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Southwest Missouri Area AgencyResource DirectoryAACLU—Am. Civil Liberties Union816-756-3113, www.aclu.orgAAA Taxi-Cab417-624-8294 or 800-829-4222ADA Information Line800-514-0301 (V) or 800-514-0383 (TTY)AARP—American Association ofRetired PersonsAdult Education and Literacy1-888-687-2277www.aarp.orgLegal Services Network-888-687-2277Joplin Office, 123 N. Main St.417-625-5263Neosho High School EquivalencyProgram, Crowder College417-455-5553; P—Missouri700 W. 47th Street, Suite 110Kansas City, MO 64112-18051-866-389-5627moaarp@aarp.orgAdvanced Health and Rehab417-782-2504Physical therapy & chiropractic servicesThe Abilities Fund307 N. 13th St.,Ste 500Centerville, IA 52544888-222-8943www.abilitiesfund.orgFunding and resources for persons withdisabilities wanting to start a business.Advantage Healthcare1009 S. Neosho Blvd., Neosho417-455-1882Durable Medical EquipmentAgape Christian CounselingCollege Skyline Center417-782-1443 or 800-624-1054Ability TransportationAccept Medicaid866-269-5927 or 417-234-7073Aging Program SpecialistMissouri Division of AgingDepartment of Social ServicesPO Box 1337 - 615 Howerton CourtJefferson City, MO 65102-1337(573) 751-6400 or Fax: (573) 751-8493The Access BoardTechnical Assist. on Accessibility Rules800-872-2253 (V) or 800-993-2822 (TTY)www.access-board.govAIDS Project of the OzarksACCESS USA1901 E. Bennett Suite D, Springfield417-881-1900 or 800-743-5767Braille & audio products for independence1-800-263-2750www.access-usa.comAir Care AllianceProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.1!updated 10/2014
Amedisys Home Health Care888-260-9707, www.aircareall.orgVolunteer pilots for health care, patienttransport, etc. Free & low-cost flights forsurgery for donors and transplantrecipients.1027 S Main St #106Joplin, MO 64801417-206-6500American Cancer SocietyAlliance Rehab & Medical Equip.417-581-5747 or 800-813-1656Specialize in power chairs, stair lifts, andstanders417-659-8247Springfield Office: 417-881-1670800-227-2345 (24-hour Information Line)www.cancer.orgThe Alliance of SW MissouriAmerican Council of the Blind1027 S. Main Ste 7 (Lower level),Joplin, MO 64801417-782-9899 fax 782-4337www.theallianceofswmo.orgWashington, DC, 1-800-424-8666www.acb.orgAmerican Diabetes Association1-800-232-3472; 1-800-342-2383;417-624-8455Allied Mental Health1107 Broadway St., Lamar417-682-5757Outpatient mental health services, acceptMO HealthNet, Medicare and Private Ins.American Heart Association1-800-439-2648American Indian DisabilityTechnical Assistance CenterALS Association417-886-5003Support groups, equipment loan, homevisits, home modifications, assistedcommunication devices, info & referral.www.alsa-midwest.orgUniversity of Montana Rural can LegionWebb City, 417-673-1474Neosho, 417-455-2650Alternative Opportunities (AO)Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesJoplin office 2709 W. 13th Street417-659-9911 or 417-624-3077Hispanic Liaison—Laura Piña128 W. 10th Ste. 10, Lamar417-681-0995American Red Crosswww.redcross-ozarks.orgJoplin, 410 S. Jackson, 417-624-4411866-221-8238The Americans with DisabilitiesAct (information line)Alzheimer’s Association800-514-0301 (V),800-514-0383 (TTY)www.ada.govSW MO ChapterSupport Groups, Caregiver RespiteSouthwest Missouri Chapter:1630 W. Elfindale, Springfield, MO 65807417-886-2199 or800-272-3900 helplinewww.alz.orgAmerican Organ TransplantAssociationaotaonline.org 713-344-2402AmeriCare Assisted LivingProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.2!updated 10/2014
