- Nixa Public Schools
- Family Assistance Community Resources
Family Assistance
Page Navigation
Family Assistance Resources and Referral List
-
This page was designed for our families who need a little extra assistance. If you or your organization would like to become a resource for our families please email quicknews@nixaschools.net.
-
Care To Learn
Care to Learn
Care to Learn focuses on meeting the emergent needs of students in the areas of health, hunger, and hygiene.
Care to Learn Nixa resource page, click here.
Chapter Liaison: Annie Zimmerman
Phone: 417-724-3592
Email: anniezimmerman@nixaschools.net
-
Children's Clothing Assistance
Abundant Blessings
Abundant Blessings provides clothing for children from birth through high school. Children can be re-outfitted once per quarter. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, appointments must be made Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Phone: 417-294-9157
-
Credit Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Provides assistance with budgeting, debt management, and financial coaching.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Phone: (417) 889-7474
Address: 1515 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
-
Dental Services
Children’s Smile Center
Dental services for individuals 1-19 years old and pregnant women.Clients must be a MoHealthNet recipients.
Clients must reside in Stone, Christian, Barry, and Lawrence County.
Phone: 417-582-5439
To view more information, click here.
Jordan Valley Community Health Center
Exams, cleanings, extractions, root canal therapy, crowns, partials, urgent dental needs, tooth pain, surgery center, etc.
Accepts all ages, all payment types, and a sliding scale for low-income families.
Phone: 417-831-0150
-
Disability Services
Empower:Abilities
Disability resource center for anyone with a physical or mental disability.
Information referral, advocacy, peer support, independent living skills, home and community-based services, youth programs, social groups.
Phone: 417-886-1188
Email: info@empowerabilities.org
To view more information, click here.
-
Disaster Assistance
Red Cross
Phone: 417-832-9500
Address: 1835 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802
Emergency Management Agency
Phone: 417-582-5400
Address: 110 E. Elm, #60, Ozark, MO 65721
Christian County Emergency Management
Provides information on how to plan and prepare for emergencies as well as response and recovery resources for after emergencies.
Provides information regarding severe weather conditions and locations of FEMA shelters.
Phone: 417-582-5400
-
Family Assistance
United Way
With the use of the Community Economic Relief Fund. United Way may help with bills, rent, and food.
Call 1-866-211-9966 and provide your zip code for a list of agencies who provide assistance.
-
Family Support - Counseling and Psychological Services
All Things New Counseling Services
A faith-based counseling experience.
Offers telehealth appointments.
Phone: 417-848-5574
To view more information, click here.
Burrell Behavioral Health
Counseling services, medication management, parent-child interaction therapy, parent management training, adolescent substance abuse, KLASS (Kids Learning About Social Skills), an autism center, and more.
Psychological evaluations
Phone: 417-761-5000
To view more information, click here.
CC Counseling Services
Individual therapy, play therapy, autism therapy, group therapy, family therapy, marriage therapy, etc.
Psychological evaluations are provided.
Phone: 417-720-8023
Address: 5349 North 22nd Street, Suite 7 Ozark, MO 65721
To view more information, click here.
Center City Counseling Center
Offers play counseling sessions, therapy, and child-parent-relationship training.
Accepts all clients ages 2+ for individuals, couples, and families
Counseling sessions last 50 minutes and cost $5-20 per session, depending on income level. Fees can be reduced or waived if the fee presents an economic difficulty.
Phone: 417-836-3215
To view more information, click here.
Children’s Day Treatment Program
Focuses on improving a child’s self-esteem, his/her social functioning with other children and adults, and his/her developmental competence in areas that are important to school success.
Available for children ages 3 years through kindergarten.
Contact Melissa Burns: Phone: 417-761-5434 or Email: Melissa.Burns@Burrellcenter.com
To view more information, click here.
Christian Counseling Services
Provides individual, premarital, marital, and children/adolescent faith-based services.
Phone: 417-881-8900
To view more information, click here.
Counseling Solutions of the Ozarks
Individual, family, child, adolescent, couple, group, grief, and trauma counseling services.
Phone: 417-887-9950
To view more information, click here.
Dr. Bradford & Associates
Provides mental health services for individuals, community agencies, churches, counselors, hospitals, schools, and the courts.
