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Family Assistance
Resources and Referral List
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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.
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Care to LearnCare 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.
Contact Annie Zimmerman at 417-724-3592 or anniezimmerman@nixaschools.net
1740 S Glenstone Ave suite r, Springfield, MO 65804
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Children's Clothing Assistance
Abundant Blessings
Provides clothing for children 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 6pm-8pm & Thursday 10am - noon
417-294-9157
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Credit Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling Services- (417) 889-7474
Provides assistance with budgeting, debt management, and financial coaching
1515 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
M-F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, closed weekends
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Dental Services
Children’s Smile Center
Dental services to individuals 1-19 years old and pregnant women.Clients must be a MoHealthNet recipient.
Clients must reside in Stone, Christian, Barry, and Lawrence County.
417-582-5439
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, sliding scale for low-income families
417-831-0150
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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
417-886-1188
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Disaster Assistance
Red Cross - 417-832-9500
1835 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802
Emergency Management Agency - 417-582-5400
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
417-582-5400
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Family Support - Counseling and Psychological Services
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
417-761-5000
CC Counseling Services
Individual therapy, play therapy, autism therapy, group therapy, family therapy, marriage therapy, etc.
Psychological evaluations are provided.
5349 North 22nd Street, Suite 7
Ozark, MO 65721
417-720-8023
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.
417-836-3215
http://education.missouristate.edu/CCCC/ClinicServices.htm
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 at 417-761-5434 or Melissa.Burns@Burrellcenter.com
Counseling Solutions of the Ozarks
Individual, family, child, adolescent, couple, group, grief, and trauma counseling services
417-887-9950
www.CounselingSolutionsOfTheOzarks.com
Lost and Found Grief Center
Grief support groups to children, adults, and their families grieving the death of a parent, primary caregiver, or sibling
Special trauma groups
Crisis support
417-865-9998
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
417-413-1539
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.
(Visit www.pfh.org/missouri for a list of phone numbers)
Robert Jason Grant Ed.D AutPlay Therapy Clinic
Clinic and in-home therapy and education services
417-755-9042
autplayoffice@gmail.com
Touchstone Counseling
Counseling (individual, couples, families, etc.) | Courtroom support | Anger management
417-581-6911
Burrell Behavioral Health Homeless Services
Provides mental health rehabilitative and holistic treatment case management for those experiencing homlessness 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.
417-761-5495
https://www.burrellcenter.com/our-services/case-management/homeless-services/
Overeaters Anonymous
Offers resources and free meetings
12-step program of recovery for compulsive eating
505-891-2664
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Financial Assistance
Care to Learn
Immediate funding to meet emergent needs in the areas of health, hunger, and hygiene
Contact: Annie Zimmerman, 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
Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
Family planning, foster grandparent, head start, housing, low-income home energy assistance (LIHEAP), neighborhood centers, and weatherization
417-862-4314
Ask for Darla Boyce
Salvation Army
Back-to-school assistance, rental assistance, clothing, diapers/formula, prescription assistance, transportation
417-862-5509
www.SalvationArmySpringfield.org
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.
417-895-6851
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.
417-863-7700
Project Birthday Bag
Provides ‘Happy Birthdays’ to underprivileged children and their parents/guardians.
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Food Assistance
Harbor House Feeding Program
Free lunch served daily from noon-1:00pm to anyone who is hungry
417-831-3371
http://www.salvationarmyspringfield.org/what-we-do/harbor-house/
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.
417-724-2500
www.LeastOfTheseFoodPantry.org
Ozarks Food Harvest
Food resources for Southwest Missouri
417-865-3411
Salvation ArmyEmergency food pantry
417-862-5509
www.SalvationArmySpringfield.org
St. Joseph Cathedral Food Pantry
Food distribution center
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 - 11 a.m.
417-744-2490
https://cathedralsj.org/serve/food-pantry
Union Hill Church of Christ
Emergency food pantry that provides three days’ worth of food assistance
Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11 a.m.