Foxberrry Terrace, Webb City: 622-4212Silver Creek, Joplin: 622-0134Arbors Alzheimer’s Unit: 622-0134314-772-9002www.americorps.govand McDonald Counties)PO Box 3990, 531 E. 15th St, Joplin, 64804417-781-7562 or 627-0600SW MO Office on Aging (Serving Dade,Lawrence, and Barry Counties)417-862-0762Missouri SORT Program—preventingMedicare & HealthNet Fraud 888-515-6565Amputee Coalition of AmericaArea Hearing and Speech ClinicAmeriCorps Missouri900 E. Hill Avenue, Suite 290Knoxville, TN 37915-2568865-524-87722311 Jackson, Joplin, MO 64801417-781-2311Amputee Support Group –Independent Living2864 S. Nettleton, Springfield, MO 68507417-886-3619PAN-Educational InstituteComputer Redistribution Program1522 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64108816-461-0201 www.artstech-kc.orgAnderson Rural Health ClinicASCENT Recovery ResidencesArts TechTreatment facility for men and women withaddictionPO BOX 4368 Joplinwww.ascentrecovery.orgPO Box 750, 104 E Main St. Anderson,417-845-6984Angel FlightTulsa, OK 918-749-8992www.angelflight.comProvide free medical flights to qualifyingindividualsASPIRE of Southwest MissouriScholarships for single parent familiesstruggling with expenses while going to school417-291-1640http://swmo.aspireus.orgApria HealthcareAttorney GeneralHome health equipment417-782-6212 or 800-688-4472www.apria.comPO Box 899, Jefferson City, MO 651021-800-392-8222 or TTY 1-800-729-8668ago.mo.govARC of the Ozarks1501 E. Pythian, Springfield 65802417-864-7887Joplin: 417-625-4826www.thearcoftheozarks.orgSupportive services for people withdisabilities.Audient—Epic Hearing HealthcareArea Agency on AgingProvides access to printed material viaelectronic media & other technologies.1-800-772-8898 or 785-864-4600www.reader.ku.eduAssist low-income individuals accessquality hearing care at a low cost.866-956-5400 ext.2www.audientalliance.orgAudio ReaderRespite care, information, senior centers,senior community service employment.Region X (Serving Barton, Jasper, NewtonProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.3!updated 10/2014
Avalon HospiceBig Brothers/Big Sisters2024 S. Maiden Ln., Joplin, MO 64804417-782-6811, 888-782-6811Jasper and Newton Counties3510 E. 3rd Street, Joplin, MO 64801417-626-9244BBlind Association417-623-5721Low-vision resource centerBabbitt Mediation and GeriatricServicesRichele Babbitt, LCSW417-434-3399babbittmediation@gmail.comAccept Medicare and Anthem InsuranceBlind PensionBank of America Home LoansMSU Holland Building417-836-8872 or 800-735-3702Missouri Department of Social Services855-373-4636Blindness Skills Specialist ProjectLow-interest loans for disability-relatedhome & vehicle modifications.800-432-1000 (V), 800-288-4408 (TTY)Boys and Girls Club of SW 072Barceda FamiliesBrain Injury Association ofMissouri100 E 11th St, Lamar, MO 64759417-681-0065 Emergency AssistanceServes Dade, Dallas and Polk counties.2265 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146Support, education and recreation forsurvivors of brain injury and their families800-444-6443www.biamo.org info@biamo.orgBarton County Memorial Hospital417-681-5100Barry County SB 40 for theDevelopmentally DisabledBreast Cancer Fdtn. of the Ozarks701 S. Pearl, Joplin417-434-2200www.bcfo.orgFinancial assistance, free mammogramprogram, education, free lymphedemagarments, support groups.104 W. Seventh Street, Cassville, MO417-847-2832Bell ManagementAccessible rental housing3609 E. 20th, Joplin, MO 64801417-624-4144Bright FuturesBeltone Hearing Aid SpecialistsResources for families of Joplin Schools417-625-5200 ext. 2229500 E. 32nd St. Suite 1 Joplin 64804417-782-2865Brookhaven HospitalTulsa hospital specializing in traumaticbrain injury rehabilitation and mental healthservices (faith based)888-298-HOPE or 918-438-4257Better Business Bureau417-862-4222 swmo.bbb.orgProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.4!updated 10/2014