Extensive experience in behavioral health services, assessment, counseling, parental fitness, substance abuse, psychosexual assessment, and treatment planning.
Phone: 417-833-9999
To view more information, click here.
Lost and Found Grief Center
Grief support groups for children, adults, and their families grieving the death of a parent, primary caregiver, or sibling.
Special trauma groups
Crisis support
Phone: 417-865-9998
To view more information, click here.
McGuire Christian Counseling Services
Offers anxiety and self-esteem counseling, EMDR therapy, depression, vocational, financial, and many more types of counseling.
Offer Autism support services and Trauma/PTSD services.
Phone: 417-866-7773
To view more information, click here.
Midwest Assessment and Psychotherapy Solutions
Mental health and educational services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Specialties in ADHD, learning-related problems, behavioral modification, play therapy, phase of life clarification, developmental delays/disabilities, families and couples, and substance abuse.
Phone: 417-413-1539
To view more information, click here.
Nixa Counseling Center
Offers counseling services.
Phone: 417-725-8922
Orchard Counseling
Services include individual, trauma, marriage and family therapy.
Phone: 417-865-6955
To view more information, click here.
Ozark Psychological
Phone: 417-882-4485
Address: 1736 East Sunshine St. #811, Springfield, MO 65804
Perspectives Counseling Center
Offers counseling services.
Phone: 417-773-9666
To view more information, click here.
Preferred Family Healthcare
Serves those with developmental disabilities, children in foster care, those seeking employment, individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorder, or domestic violence, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, are on the autism spectrum, or have been impacted by a brain injury.
To view more information regarding locations and phone numbers, click here.
Robert Jason Grant Ed.D AutPlay Therapy Clinic
Clinic and in-home therapy and education services.
Phone: 417-755-9042
Email: autplayoffice@gmail.com
To view more information, click here.
Solution Based Choices
Counseling center
Phone: 417-234-5523
Touchstone Counseling
Counseling for individuals, couples, families, etc. | Courtroom support | Anger management
Phone: 417-581-6911
To view more information, click here.
Burrell Behavioral Health Homeless Services
Provides mental health rehabilitative and holistic treatment case management for those experiencing homelessness or are at a higher risk of experiencing homelessness.
Must have Medicaid for CRPC case management services.
If temporary assistance is needed, evaluations are offered on a case-by-case basis.
Phone: 417-761-5495
To view more information, click here.
Overeaters Anonymous
Offers resources, free meetings, and a 12-step program of recovery for compulsive eating.
Phone: 505-891-2664
-
Financial Assistance
Care to Learn
Care to Learn focuses on meeting the emergent needs of students in the areas of health, hunger, and hygiene.
Care to Learn Nixa resource page, click here.
Chapter Liaison: Annie Zimmerman
Phone: 417-724-3592
Email: anniezimmerman@nixaschools.net
Help Give Hope
Provides resources (utility assistance, gas/grocery vouchers, bus passes, used cars, Christmas gifts, etc.) to families with children 18 or younger.
To view more information, click here.
Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
Family planning, foster grandparent, head start, housing, low-income home energy assistance (LIHEAP), neighborhood centers, and weatherization.
Phone: 417-862-4314
To vire more information, click here.
Salvation Army
Back-to-school assistance, rental assistance, clothing, diapers/formula, prescription assistance, and transportation.
Phone: 417-862-5509
To view more information, click here.
Springfield Unemployment Office
Provides unemployment benefits to those who have recently lost their jobs at no fault of their own, natural disaster, or quit for a good cause.
Phone: 417-895-6851
To view more information, click here.
United Way of the OzarksInvests in programs that form a safety net for families experiencing challenges and focus on education to get upstream on reducing poverty.
Phone: 417-863-7700
To view more information, click here.
Project Birthday Bag
Provides ‘Happy Birthdays’ to underprivileged children and their parents/guardians.
Email: info@projectbirthdaybag.com
-
Food Assistance
Crosslines Community Resource Center
Provides those in need with food assistance, referral services, hygiene items, clothing vouchers, and case management services.
Phone: 417-869-0563
To view more information, click here.
Harbor House Feeding Program
Free lunch is served daily from noon-1:00 p.m. to anyone who is hungry.
