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The following community resources are compiled annually by One Joplin and shared with local families as needed. For more help, please visit 211.org.

BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT

Resource Name Phone Number Resource Description
Catholic Charities 417-624-3790 Utility and rent assistance, case management for families at-risk of becoming homeless.
Children’s Haven 417-782-4453 Safe, free, overnight temporary care for children (0-17) while parents maintain custody and are assisted to access community resources to resolve their family crisis.
Crosslines 417-782-8384 Food pantry, clothing, government commodities, rent/utility assistance.
Economic Security 417-781-0352 Utility/housing supports, case management, homeless servies, employment support.
Fuller Center for Housing 417-553-5383 Home-repair assistance for low-income families.
God’s Resort 417-553-4080 Faith-based transitional housing for adults.
Jasper County Family Support Division 417-629-3050 Food stamps, TANF (emergency financial support), Medicaid.
Jasper County Housing Authority (HUD) 417-781-0352 Section 8 housing assistance for Jasper County.
Habitat for Humanity 417-782-6533 Build homes and provide no-interest loans for qualified families.
Housing Authority of Joplin 417-624-4514 Section 8 housing assistance within Joplin city limits.
Lafayette House 417-782-1772 Shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
Mission Joplin 417-623-0980 Clothing, food, toiletries, household goods. Families may access once every two months, open Tuesday and Thursday.
Salvation Army’s Center of Hope 417-624-4528 Clothing, daily meals, food supports, homeless services, transitional housing, disaster, and holiday supports.
Soul’s Harbor 417-623-4358 or 417-623-7927 Homeless services, emergency housing, daily meals.
St. Peter’s Outreach House 417-206-2588 Hot lunch served every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and last 2 Sundays of the month, 11am to 1pm.
St. Vincent de Paul 417-625-1085 Housing and utility assistance, open every Thursday and 2nd Saturdays.
Watered Gardens 417-723-6030 Homeless services, meals daily, supports for individuals seeking to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty (faith-based).
WIC 417-623-1928 Food and formula assistance for qualifying families with children.

 

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Resource Name Phone Number Resource Description
Access Family Care 417-782-6200 or 417-782-0080 Full service medical/dental. Accepts Medicaid, sliding fee scale.
All Ages Medical Care 417-781-4250 Medical services for un/under-insured children/adults at reduced rates.
Choices Medical 417-624-8030 (24hr) Free pregnancy, affordable STD tests, STD treatment, free ultrasounds, referral services, prenatal care, male advocacy program, parenting classes, free baby basket of all new baby items for new moms that are existing patients through pregnancy. Text 774-277-8748.
City of Joplin Health Department 417-623-6122 Immunizations, medical assistance, birth certificates.
Community Clinic 417-624-5501 Free/low income services for uninsured including medical exams, prescription assistance, labs, and dental care.
Economic Security Women’s Health Clinic 417-781-4788 Low cost physical exams, breast exams, pap smear, birth control.
Freeman Hospital 417-347-1111 Comprehensive medical services, emergency room (24hr service).
Freeman Urgent Care 417-347-2273 Comprehensive medical urgent care 8am-8pm M-F, 10am-6pm Sat-Sun.
Lafayette House 417-782-1772 Treatment for women with substance abuse issues.
MSSU Dental Hygiene Clinic 417-625-9711 Low cost cleanings, x-rays, sealants for children and adults Tuesday and Thursday during the school year.
Mercy Hospital 417-781-2727 Comprehensive medical services, emergency room (24 hour service).
Mercy Convenient Care 417-623-2207 Comprehensive medical urgent care 8am-7pm M-F, 10am-6pm Sat-Sun.
Planned Parenthood 417-781-6500 Reduced cost referral services, men’s health, women’s health, HIV testing, STD testing/treatment, pregnancy testing/services, birth control.