Bureau of Hospital StandardsCenter for Head Injury Services573-751-6303To file complaints regarding hospital care11786 Westline Industrial Dr., St. Louis314-983-9230Bureau of Indian AffairsChamber of CommerceCherokee Nation—918-456-0671Inter-Tribal Council—918-542-4486Inter-Tribal Council Food DistributionProgram—918-542-3443Joplin320 E. 4th St., 417-624-4150www.joplincc.comCarthage402 S. Garrison, 417-358-2373www.carthagechamber.comLamar102 W. 10th Street, 417-682-3595www.bartoncounty.comMonett200 E. Broadway PO Box 47,Monett, MO417-235-7919www.monett-mo.comCassville504 Main Street, 417-847-2814www.cassville.comNeosho308 W. Spring St. PO BOX omCCamp BarnabasCamp for Individuals with Disabilities901 Teas Trail 2060, Purdy, MO 65734417-476-2565, www.campbarnabas.orgSpringfield: 417-886-9800Cancer Fund of AmericaAssistance for indigent cancer patients800-578-5284, www.cfoa.orgCanine Companions forIndependenceDogs for People with Disabilities1-800-572-2275 (V/TTY)www.caninecompanions.orgCharlotte’s AngelsCarpino Ford MobilitySpecialize in Alzheimer’s Care417-627-9322Full range of mobility itemsColumbus, Kansas620-429-2200 or 800-641-3673Checkers Taxi ServiceBill Medicaid for medical transportation417-499-8877 Fax 782-3030Carthage Crisis Center100 S. Main Carthage, MO 64836417-358-3533Child Abuse and Neglect HotlinePO Box 88, Jefferson City, MO 651021-800-392-3738Carthage Medical Rehabilitation1901 Buena Vista Ave., 417-358-3440Child Care Aware of Southern MOCatholic Charities417-592-2926, 800-743-8497, 800-424-22461910 E. MeadowmereSpringfield, MO 65804403 E 4th St Joplin, MO 64801(417) 624-3790Disaster and community emergencyassistance. Homeless prevention casemanagement. Wellness education.Provided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.5!updated 10/2014
Council of Churches of the OzarksCollege Heights Christian Church, Joplin417-624-6915St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Monett417-235-3286Christ United Methodist Church, Monett417-235-3659First United Methodist Church, Monett417-235-7444First Baptist Church, Cassville417-847-2965 (food pantry)Cassville United Methodist Church417-847-2328 Food PantrySpiritual Streams Fellowship, Cassville417-342-9932Rock Springs Baptist Church, Seligman417-342-3720United Methodist Church, Shell Knob417-858-6707 (food pantry)First Christian Church (home health aidloan program), Carthage417-358-4044Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage417-358-4631Grace Point Carthage417-358-8896Anderson United Methodist Church417-845-3405First Baptist Church, Goodman417-364-7266Church of Christ, Noel417-475-3546United Methodist Church, Pineville417-223-4723Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood417-232-4642 (have a food pantry)Main Street Baptist Church, Greenfield417-637-5335 (have a food pantry)800-200-9017 ccochildcare.orgChild-Support EnforcementFamily Support Div. Jasper Cty866-313-9960 or 417-629-3080Children’s HavenProvide emergency residence for children701 Picher, Joplin, MO 64801417-78-CHILD (2-4453) or 866-594-2838Children’s Miracle Network931 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804417-347-6639Christian Associates of TableRock Lake for Stone County417-739-3200Food pantry and emergency resourcesChurches (help with various items)First Christian Church, Carl Junction417-649-7200 (have a food pantry)Mt. Hope Church of Christ, Joplin417-624-1795 (food pantry)Calvary Baptist Church417-781-1841First United Methodist Church, Joplin417-623-2796St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Joplin417-623-7090Joplin Family Worship Center417-623-6134Abundant Life Christian Center, Joplin417-624-7500 (emergency food)We care of the Four states417-625-1600Martin Luther School Joplin417-624-1403 (emergency services)Christ Church, Oronogo417-673-3945Forest Park Baptist Church, Joplin417-623-4606 (food and clothing)Ignite Church, Joplin417-553-5821City of—Joplin303 E. 3rd Street417-624-0820 (V) or 417-625-4774 (TTY)Health—623-6122 or 623-6123Public Information Ctr.—624-0820 ext. 204Community Development—Home Repairs417-624-0820 ext. 570Tool Lending Library—120 N. Porter,625-4718 or 624-0820 ext. 570, 572, orProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.6!updated 10/2014