Phone: 417-831-3371
To view more information, click here.
Least of These Food Pantry
Provides food, clothing, household items, and other resources to residents of Christian County.
Other resources include computer and printer availability, laundry services, monthly couponing class, resume building, budgeting, thanksgiving food baskets, etc.
Phone: 417-724-2500
To view more information, click here.
Ozarks Food Harvest
Food resources for Southwest Missouri
Phone: 417-865-3411
To view more information, click here.
Salvation Army
Emergency food pantry
Phone: 417-862-5509
To view more information, click here.
St. Joseph Cathedral Food Pantry
Food distribution center
Phone: 417-744-2490
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 - 11 a.m.
To view more information, click here.
Union Hill Church of Christ
Emergency food pantry that provides three days’ worth of food assistance.
Phone: 417-725-6036
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 a.m.
-
Food Stamps, Child Care Asst., & Medicaid
Family Support Division
Phone: 417-581-7511 / 855-373-4636
Address: 4715 Towne Centre Dr., Ozark, MO 65721
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Nixa Welfare Office
Phone: (855) 373-4636
Address: 105 Ridgecrest Ave. Nixa, MO 65714
Hours: Monday & Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Nutrition Program Associate
Phone: 417-581-3558
Address: 202 W. Elm Ozark, MO 65721
-
Housing Assistance
Franciscan Villa
One of The Kitchen, Inc.’s affordable housing communities for income-qualifying persons living at or below 50% of the median income.
Phone: 417-869-5417
To view more information, click here.
OACAC Housing Assistance
Applicants must be income eligible for placement on the waiting list for assistance. Total household income must fall at or below 50% of the area median income. Social security cards are required.
Phone: 417-862-4314
To view more information, click here.
Victory Mission: Victory Square (864-2235)
Homeless shelter in Springfield for men ages 18 and up. Provides a clean, safe, supportive, and sober place to stay. Provides nutritious meals, healthcare, 12/12 addictions program, Bible studies, life skills courses, Christian counseling
Phone: 417-864-2200
Fax: 417-612-7085
To view more information, click here.
Wood Spring Suites
An extended-stay hotel with three suite layouts for nightly, weekly, or monthly rates. All rooms are pet friendly and have access to an in-room kitchen and laundry services.
Phone: 417-886-8600
To view more information, click here.
Rare Breed Youth Housing
Provides housing programs for homeless youth ages 17-24
Phone: 417-865-6400
To view more information, click here.
Rare Breed Outreach Center
Free and confidential services to at-risk and homeless youth ages 13-20 (up to 24 years old, Tuesdays and Thursdays after 6 p.m.).
Build positive relationships and basic needs.
Develop a unique plan for that youth to gain employment, get their basic education, get their mental health stabilized, receive substance abuse treatment, and get into stable housing.
Case management services assist Rare Breed clients to navigate more severe needs, including mental health, substance abuse, employment, education, and short/long-term housing.
Phone: 417-837-1500
To view more information, click here.
One Door
The first number to call to see which shelters may be available and which can take children, teenagers, families, men, or women.
Provides a central point of entry for many of the shelters and shelter-related services in the Greene, Christian, and Webster Continuum of Care geographic area.
Resource directory for other social service organizations.
Phone: 417-225-7499
To view more information, click here.
Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
Helps pay rent for low-income residents so they may live in a house, apartment, or mobile home which is decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable.
Total household income must fall at or below 50% of the Area Median Income.
Phone (Christian County): 417-581-7631
To view more information, click here.
Lifehouse Crisis Maternity Home
Provides a long-term, comprehensive crisis maternity home to homeless expecting mothers.
Phone: 417-720-4213
To view more information, click here.
Extended Stay America
Provides extended stay services.
All rooms are non-smoking and provide an in-room kitchen.
Phone: 417-823-9100
To view more information, click here.
Great Circle Empowering Youth: Homeless Teen Program
Provides shelter and critical aftercare services to help meet basic needs for homeless youth ages 10-18 and prepares them for success on the path ahead.
Emergency shelter, job training, life skills, community resources, counseling.
Phone: 417-424-3577
To view more information, click here.
Arbor Suites at the Mall
Provides extended stay services at their hotel.
Phone: 417-887-8383
To view more information, click here.
