S. Jackson Joplin, MO 64801 417-624-4411 www.redcross-swmo.org

Carthage Water & INCOME ASSISTANCE/UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Electric Plant 627 W. Centennial Carthage, MO 417-237-7300 cwepnet.com
Catholic Charities of
Southern
CrosslinesMOChurches of 824 & 826 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-624-3790 Rent & Utility assistance; Disaster Case Mngmt.
SWMO 417-782-8384 Rent & Utility assistance
Crisis utility assistance, monthly utility assistance,
Economic Security winter energy assistance - Empire Elec. Customers
Corporation 320 School St., Joplin MO 417-781-0352 only
Heartland
H20 Help -Propane
MO 110 N. Enterprise Dr. PO Box 98 Girard KS 66743 1-800-211-9101 Various payment options.
American Water 2709 Woodson Rd., St. Louis, MO 314-863-0015 Must meet criteria for financial need

Red Cross 410 Jackson, Joplin, MO 417-624-4411 Empire elec. Bills. Require proof of shut-off notice.

*For doctors who take MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Medicaid, contact
Freeman or Mercy for
an updated list.
4U Testing
AIDS Project of the 3929 E. 7th St., Joplin, Mo 417-621-1006 STD Test Clinic
Ozarks 513 Kentucky, Joplin, MO 417-624-5788 Free testing. Appt. required.
Access Family Care 530 S. Maiden Ln., Joplin, MO 417-782-6200 Accepts Medicaid; Sliding Fee Scale
Provide medical services for no/under-insured
All Ages Medical Care 101 N. Rangeline Rd., Joplin, MO 417-781-4250 children/adults
 Medical equipment & supplies including hearing
Chilren's Miracle 417-347-3793 417- aids, eyeglasses, wheelchairs, etc. Must apply for
Network 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 347-6639 funding.
City of Joplin Health
Department
Community Clinic - 321 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-623-6122 Immunization, Medical Assistance, Birth Certificates
Joplin
Community Clinic - 701 S. Joplin Ave. 417-624-5500 Free/Low-income services
Carthage
Community Health 800 Grant St., Carthage, MO 417-237-0400 Free/Low-income services
Center of Southeast
Kansas 3011 N. Michigan, Pittsburg, KS 620-231-9873

This clinic offers basic medical attention for $60:

ear infections, body pains, minor injuries, etc. Also
Complete
Economic Quick Care
Security 2232 S. Garrison Carthage, MO 417-358-8882 provides basic gynecological care.
Corperation - Women's
Clinic 302 S Joplin, Joplin, MO 417-781-0352 Physical exams, breast exams, pap smear
Freeman Hospital 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-347-1111
Jasper County Health
Dept. 105 N. Lincoln St., Carthage, MO 64836 417-358-3111 Immunizations, Pregnancy testing, Women's health.
A clinic offering pregnancy counseling,
417-388-3434 417- information and sexual health services.
Choices Medical 2337 Fairlawn Carthage, MO 531 E. 7th St. Joplin, MO 624-8030 www.lifechoices.org
2817 St. John's Blvd. Joplin, MO 3125 Dr. Russell Smith 417-781-2727 417-
Mercy Hospital Way Carthage, MO 358-8121 www.mercy.org
A walk in clinic offering primary care for adults and
Mercy Convenient Care 1313 S. Rangeline Joplin, MO 417-623-2207 children.
Newton County Health Pregnancy testing, STD testing, Immunizations,
Dept. 812 W. Harmony, Neosho, MO 417-451-3743 WIC, Lead testing.
A clinic offering services for pregnancy testing,
birth control, STD, women's health services and
Planned Parenthood 710 Illinois Joplin, MO 417-781-6500 general health care.
Quit Day Group Health
Solutions Website: https://quitday.org Web resources to help people quit smoking.
Care 417-553-0218
Provide medical services for no/under-insured
Walk-In Doc 1531 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-624-6666 children/adults
Freeman Hospital 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 417-347-1111 Hospital

PARENTING EDUCATION
The Alliance of SWMO 1027 S. Main St. LL - Ste. 7, Joplin, MO 417-782-9899 Free parenting classes available.
 Home Visits - child development, nutrition,
Early Head
Choices Start Joplin
Medical- 417-206-3629 parenting help.
Choices Medical- 531 E. 7th St., Joplin, MO 2337 Fairlawn Drive, Carthage, 417-624-8030 417-
Carthage MO 359-5555 Parenting classes available.
Parenting Solutions 2601 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO 417-623-2345 Parent aides, Parenting classes.
Parent Link 1-800-552-8522 Answers to Parenting questions.