541Carthage326 Grant St., 417-237-7035 (Parks Dept.)Monett217 5th Street, 417-235-3763Neosho203 E. Main, 417-451-8050www.neoshomo.orgAnderson, 417-845-6463Pineville, 417-223-4368Lamar, 417-682-5554Greenfield, 417-637-2532Golden City, 417-537-4351Lanagan, 417-436-2226Lockwood, 417-232-4221Liberal, 417-843-6025Mindenmines, 417-842-3216Goodman, 417-364-7316Noel, 417-475-3696Southwest City (Noel), 417-762-3767Seneca, 417-776-2723417-782-6200Access Family Dental Clinic530 S. Maiden Ln., Joplin417-782-0080, weekly emergency listAccess Family Care Pediatrics530 S. Maiden Ln., Joplin417-659-9100ACHE Dental Anderson508 W. Highway 76, Anderson417-845-2243ACHE Dental Carthage215 E. 3rd Street, Carthage417-674-2141ACHE Dental Neosho516 McCord Street, Neosho417-451-0977Dr. Crockett Dental Hygiene ClinicMSSU—cleanings and x-rays417-625-9711Anderson Rural Health Clinic104 E. Main, 417-845-6984Access Family Care4016 Main Street, Cassville417-847-0057Access Family Care, Anderson927 N. Highway 71, 417-845-8300Provide primary health care, prescriptions.Mary Ann Bradley Dental Clinic417-845-2273, AndersonJordan Valley Community Health CtrSpringfield417-832-0083, 417-831-0150Lockwood Clinic723 S. Main, 417-232-5200Southwest City Community Clinic109 N. Broadway, 417-762-3287Pineville Medical ClinicPO Box 265412 Highway 71 Suite J417-223-4290Dade County Family Medical Ctr.105 N. Grand, Ste. 2, Greenfield, 65661417-637-5133Accept MO HealthNet, Private Insuranceand sliding scale copays.Ozarks Community Hospital2828 N. National, Springfield417-837-4000Clark Comm. Mental Health Center1701 N. Central, PO Box 100Monett, MO 65708417-235-6610ClinicsSee Community Health & Dental ClinicsCollege SkylineCounseling Services1230 N. Duquesne, Joplin, MO 64802417-782-1443 or 800-624-1054Have targeted counseling for elderly anddisabled (group support, in-home, hospital,or residential sites)cscstaff@cableone.netColumbia Lighthouse for the Blind202-454-6400www.clb.orgCommunity Health and DentalClinicsJoplin Community Clinic701 Joplin Street, 417-624-5500Access Family Care530 S. Maiden Ln. JoplinProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.7!updated 10/2014
Community Health Ctr. of SE KansasAccept MO HealthNet, provide slidingscale dental assistance.Pittsburg Dental Clinic:924 N. Broadway. Pittsburg, Kansas620-231-6788 or 866-396-6788Pittsburg Dental and MedicalClinic: 3011 N. MichiganBaxter Health & Dental Clinic:2990 Military Ave., Baxter SpringsKansas620-856-2900Consumer Credit Counseling3130 Wisconsin, Joplin, MO 64804417-782-6830Non-profit credit counselingContractors/HandymenWalker and Son Construction411 N. Ball, Webb City417-673-3183Four-State Handyman Services417-623-2447 or 434-8700jlcole@cableone.netEric Polley417-540-4697Lloyd Leibee Construction417-499-7080 lleibee22@yahoo.comBill Uselmann417-499-2521William Lambright, Barton County417-884-5187Community Action Centers:OACAC-Neighborhood Center150 S Main St, Greenfield, MO 65661417-637-2701www.oacac-caa.orgDade County – Neighborhood CenterOACAC 150 S Main Greenfield, MO 65661417-637-2701Community Support ServicesConvoy of Hope2312 Annie Baxter, Joplin, MO 64804417-624-4515Assist people with developmentaldisabilities. Training for basic living skillsand economic skills. www.cssmo.orgCountry Home Elevator & Stair Lift417-466-54061549 E. 559th Rd., Brighton, MO 65617Toll Free 1-800-898-5090www.countryhomeelevator.com Offersresidential elevators, stairway