Safe to Sleep
Provides a temporary shelter for women who are homeless.
Must have an assessment by One Door prior to entering the shelter.
Phone: 417-225-7499
After Hours Phone: 417-761-5555
To view more information, click here.
Home at Last
Provides rent assistance, utility assistance, household items, case management, and more for veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Phone: 417-225-7410
To view more information, click here.
Red Cross
Provides safe shelter, food, emotional support, health services, and critical relief items to those affected by a disaster.
Phone: 417-832-9500
-
Internet Access and or Paper- List of Providers
FREE Wi-Fi Available At Ozark Electric Cooperative
Ozark Electric Cooperative has been offering FREE educational Wi-Fi in our parking lots at each of our three offices at Mt. Vernon, Nixa, and Cape Fair, for any student or parents with younger students who wish to use it. There are five dedicated parking spots for wifi use between the hours of 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. There is a banner on the side of each building with the same info and parking signs showing them where to park.
Ozark Electric Cooperative serves electricity to many students’ homes and some of the schools. Students/parents do not have to be served by Ozark Electric Cooperative to come and use the Wi-Fi for FREE! No strings attached.
Physical addresses for three local offices:
Location: 2007 N. James River Court (Hwy AA north of Nixa) Nixa, Mo
Location: 10943 Hwy 39 (intersection of Hwys 39 & 174 north side of town) Mt. Vernon, Mo
Location: 7928 State Hwy 76 (just west of the Cape Fair bridge) Cape Fair, Mo
There are many companies that are offering internet access services to those affected by Covid-19. However, some of these services require pre-qualifications. One of these pre-qualifications will be applying for and approval of the “free/reduced lunch” application, which can be found here: https://www.nixapublicschools.net/mealassistance
Businesses that offer low-cost internet:
Suddenlink offers Altice Advantage Internet
Altice USA is free for 60 days, where available, to any household in our service area that has a student from K-12 and/or college.
This special Suddenlink service is for students who are displaced due to school closures and who don’t have Internet access at home.
After your first 60 free days of Internet service expires, those affected can either cancel the service or keep it as a regular paying Altice Advantage Internet customer at the low rate of only $14.99 per month, with no annual contract.
Attached, you will find extensive information related to the offer, including qualifications, terms, and how to apply for the services. If you have any questions or concerns, you may call Suddenlink directly at 1-888-633-0030.
Unlimited AT&T Home Internet
All AT&T consumer home internet wireline customers, as well as Fixed Wireless Internet, can use unlimited internet data. Additionally, we will continue to offer internet access for qualifying limited-income households at $10 per month through our Access from AT&T program. We’ve expanded eligibility to Access from AT&T to households participating in the National School Lunch Program and Head Start. Additionally, we’re offering new Access from AT&T customers two months of free service.
For more information, click here.
Verizon
Some fees are waived, click here to learn more.
Comcast
Free wifi for low-income families. For more information, click here.
Spectrum
Beginning Monday, March 16, we’ll offer two free months of internet and WiFi services to new customers in households with Pre-K to 12 or college students who need remote education. This discount will be applied as a credit for your first two months of internet services. We’ll waive any installation or pre-payment fees to help get you started. You can qualify for this offer if you: have a student of qualifying age at your service address with remote educational needs and have not subscribed to our internet services within the past 30 days. Call 1-855-243-8892 to sign up for this offer, or to view more information, click here.
-
Job Assistance
Job Corps
Free education and training programs for eligible young people at least 16 years old that qualify as low-income.
Phone: 800-733-5627
To view more information, click here.
Missouri Career Center, Ozark Region
Employment services and guidance.
Phone: 417-887-4343
To view more information, click here.
Victory House
Offers job training, life skills, and school programs to women ages 20 and older.
Phone: 417-831-6387
-
Legal Guidance
Christian County Children’s Division
Provides child welfare services to children and families in Christian County.
Investigating child abuse/neglect reports, services to intact families, services to children in foster care, and licensing of foster and adoptive homes.
Phone: 417-581-7511
To view more information, click here.
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
Provides representation to the low-income and elderly in civil matters only
Eligibility may be based on income and assets of all members of the household and the legal problem.
Phone: 417-881-1397
To view more information, click here.
