Area Agency Resource Directory
This directory is updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information or you are aware of a resource that should be added to this directory, contact Stephanie at sbrady@ilcenter.org. To search within this directory, use CTRL F for a search box. You can search by agency name or keyword. You can also download a more detailed copy of the Resource Directory by clicking on the link to the right.
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AARP American Association of Retired Persons
866-389-5627 www.aarp.org Legal Services Network-800-687-2277
The Abilities Fund
866-720-3863 (Toll-free), 319-338-2521, www.abilitiesfund.org
Funding and resources for persons with disabilities wanting to start a business.
ABLE Brace and Limb, LLC
417-235-2253 (Monett)
The Access Board
Technical Assist. on Accessibility Rules, Division of Design and Construction
800-872-2253 (V) 800-993-2822 (TTY) www.access-board.gov
ACLU American Civil Liberties Union
816-756-3113
ADA Information Line
800-514-0301 (V) 800-514-0383 (TTY)
Aging Information & Referral
800-235-5503
AIDS Project of the Ozarks
1901 E. Bennett Suite D, Springfield, MO 65804, 417-881-1900 or 800-743-5767
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri
2914 E. 32nd St, Suite 102, Joplin, 417-782-9899, www.theallianceofswmo.org
ALS Association
Paul Blackwell, ALS Coordinator, 888-386-1200 (Springfield office) 417-886-5003
Support groups, equipment loan, home visits, home modifications, assisted communication devices, info & referral.
www.alsa.org www.alsa-midwest.org
Alzheimers Association
Support Groups, Caregiver Respite and information
Joplin Regional Office:
1823 E. 20th Street, Suite E, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-623-4788
www.alz-swmo.org
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Provides referrals for individuals over 65 who cannot afford to see an ophthalmologist.
800-222-3937
American Cancer Society
2700 McClelland Blvd. Bldg. A Suite 110, Joplin, MO 64804
417-624-6808 or 800-ACS-2345, www.cancer.org
American Council of the Blind
1-800-424-8666
American Diabetes Association
1-800-232-3472
American Heart Association
1-800-439-2648
American Legion
Joplin, 413 Schifferdecker, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-782-0013
Carthage, 417-358-2379
Lamar, 417-682-3974, 417-682-6748, 417-682-2455
Goodman, 417-364-8138
Pineville/Jane, 417-223-4974
American Red Cross
Periodic energy assistance for elderly & disabled
Carthage 417-358-4334
Joplin 417-624-4411
Lamar, 417-682-5037
Neosho, 417-451-3537
The Americans with Disabilities Act (information line)
800-949-4232 (V/TTY) www.adata.org
AmeriCare Assisted Living
Joplin: 417-626-8100, Webb City: 417-626-8100
Alzheimer's Unit: 417-626-0016
AmeriCorps Missouri
800-444-0821 (V) 800-452-1185 (TTY), www.moddrc.org www.americorps.gov
Amputee Coalition of America
888-AMP-KNOW (Voice) 865-525-7917 (fax/TTY)
Amputee Support Group
1856 E. Cinderella Rd., Springfield, 417-886-1188
Apria Healthcare, Home health equipment
417-782-6212 800-492-2206 www.apria.com
Area Agency on Aging/Vantage Pt.
Respite care, information, senior centers, senior community service employment.
Region X (Serving Barton, Jasper, Newton and McDonald Counties)
2701 S. Bird, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-781-7562 fax: 781-1609
SW MO Office on Aging (Serving Dade, Lawrence, and Barry Counties)
417-862-0762
Area Hearing and Speech Clinic
2311 Jackson, Joplin, MO 64801 417-781-2311
Arthritis Association
Home Health Equipment Rental, Support Groups
819 E. 9th Street, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-782-6752
Attorney General
1-800-392-8222 TTY 1-800-729-8668
Audient Alliance for Accessible Hearing Care
Assist low-income individuals access quality hearing care at a low cost.
877-283-4368 www.audientalliance.org
Audio Reader
Provides access to printed material via electronic media & other technologies.
1-800-772-8898 or 785-864-4600 www.reader.ku.edu
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Bank of America Access Loans
Low-interest rate loans for individuals with disabilities for home & vehicle modifications.