lifts. Servesall of Southwest Missouri.Compassionate Care SeniorServices624 South Main, Joplin, MO 64801417-623-2447Arrange for adult day care, elder lawassistance, minor home repairs,counseling. Minimal fee for service.County of—JasperCourthouse, 1-800-404-0421Barton417-682-5554, 682-0421Newton417-451-8258 (assessor)Dade417-637-2271McDonald417-223-4662 (courthouse)417-223-4318 (911 Center)Connections Case Management2000 Maiden Lane, Joplin417-206-2886Consumer Advocacy Program—CAP (Missouri Protection and AdvocacyServices) 1-800-392-8667County CommissionersJasper: 417-358-0421Provided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.8!updated 10/2014
Newton: 417-451-8223Barton: 417-682-4110Dade: 417-637-5322McDonald: 417-223-7516Cassville Campus417-847-1706Crowder College Family Literacy601 Laclede, Neosho, MO 64850417-451-4943Provides literacy programs to families inNeosho, Anderson, Noel, Granby & MonettCox-Monett Hospital801 N. Lincoln Ave. Monett, MO 65708417-235-3144Home Health Kelly Klassen 354-1418DCox Walnut Lawn Physical RehabDade County Family Medical Ctr.1000 E. Walnut Lawn, Springfield417-269-9800105 N. Grand Ste. 2, Greenfield, 65661417-637-5133Critical Signal TechnologiesDeaf and Multicultural SupportServices—MO DMHPersonal Emergency Response ProviderFee for Service888-557-4462573-522-3074TTY 573-658-9004deafservices@dmh.mo.govCrosslines (will take referrals forDeaf Expressionsclothing and household itemvouchers, just need to call)Carthage—600 E. 6th Street417-358-1577Joplin (Emergency food pantry and tornadorelief)—2nd and High417-782-8384Neosho—308 E. Spring Street417-451-0157Homeless Shelter415 N. High Street455-9393Monett—510 Cleveland417-235-6666Sign lang. classes, interpreters, KS/MOADA law support, workshops913-268-DEAF (3323)Dental ClinicsSee Community Health & Dental ClinicsDep. of Health & Senior ServicesSenior Services Information &Referral—800-235-5503Barton and Jasper County417-629-3085 (out of Joplin office)Bates County660-679-3174 (F) 660-679-3894Barry County417-847-4761 (F) 417-847-5334Dade County417-637-5326 (F) 417-637-5113Jasper County417-629-3085 (F) 417-629-3088Lawrence County417-678-4138 (F) 417-678-5721McDonald County417-845-6951 (F) 417-845-6088Crowder College601 Laclede Ave. Neosho, MO 64850417-451-3223417-455-5560, Dr. Sonya Pearson—Deanfor Students with Disabilities417-455-5624, Amy Frieling—Director,Academic Resource CenterLori Burch—Career Services—455-5618Rosalea O’Leary—EducationalOpportunities Ctr—417-455-1362Provided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.9!updated 10/2014
Newton County417-455-5100 (F) 417-455-5152Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233 (National)800-831-6863 (Springfield Area)800-416-1772 (Joplin Area)782-1772 (Lafayette House)800-398-4271 (Barton and Dade Counties)www.thehotline.orgDept of Health & Senior ServicesMO Seniors Help LineOffice of Community Independence800-235-5503Donated Dental ServicesDepartment of Health and SeniorServicesCharitable Arm of the Am. Dental Assoc.1-888-471-6334 www.nfdh.orgProvide donated dental services throughnetwork of providers nationwide for “thedisabled, medically-compromised or agedpeople who are indigent”1110 E. 7th St. Suite 12 Joplin, MO 64801417-629-3085SHCN Family Partnership800-451-0669 (V) 800-735-2966 (TTY)Dept. of Health & Human ServicesEWashington, D.C. 202011-877-696-6775Easy LivingDescribed and Captioned Media110 N. Rangeline Rd. Suite 202 Joplin,626-2600205 E. 17th St., Webb City, 673-8110Group homes for people withdevelopmental disabilities1-800-237-6213 (V/TTY) www.dcmp.orgDevelopmental Center (CP Center)1401 West Austin, Webb City, MO417-673-4940Childcare and early intervention forchildren with special needs birth-age 6.Economic Security CorporationArea Community