Springfield Metropolitan Bar
Springfield Metro area referral for legal help
Phone: 417-831-2783
-
Medical Assistance
Volunteers In Medicine Christian County
Volunteers in Medicine Christian County is dedicated to providing free high-quality health care to uninsured, under-served, and homeless residents in Christian County who are 18-64 years of age and live at or below the 200% Federal Poverty Level.
To see if you are eligible, click here.
Clinic Dates and Times:
To see upcoming patient events, click here.
For an appointment, call 417-267-1667
AIDS Project of the Ozarks (881-1900)
Offers HIV counseling and testing, case management, medical care, etc.
HIV testing is free, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and uses a sliding fee scale for other services.
Phone: 417-881-1900
To view more information, click here.
Christian County Health Department
Immunizations, pregnancy tests, exams, family planning, WIC program, etc.
Phone: 417-581-7285
To view more information, click here.
CoxHealth Center- Nixa
Accepts all ages, Medicaid. No emergencies.
Phone: 417-269-2227
To view more information, click here.
Family Medical Care Clinic
Located at Cox North, does not accept walk-ins.
Accepts Medicaid.
Phone: 417-269-8817
To view more information, click here.
Family Medical Walk-In Clinic- Nixa
Offers help with acute illnesses and minor injuries, as well as for work-related medical services. Members can receive office visits, including everything done in-house that day, for $35.
Phone: 417-890-5550
Jordan Valley Community Health Center
Services include family medicine, internal medicine, diabetes education, pediatric care, immunizations, optometry, outpatient procedures, mammograms, etc.
Accepts all ages and all payment types.
Sliding scale for low-income families.
Phone: 417-831-0150
To view more information, click here.
Medicaid Transport
Provides non-emergency appointments that are covered by Medicaid.
Phone: 866-269-5927
To view more information, click here.
Mercy Clinic Family Medicine- Nixa
Offers a broad range of medical care, including physical exams, sports physicals, treatment of minor injuries, x-rays, childhood immunizations, women’s health, etc.
Phone: 417-724-5200
To view more information, click here.
Pregnancy Care Center
Provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and information on pregnancy options to young women and men who are facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Offers classes on topics such as healthy relationships, money management, nutrition, legal issues, pregnancy, and parenting.
Text or call: 417-877-0800
To view more information, click here.
-
Men's Services
Mission Springfield Victory
Phone: 417-864-2235
Address: 1610 N. Broadway, Springfield, MO 65803
Harbor House
Phone: 417-831-3371
Address: 636 Boonville, Springfield, MO 65806
-
Mental Health Assistance
Awaken360
A therapeutic academy in a school-like setting Monday - Friday where youth 10-18 are empowered to overcome life-controlling obstacles, and hope is restored to families.
Phone: 417-251-1750
To view more information, click here.
Burrell Crisis Line
Free, immediate, 24/7 response for individuals who have a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide.
Southwest Missouri Phone: 800-494-7355
Central Missouri Phone: 800-395-2132
Burrell Behavioral Health Specialized Services for the Developmentally DisabledOffers personal assistance, home skills lessons, job discovery, crisis intervention, and residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Psychological evaluations are offered.
Phone: 417-761-6320
To view more information, click here.
Heartland Behavioral Health Services
Services include residential treatment, acute hospitalization, trauma-focused therapy, and equestrian therapy.
Phone: 800-654-9605
Lakeland Behavioral Health Inpatient & Residential
Inpatient programs for children, adolescents, and seniors. Residential programs for children and adolescents. TRICARE Military Dependent Programs
Phone: 844-343-0789
To view more information, click here.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
24/7 hotline for those experiencing suicidal ideation.
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
To view more information, click here.
Piney Ridge Center
A residential treatment center that has educational services provided by the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Phone: 573-842-2097
To view more information, click here.
Royal Oaks Hospital
Services include psychiatric inpatient services and psychology services.
Phone: 800-456-2634
To view more information, click here.
Southwest Center for Independent Living (886-1188)
Disability resource center for anyone with a physical or mental disability. Information referral, advocacy, peer support, independent living skills, home, and community-based services, youth programs, and social groups.