Parents As Teachers - 417-625-5365 417-

Joplin, Carthage, Carl 359-7012 417-649-
Junction, Neosho, 5709 417-451-8632 Home Visits - child development, nutrition,
Webb City 610 S. Forest Ave., Joplin, MO 1814 Fir Rd., Carthage, MO 417-673-6073 parenting help.

Planned Parenthood 710 Illinois, Joplin, MO 417-781-6500 Pregnancy testing, STD testing, & GYN exams.

POISON CONTROL
Poison Control Hotline 1-800-222-1222

PREGNANCY COUNSELING & INFORMATION

Family Planning
(Economic Security) 302 S. Joplin, Joplin, MO 417-781-0352
Catholic Charities of
Southern Missouri 403 4th Street Joplin, MO 417-624-3790 Pregnancy counseling (crisis maternity home)
Care Net Pregnancy Free pregnancy tests, peer counseling, pregnancy
Resource Center 1015 S. Neosho Blvd Neosho, MO 417-455-0100 education

Confidential services for men & women, STD

Testing & Treatment, Pregnancy Tests, Accurate
Choices Medical Information on Pregnancy options, Limited
Services-Joplin 531 E. 7th St., Joplin, MO 417-624-8030 Ultrasounds, Referrals, Parenting classes available.

Confidential services for men & women, STD

Testing & Treatment, Pregnancy Tests, Accurate
Information on Pregnancy options, Limited
Choices Medical Services-2337
Carthage
Fairlawn Drive, Carthage, MO 417-359-5555 Ultrasounds, Referrals, Parenting classes available.
Planned Parenthood 710 Illinois, Joplin, MO 417-781-6500
4UTesting University Plaza, 3929 E. 7th St. Ste. F, Joplin, MO 417-621-1006 Free pregnancy test.
 PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
Chilren's Miracle 417-347-3793 417-
Network 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 347-6639 Must apply for funding.
Missouri Drug Card www.modrugcard.com
Needy Medsfor Rx
Partnership www.needymeds.com 215-625-9609 Resource for meds/services/medicaid info
Assistance www.pparx.org 1-888-477-2669
Partnership for Resource for prescription assistance for low
Prescription Assistance 1-800-762-4636 income individuals.
www.phrma.org
RxAssist www.rxassist.org 401-729-3284 Online forms/medication assistance.

PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS - CHILDREN

Heartland Hospital
Lakeland Regional 1600 W. Ashland, Nevada, MO 1-800-654-9605
Hospital 440 S. Market, Springfield, MO 1-800-432-1210
Royal Oaks 307 S. Main, Windsor, MO 1-800-456-2634
Cox North 1423 North Jefferson, Springfield, MO 417-269-3000

Child Abuse & Neglect PUBLIC SAFETY

Hotline 1-800-392-3738
Joplin
Joplin Area
PoliceFire Marshall
- Non- 417-623-0403
Emergency 417-623-3131
Marijuana Hotline
Methamphetamine 1-866-847-5978
Hotline 1-888-823-6384
Missing Persons
Sex Offender Hotline
Registry 1-800-877-3452
Hotline 1-888-767-6747

READING IMPROVEMENT INSTRUCTION

Joplin Adult Basic Literacy services, GED classes, ACT prep, ESL
Education 123 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-625-5263 classes
Joplin Neighborhood
Adult Literacy Action 123 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-782-2646 Literacy services for adults.
 SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES
417-347-7720 1-
Ozark
SuicideCenter
Prevention 530 E. 34th St., Joplin, MO 800-247-0661
Hotline 1-800-273-8255

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Chilren's Miracle 417-347-3793 417- Funds for emergency transportation only. Call for
Network 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 347-6639 more info & requirements.
Economic Security
Corperation 302 S. Joplin, Joplin, MO 417-781-0352 Call for additional info & eligibility requirements.
Joplin Cab Coupon Live in city limits, meet family income guidelines,
Program 602 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-624-0820 disability.

Reservation: 417-
MAPS (Metro Area Para 626-8607 Dispatch:
Transit) 602 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-626-8609 Transportation for anyone.
MO Non-Emergency Call 5 days before scheduled appt. w/a local
Medical Transportation 1-866-269-5927 medicaid provider.
OATS 1-800-770-6287

Reservation: 417-
626-8607 Dispatch:
Sunshine Lamp
Wheels For Trolley
Workers - 602 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 417-626-8609
Joplin Family Worship
Center 5290 E. 7th St., Joplin, MO 417-623-6134 Transportation - looking for attending school.