417-725-6036
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Food Stamps, Child Care Asst., & Medicaid
Family Support Division- 417-581-7511 / 855-373-4636
4715 Towne Centre Dr., Ozark, MO 65721
M-F 8-5
Nixa Welfare Office- (855) 373-4636
105 Ridgecrest Ave. Nixa, MO 65714
Monday & Thursday 8-5
The Nutrition Program Associate- 417-581-3558
202 W. Elm Ozark, MO 65721
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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.
417-869-5417
https://www.thekitcheninc.org/our-programs/franciscan-villa/
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.
417-862-4314
https://oacac-caa.org/oacac/content/housing-assistance
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
Nutritious meals, healthcare, 12/12 addictions program, Bible studies, life skills courses, Christian counseling
417-864-2200
http://www.victorymission.com/programs/victory-square-for-men.html
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.
417-886-8600
Rare Breed Youth Housing
Provides housing programs for homeless youth ages 17-24
417-865-6400
http://www.thekitcheninc.org/our-programs/rare-breed-youth-housing/
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 6pm)
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.
417-837-1500
http://www.thekitcheninc.org/our-programs/rare-breed-youth-outreach-center/
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
417-225-7499
http://www.commpartnership.org/what-we-do/by-division/housing/one-door/
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.
417-581-7631 (Christian County)
https://oacac-caa.org/oacac/content/housing-assistance
Lifehouse Crisis Maternity Home
Provides a long term, comprehensive crisis maternity home to homeless expecting mothers
417-720-4213
Extended Stay America
Provides extended stay services
All rooms are non-smoking and provide an in room kitchen.
417-823-9100
https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/mo/springfield/south
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
417-424-3577
Arbor Suites at the Mall
Provides extended stay services at their hotel
417-887-8383
Safe to Sleep
Provides a temporary shelter for women who are homeless
Must have an assessment by One Door prior to entering the shelter
417-225-7499, after hours call 417-761-5555
http://ccozarks.org/safetosleep/
Home at Last
Provides rent assistance, utility assistance, household items, case management and more for veteran’s and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
417-225-7410
https://www.thekitcheninc.org/our-programs/home-at-last/
Red Cross
Provides safe shelter, food, emotional support, health services, and critical relief items to those affected by disaster
417-832-9500
https://www.redcross.org/local/missouri/about-us/locations/southern-missouri.html
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Job Assistance
Job Corps
Free education and training program for eligible young people at least 16 years old that qualify as low income
800-733-5627
Missouri Career Center, Ozark Region
Employment services and guidance
417-887-4343
Victory House
Offers job training, life skills, and school programs to women ages 20 and older
417-831-6387
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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, licensing of foster and adoptive homes
417-581-7511
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.
417-881-1397
Springfield Metropolitan Bar
Springfield Metro area referral for legal help
417-831-2783
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Medical Assistance
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
417-881-1900
http://www.apo-ozarks.org/contact-us/
Christian County Health Department
Immunizations, pregnancy tests, exams, family planning, WIC program, etc.
417-581-7285
CoxHealth Center- Nixa
Accepts all ages, no emergencies
Accepts Medicaid
417-269-2227
http://home2.coxhealth.com/physicianreferral/clinic.aspx?id=259
Family Medical Care Clinic
Located at Cox North, does not accept walk-ins
Accepts Medicaid
417-269-8817
https://home2.coxhealth.com/physicianreferral/clinic.aspx?id=358
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.
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
417-831-0150
http://jordanvalley.org/services/medical/
Medicaid Transport
Provides non-emergency appointments that are covered by Medicaid
866-269-5927
http://dss.mo.gov/mhd/participants/pages/medtrans.htm
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.
417-724-5200
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
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Men's Services
Mission Springfield Victory- 417-864-2235
1610 N. Broadway, Springfield, MO 65803
Harbor House- 417-831-3371
636 Boonville, Springfield, MO 65806
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Mental Health Assistance
Burrell Crisis Line
Free, immediate, 24/7 response for individuals who have a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide
Southwest Missouri 800-494-7355
Central Missouri 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
417-761-6320
http://www.burrellcenter.com/services-2/specialized-services-for-the-developmentally-disabled/
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, social groups
417-886-1188