Phone: 417-886-1188
-
Other Services
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks
LGBT+ community in the Greater Springfield/Southwest Missouri area
Phone: 417-869-3978
-
Rent Assistance
OACAC Christian Co Neighborhood Center
Phone: 417-581-7631
Address: PO Box 416 / 204 E Elm St., Ozark, MO 65721
OACAC Housing Department
Phone (Non-Emergency): 417-864-3444
Address: 215 S Barnes Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
-
School Supplies
The Back to School Bash provides Nixa students with backpacks, school supplies, clothes, hygiene products, dental hygiene supplies, haircuts, and shoes for those in need.
To view more information on the Back to School Bash, click here.
-
School-Based Services
Contact your child's school counselor for access to Care To Learn and homeless services.
-
Shelter & Resources Info
UNITED WAY 2-1-1
DIAL 211 or visit 211helps.org
Find non-emergency services in your area.
One Door (Community Partnership)
Phone: 417-225-7499
Coordinated entry point for homeless services.
Address: 300 E. Central, Springfield, MO One-Stop shop for referrals
Hours: Monday - Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Burrell Behavioral Health Homeless Services
Phone: 417-761-5532
PATH Services Phone: 417-761-5522
Address: 1736 Plantation Dr, Nixa, MO 65714
-
Substance Abuse Support
Alanon Family Groups
Resources for relatives and friends of alcoholics to deal with the effects of alcohol abuse.Meetings are anonymous and confidential.
No dues or fees for membership.
417-885-9114
Alcoholic Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.No age or education requirements
417-823-7125
Alternatives, Inc.
Offers SATOP classes, counseling services, and assessment evaluations
Evening and weekend appointments available
417-883-7227
Burrell Behavioral Health Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Provides help for alcohol and drug-abusing adolescents and their familiesAbstinence-based treatment program
Adolescents age 12-17
Services include day treatment with residential support and outpatient services
417-761-5400
http://www.burrellcenter.com/services-2/child-and-adolescent-services/adolescent-substance-abuse/
Carl Jones Recovery Center
Substance use (adults), residential (women), outpatient, daycare417-862-3455
https://pfh.org/locations-details?q=2411+w+catalpa+st
Center for Addictions
17 ½ and olderHospital-based treatment and programs for patients affected by addictive disease
Inpatient detox, intensive outpatient, hospitalization, individual counseling, medication-assisted treatment, etc.
417-269-2273
https://www.coxhealth.com/services/behavioral-health/center-addictions/
Burrell Behavioral Health Park Clinic
Division of Burrell Behavioral Health CenterSpecialized services for individuals with mental illnesses AND addictions
Assessments and screenings, Specialized Substance Abuse Services (CSTAR), residential programs, DUI and DWI programs/drug court, youth and adolescent substance abuse services
417-893-7722
wwww.burrellcenter.com/locations/burrell-park-facility
Narcotics Anonymous
Nonprofit society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Groups meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
855-866-7392
Pathways Youth Substance Abuse Services
Services include outpatient therapy and outpatient adult and adolescent substance use disorder treatment
888-403-1071
573-317-9100
Salvation Army Harbor House Rehabilitation Program
Men in this program maintain sobriety, work towards a college education, enter the workforce, receive counseling, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, etc.
417-831-3371
http://www.salvationarmyspringfield.org/what-we-do/harbor-house/
-
Transportation
OATS Transit
2909 N Martin Ave., Springfield, MO 65803
To schedule a ride, call 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287
Provides transportation for any age (18+) in Christian County and to Springfield for a small fee.
To view more information, click here.
Medicaid Transportation Phone: 866-269-5927
Christian County Eastern Senior Transportation
Phone: 417-581-2538
Address: 727 N 9th St., Ozark, MO 65721
Christian County Western Senior Transportation
Phone: 417-725-2322
Address: 404 S Main, Nixa, MO 65714
-
Utility Assistance
OACAC Christian Co Neighborhood Center
Phone: 417-581-7631
Address: PO Box 416 / 204 E Elm St., Ozark, MO 65721
OACAC - LIHEAP
Phone: 417-864-3460
Address: 215 S Barnes Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
-
Veteran Services
Home at Last (The Kitchen, Inc.)