VISION SERVICES
Children's Miracle 417-347-3793 417-
Network
Community Clinic of 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 347-6639 Provides eyeglasses. Must apply.
Joplin
Joplin Asssociation for 701 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 417-624-5500 For youth.
the Blind 311 S. Schifferdecker, Joplin, MO 417-623-5721
Helps provide eye glasses for children - access
Lions Club 1827 S. Wall, Joplin, MO 417-623-6129 through the community clinic.

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
Big Brothers, Big
Sisters of the Ozarks 3510 East 3rd Street, Joplin, MO 417-626-9244 Mentors for Children
Boy Scouts 2702 N. Richard Joseph Blvd. Ste 113, Joplin, MO 417-624-4168
Computer training & after school programs,
Boys and Girls
Girl Scouts OzarkClub
Area 317 Comingo Ave., Joplin, MO 417-623-8072 recreation, supervision for children ages 5-18.
Council 1029 East 7th Street, Joplin MO 417-623-8277
Joplin Family Y, South Recreational & sports programs. After school &
Facility 3404 McIntosh Circle, Joplin, MO 417-781-9622 summer child care.
Joplin Family Y, Recreational & sports programs. After school &
Downtown 510 S. Wall, Joplin, MO 417-623-4597 summer child care.

LGBT support group for teens and young adults.

JoMoEq jomoeq@gmail.com Meets every 4th Thursday of the month.
Fair Acres, Carthage, Recreational & sports programs. After school &
Family Y 2600 Grand Ave., Carthage, Mo 417-358-1070 summer child care.

Assist 16-21 with gaining work experience and

V.O.I.C.E.S Youth Missouri Career Center Neosho, MO providing skills to imporve academic ability to
Program www.voicesyouth.com/?page_id=12 417-451-2223 increase success in school and the workforce
Victory Ministry 3405 S. Hammons Blvd Joplin, MO 417-206-6886 Youth outreach program

MO Dept Health & OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS:

Services 1-800-392-0210
Alcoholics Anonymous 1-800-299-5454
Alzheimer's Disease
American Cancer 1-800-272-3900
Society
AmericanResponse
Council for 1-800-227-2345
the Blind Heart
American 1-800-424-8666
Association
American Kidney 1-800-242-8721
Foundation
American Social Health 1-800-622-9010
Association 1-800-230-6039 Health, Education, STD prevention
America's Charities 1-800-458-9505
AmeriCorps Program
Asthma & Allergy 705 Illinois Ave Ste.1 Joplin, MO 417-623-0065
Foundation 1-800-727-8462
Attention Deficit
Disorder Association 1-800-487-2282
Betty Ford Center
Birthright/Abortion 1-800-854-9211
Alternative 1-800-848-5683
Camp Heartland
CDC National AIDS 1-800-724-4673
Hotline 1-800-232-4636
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 National
Child
Child Abuse Hotline &
Care Resource 1-800-392-3738 Missouri
Referral 1-800-743-8497
Child Find 1-800-292-9688 or 1-800-426-4678

CLAIM 1-800-390-3330 Counseling & assistance for those w/Medicare.

Consumer Credit
Counseling Service
Consumer Product 1-800-346-4930
Hotline 1-800-638-2772
DARE America
Domestic Violence 1-800-223-3273
Hotline
Down's Syndrome 1-800-416-1772
Society 1-800-221-4602
EBT Customer Service 1-800-997-7777
Educare 417-358-2274 Child care training for non-licensed providers.
Elderly Abuse & Neglect 1-800-392-0210
Family
Girls & Violence
Boys TownHotline 1-800-831-6863
National Hotline 1-800-448-3000
Income TaxSouthwest
Legal Aid, Forms 1-800-877-6881
Missouri 1-417-881-0533
Make A Wish,
Missing ChildrenMissouri
Help 1-800-458-5058
Center 1-800-548-5058
MO Dept of Social
Services for the Blind
National Arthritis 1-800-592-6004
Foundation Hotline
National Center for 1-562-437-6808
Missing Children
National Center for 1-800-843-5678
Victims
NationalofDomestic
Crime 1-800-394-2255
Violence HotlineSeal
National Easter 1-800-799-7233
Society
National Fingerprint 1-800-221-6827
Program
National Fraud 1-800-422-8486 Child Identification.
Information Center 1-800-876-7060
National Immunization
Info Hotline
National Runaway 1-800-232-2522
Switchboard 1-800-786-2929
National
Nutrition STD Hotline
Information 1-800-227-8922
Service
Parental Stress Help 1-800-633-0445
Line
Parents Anonymous 1-800-367-2543
Hotline 1-800-421-0353 Child Abuse Prevention.
Poison Control Center
Social Security 1-800-222-1222
Administration
Solutions for Better 1-866-964-7421
Aging 1-888-405-4242
Utility Complaints 1-800-392-4211
Veterans' Affairs 1-800-827-1000