Action Organizationwww.escswa.orgWeatherization, housing, head-start,women’s healthcare, energy assistance.Joplin—main office302 Joplin, Joplin, MO 64801417-781-0352, 417-781-1234 (fax)Project Help—assists people 55 ordisabled w/electric bills w/shut-off noticeDigital Federal Credit Unionwww.dcu.org/loans visa/index.htmlProvide low interest loans for mobilityvehicles and access.Disabled American Veterans417-623-0620Elder Care AccountingDisaster Mgmt. Info. Line—ILRUHardy and Associates2430 Jackson Ave, Joplin, 417-782-4919866-203-5111To assist CILs and SILCs in disasters.Elder Care Resource CenterDivision of Senior and DisabilityServicesNationwide service that connects olderAmericans and their caregivers toinformation and resources on seniorservices.Toll Free 1-866-835-3505. To report ElderAbuse, call Toll Free 1-800-392-0210Provided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.10!updated 10/2014
www.eldercare.gov800-677-1116Joplin, MO 64804417-781-7200Elder Law Center, Chris DummEye Care America4000 S. Rangeline Joplin, MO 64801417-623-2062 or 888-616-2062Assist the elderly and disabled in planningfor the future.Provides referrals for individuals over 65who cannot afford to see anophthalmologist.800-222-3937Elderly Abuse and Neglect Hotline800-392-0210FElks Mobile Dental ProgramFair Housing KC Regional OfficeUS Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment913-551-6958, 800-743-5323TTY 303-672-5248Complaints office 07@hud.gov816-404-6904Empire District Electric CompanyEmpire's Action to Support the Elderly(EASE), Provides late fee and depositwaivers for elderly and disabled.417-625-5100 or 1-800-206-2300Families USAWashington DC202-628-3030, info@familiesusa.orgWorks to promote high-quality, affordablehealth care for all AmericansEnvision Employment316-682-4646 or 866-319-4646www.envisionus.comEmployment opportunities for individualswho are blind or low-visionFamily Care Safety Registry1-866-422-6872 or 1-573-522-6981 (fax)Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri &Kansas St. Louis Office 314-962-3900;Family Caregiver Alliance800-264-6970 www.stl-epil.orgKansas City Office www.efha.org816-444-2800 or 800-972-5163Family Literacy Councilwww.caregiver.org706 Orchard, Carthage, MO 417-358-5926GED Prgm. 506 S Main, Carthage, MO417-359-7016Equal Emp. Opportunity Comm.400 St. Ave. Suite 905 KC, KS 66101913-551-5655 or 1-800-669-4000 (voice)913-551-5657 or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY)www.eeoc.govFamily Support DivisionBarton County417-682-3531 (F) 417-682-6669Bates County660-679-3174 (F) 660-679-3894Barry County417-847-4761 (F) 417-847-5335Dade County417-637-5326 (F) 417-637-5113Jasper County417-629-3050 (F) 417-629-3209Experience WorksSenior Workforce Solutions800-368-7569 or 417-206-3000www.experienceworks.orgExpress Psych2727 E. 32nd Street, Suite 9Provided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.!11updated 10/2014
Lawrence County417-678-4138 (F) 417-678-5721McDonald County417-845-6951 (F) 417-845-6088Newton County417-455-5100 (F) 417-455-5152Family Support Div.—Jeff City Office573-751-3221 (Voice) 800-735-2966 (TTY)Food Stamp Hunger Line – FamilySupport SystemFannie Mae Lending CompanyFranklin Technical Center800-392-1261 www.dss.mo.govFour-State Handyman Services417-623-2447Provide minor handyman services toelderly & disabled 4-State residents at aminimum charge.Home Choice Program1-800-732-6643Low interest rate home loans for thedisabled.Home Improvement Loan Program800-611-9566417-659-4400Freedom Service Dogs303-922-6231Service dogs for various disabilities.Freeman Hospital JoplinFederal Emergency ManagementAgency (FEMA)1102 W. 32nd (Freeman West)Joplin, MO 64804417-347-1111 or 782-4076932 East 34th Street (Freeman East)Cancer Institute—347-4000Center for