Phone: 417-865-6400
Address: 301 N Main, Springfield, MO 65806
Veterans Health Administration
Provides healthcare for veterans
Phone: 1-877-222-VETS (8387)
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET)
-
Violence Aide
Freedom’s Rest
Provide shelter and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence.
Case management, counseling, and life planning.
Located in Ozark, MO
Phone: 417-299-2494
To view more information, click here.
Harbor House Domestic Center
Provides a safe haven for women and their children needing a safe place to stay as the result of domestic violence.
Case management, personal advocacy, stress management, therapy, crisis intervention, emergency food and clothing, life skills training, job search and interviewing techniques, court advocacy, legal assistance, etc.
Located in Kimberling City, MO
Phone: 417-739-1846
To view more information, click here.
Harmony House
Safe and secure emergency housing for women and children escaping domestic violence
Shelter, care management, advocacy, supportive services, outreach support, prevention education
Phone: 417-837-7700
To view more information, click here.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of the Elderly and Disabled
Investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals 60 and older and people with disabilities between 18 and 59
Call if you suspect someone is being abused, neglected, or exploited
Phone: 800-392-0210
To view more information, click here.
Victim Center
Offers programs to adults and children who have been a victim of crime, education for kids and parents in the courtroom process, victim advocacy services and crisis intervention to a group or individuals.
Therapy includes: Trauma-based counseling for individuals for families (men, women, children), child-parent relationship therapy, sexual assault survivor group, family violence group, sexually at-risk family enrichment group, coping skills group, art therapy group.
Victim advocacy services
Phone: 417-863-7273
-
Women's & Family Crisis Programs
Lifehouse Crisis Maternity Home
Phone: 417-720-4213
Address: 424 E. Monastery St., Springfield, MO 65807
Safe to Sleep
Women’s Overnight Emergency Shelter (Assessment required through One Door).
Phone: 417-862-3586
Address: 627 N Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
Burrell Crisis Line
Phone: 417-761-5555
(Call for night and weekend assessment for Safe to Sleep)
The Salvation Army
Phone: 417-862-5509
Address: 1707 W. Chestnut Expwy, Springfield, MO 65802
Women & Families
Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pregnancy Care Center
Phone: 417-877-0800
Address: 1342 E. Primrose, Springfield 65804
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Harmony House
Phone: 417-837-7700
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline 864-7233 or 800-831-6863
Women & Children Only
Address: 3404 E Ridgeview St., Springfield, MO 65804
Isabel’s House Crisis Nursery
Phone: 417-865-2273
Address: 2750 W. Bennett St., Springfield, MO 65802
Ages: birth to 12 years.
Open 24/7
Freedom’s Rest Family Violence Center
Phone: 417-582-0344 or 417-299-2494
Email: info@freedomsrest.org
Address: 200-280 W Church St Ozark, Missouri 65721
-
Youth Services
Rare Breed (The Kitchen, Inc.)
Phone: 417- 865-6400
Address: 301 N. Main, Springfield, MO 65806
Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Great Circle & Empowering Youth
Phone: 417- 865-1646
24-Hour Emergency Helpline: 417-861-4244
Youth Shelter for ages birth-18
Address: 1212 W. Lombard, Springfield, MO 65806
Open 24/7
Newborns in Need
Provides resources and care items for newborn babies
Phone: 417-881-2229
To view more information, click here.
Isabel’s House (865-2273)
Provides a warm, nurturing, loving environment for children 0-12 years old whose families find themselves in a crisis situation and are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of their children (i.e. loss of home/utilities, parental stress, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, emergency hospital stays, fleeing domestic violence, etc.)
Transportation, clothing, food, medical care, drop off and pick up from their school, resources, and family support.
All services are free.
Admission 24/7, everyday
Phone: 417-865-2273
To view more information, click here.
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch
Therapeutic boarding school for boys coping with anger, emotional issues, depression, behavioral problems, legal problems, or minor drug abuse
For boys 14 to 17 ½ years old
Phone: 888-289-6818
To view more information, click here.
Lives under Construction Ranch
Residential treatment homes for at-risk boys between the ages of 7 and 21.
Behavior management techniques and individualized counseling
Phone: 417-779-5374
To view more information, click here.
Nixa Welfare Office
Provides child care, food assistance, money for needy families, burial assistance, etc.
Phone: 855-373-4636
Hours: Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