Geriatric Medicine—931 E.32nd St., 347-4374Senior Serenity—Program for Aging347-7000Senior Outpatient Clinic & Services—347-3082Freeman Rehabilitation—347-3089Freeman Home Care—417-347-6000Freeman Hospital Neosho113 W. Hickory, 417-451-12341-800-621-FEMA (3362)Federal Protection Agency—Formerly E-Watch1227 E. 32nd Ste. 9, Joplin, MO 64804417-625-4200 800-299-5400Have emergency devices for home use.Fire Marshal—Joplin Area417-623-0403Provide free smoke alarms, fire safety andextinguisher training.First Choice HealthcareGHome Health Equipment1107 S. Madison, Webb City, MO 64870417-673-8090, 417-673-8222 (fax)Governor’s Council on Disability1-800-877-8249 (V/TTY)www.disabilityinfo.mo.govFocus on IndependenceProvide free Lasik corrective eye surgeryto people who are Joplin Area—Joplin Eye Laser Center417-621-0202 (Annie)Great Plains ADA/IT Center800-949-4232 www.adaproject.orgProvide ADA and IT Services and Info. forMissouri, Kansas, Nebraska and IowaProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.12!updated 10/2014
Greenfield Medical Center850-4140123 Wetzel St., Greenfield, MO 65661417-637-0129Health ClinicsSee Community Health & Dental ClinicsGuide Dogs for the Blind1-800-295-4050 or 816-333-1313www.guidedogs.comHealth DepartmentBarry County—417-847-2114 or 847-2115Jasper County—800-735-2466 (TTY)417-358-3111 (Voice)Environmental Health 417-358-0481Lead Program 417-358-0480Newton County—417-451-3743www.newtoncohealth.orgBarton County—417-682-3363, 682-3364,682-5547, Has homemaker servicesJoplin City Health Dept.—321 E. 4th Street417-623-6122, WIC 623-1928McDonald County—417-223-4351, 4355Dade County—417-637-2345, 637-2345877-637-2345HHabitat for HumanityJoplin building material shop 782-7467Handicap Conversions, Inc.8200 NW 97th Terrace, KC, MO 641531-800-809-LIFT or 816-471-0305Harris CommunicationsHealth EssentialsAdaptive Equipt. for Hearing Impairment800-825-6758 (V) or 800-825-9187(TTY)Home health aids1130 E. 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804417-623-0166, 1-800-437-4471Head StartNorth Joplin—781-4497South Joplin—781-5728Carl 755Webb City—673-5967Carthage—359-5598, OREProducts for persons who are deaf or hardof hearing.1-800-881-4327 www.hearmore.comHearts & Hammers417-621-1719 Scott Claytonwww.heartsandhammers-joplin.orgThe HELP Center508 32nd St. (Southside Center)417-624-8333Newton County Food Pantry andEmergency Supplies417-451-0884Open 9-3, Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Mondaysfor EmergenciesHealth Care TransitHome Medical SupplyHealing the Family CenterContract through NEMT—to scheduleMedicaid rides to medical appts.throughout the state. HCT local number—417-882-9441Home-delivered incontinent supplies,accepts Medicaid with approval fromProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.13!updated 10/2014
MedicaidHUD-Fair Housing HotlineHomebound ServicesHousing Discrimination Hotline800-669-9777 (Voice), 800-927-9275(TDD)Fair Housing Questions, 1-888-341-7781www.fairhousingfirst.org2423 West 26th Street, Joplin417-624-3577Outreach service of Saint Paul’s UMCGrocery shopping, medical transportation,and light safety repair work. Must be over60 or disabled with no family in the area.IImmigration & Naturalization (INS)Homebuilders Association417-623-52051-800-375-5283Home Medical EquipmentServicesThe Independent Living CenterLow-to-moderate income single familyhousing (MHDC) in Joplin417-887-66822639 E. 34th St., Joplin, MO 64804417-659-8086 or 1-800-346-8951417-659-8702 (TTY)Services for people with disabilities orchronic health problems. Services include: Advocacy/Peer Support Attendant Care/In-Home Care Adaptive Equipment/Medical Information and Referral IL Skills Training/EducationHospice CompassusIndependent Living Resource Ctr.Formerly Arthritis AssociationHealth Equip Rental, Support Groups819 E. 9th Street, Joplin, MO 64801417-782-6752, 417-782-6753 (fax)Hope Cottages2650 E. 32nd Street Suite 100 Joplin, MO417-623-8272Jefferson City area CIL573-556-0400 (V/TTY)House of HopeInternal Revenue Service417-624-4833Services for youth in crisisNarcotics Anonymous Mtgs. For teens3405 S Hammons Blvd.(Victory Ministry)417-624-4833ADA Incentives Tax Code Line800-829-1040 (V) or 800-829-4059 (TTY)www.irs.govJHousing AuthorityJasper County EmergencyServices BoardJoplin Housing Authority417-624-4514McDonald County, AndersonPO Box 396, Anderson, MO 64831417-845-6351Newton County, Neosho321 S. Hamilton, 417-451-5303Noel, PO Box 305, 417-475-3195Southwest City, 417-762-3487Webb City, 417-673-2288417-358-7000Jasper County Public HousingEconomic Security Corp, 417-781-0352Jasper County SB 402000 Maiden Lane, Joplin(417) 206-7373Provided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.14!updated 10/2014
Jay Hatfield Mobilitywww.jayhatfieldmobility.com417-626-7277 800-545-4227Portable ramps, power mobility aids,service & repair, rent accessible vans.Joplin Service Club for the BlindJob Accommodation NetworkJoplin Trolley311 Schifferdecker, Joplin417-623-5721www.jaforblind.org800-526-7234 (V) or 877-781-9403 (TTY)http://askjan.org/Information about job accommodations andemployment for individuals with disabilities417-625-4793Several fare and pass options availableJoplin Shrine Club1040 S. Joplin, Joplin, MO 64801417-624-2677 (fax only)Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity5201 N Main St, Joplin, MO 64801417-782-6533 www.joplinhabitat.orgJoplin WorkshopJoplin Association of the BlindLow-Vision Enhancement CenterJudevine Autism Project417-781-2862 501 S. School Ave.800-420-7410 or 417-781-3616www.judevine.org311 S Schifferdecker AveJoplin, MO 417-623-5721www.jaforblind.orgKJoplin Fraternal Order of PoliceVarious services, including program forhelping victims of emergencies.417-623-3131Kansas School for the VisuallyImpairedJoplin NALAKansas State School for the BlindKansas City, Kansas 1-913-281-3308(Neighborhood Adult Literacy Action)123 S. Main, Joplin, MO417-782-2646 www.joplinnala.org1100 State AveKansas City, KS 66102800-572-5463 www.kssb.netJoplin Public SchoolsThe Kitchen(417) 625-5200www.joplinschools.org1630 N. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65803417-837-1504Services for low-income or homelessindividuals in the Springfield area.Joplin Regional Center3600 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 64801417-629-3020MRDD State Director: 573-751-8678KiwanisJoplin secretary’s home phone—627-9434Monett—417-235-5637LProvided by The Independent Living Center, Inc.15!updated 10/2014
Lafayette House417-624-5465 (TTY)www.joplinpubliclibrary.orgCarthage Public Library612 S. Garrison Ave 417-237-7040Newton County Library201 W. Spring, 417-451-4231www.neosholibrary.orgBarton County Library300 W. 10th St. Lamar, MO ld County Library808 Bailey Road, Pineville, MO417-223-4313Noel Community Library626 Johnson Drive, 417-475-3223Drug, alcohol & domestic violence ctr.1809 Connor, Joplin, MO 64801417-782-1772Second Chances Thrift Store—626-7022Lamar Good SamaritanFood pantry, clothes, utility assistance.1301 Parry, 417-682-5396LEAD Institute—Leadership throughEducation & Advocacy for the Deaf573-445-5005 (V/TTY)Learning Disabilities Associationof Missouriwww.ldastl.orgLife Care Planning, Inc.Legal Aid of Western MissouriNon-profit that assists families with longterm planning fo
Physical therapy & chiropractic services Advantage Healthcare 1009 S. Neosho Blvd., Neosho 417-455-1882 . Resources for families of Joplin Schools 417-625-5200 ext. 2229 Brookhaven Hospital . Child Care Aware of Southern MO 417-592-2926, 800-743-8497, 800-424-2246 1910 E. Meadowmere