800-900-9000 (Voice) or 800-833-2632 (TTY)
Barton County Memorial Hospital
417-681-5100
Barry Cty. Neighborhood Center
211 E. 15th Street, Cassville 417-847-2140 (OACAC)
Barry-Lawrence Advocates Standing Together (B.L.A.S.T.)
17991 Lawrence 2090, Mt. Vernon, 417-861-7984
Bell Management, Accessible rental housing
3609 E. 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-624-4144
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Jasper and Newton Counties, 417-626-9244
Blind Association
417-623-5721 Low-vision resource center
The Braille Factory
1-800-263-2750
Braille Writer Repair
901 S. National, Hill Hall 401, Springfield, MO 65897, 417-836-4248
Brain Injury Association of Missouri
800-377-6442
Bureau of Deaf Services
1706 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, 573-751-0768 (Voice) 573-526-1068 (TTY)
Bureau of Special Health Care Needs
417-629-3195
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Camp Barnabas
Camp for Individuals with Disabilities
Rt. 2 Box 131, Purdy, MO 65734, 417-476-2565
Cancer Fund of America
800-578-5284 www.cfoa.org
Canine Companions for Independence, Dogs for the Hearing Impaired
1-800-572-2275 (V/TTY) www.caninecompanions.org
Captioned Films for the Deaf
1-800-237-6213 (V/TTY) www.cfv.org
Carthage Crisis Center
417-358-3533
Carthage Medical Rehabilitation
417-358-3440
Center for Blindness & Low Vision
2801 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64108, 816-753-6533
Center for Head Injury Services
314-983-9230
Center for Universal Design
www.design.ncsu.edu/cud 800-647-6777 (V/TTY)
Chamber of Commerce
Joplin, 417-624-4150 www.joplincc.com
Carthage, 417-358-2373
Lamar, 417-682-3595
Monett, 417-235-7919 www.monett-mo.com
Noel-Area, 417-475-6339
Anderson, 417-845-8200
Greenfield, 417-637-5656 www.greenfieldmo.org
Cassville, 417-847-2814 www.cassville.com
Neosho, 417-451-1925 www.neoshocc.com
Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-392-3738
Child Care Resource and Referral
417-887-3545, 1-800-743-8497
Children's Haven
Provide temporary residence for children in crisis
701 Picher, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-78-CHILD (2-4453)
Children's Miracle Network
2660 East 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-347-6639
Christian Health Care Hospice, Covers Jasper, Barton, Dade and Newton
1-800-280-5139
Churches (help with various items)
First Christian Church, Carl Junction
417-649-7200 (have a food pantry)
College Heights Christian Church, Joplin
624-6915 (Take applications for food vouchers)
First United Methodist Church, Joplin
417-623-2796
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Joplin
417-623-7090
Chapel Restoration Church, Wheaton
417-628-3143
First Christian Church (home health aid
loan program), Carthage, 417-358-4044
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood
417-232-4642 (have a food pantry)
Main Street Baptist Church, Greenfield
417-637-5335 (have a food pantry)
City of
Joplin 417-624-0820 (Voice) or 417-625-4774 (TTY)
Carthage 417-237-7000
Monett 417-235-3763
Neosho 417-451-8050 www.neoshomo.org
Anderson 417-845-6463
Pineville 417-223-4368
Lamar 417-682-5554
Greenfield 417-637-2532
Golden City 417-537-4351
Lanagan 417-436-2226
Lockwood 417-232-4221
Liberal 417-843-6025
Mindenmines 417-842-3216
Goodman 417-364-7316
Noel 417-475-3696
Southwest City 417-762-3767
Seneca 417-776-2723
Clark Community Mental Health Center
307 4th Street, Monett, 417-235-6610
College Skyline
Counseling Services, 1230 N. Duquesne, Joplin, MO 64802
417-782-1443 or 417-782-3240
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
816-753-3855 www.clb.org
Community Health and Dental Clinics
Carthage Community Clinic, 800 Grant Street, 417-237-0400
Joplin Community Clinic, 701 Joplin Street, 417-624-5500
My Clinic (Ozark Tri-County), 2700 McClelland Blvd., Suite 215B Joplin, MO 64804
417-782-6200
My Clinic Dental Clinic Joplin, 417-782-0080
Dr. Crockett Dental Hygiene Clinic, MSSU cleanings and x-rays, 417-625-9379
Anderson Rural Health Clinic, 104 E. Main, 417-845-6984
James D. Warn Community Health Center (Ozark Tri-County)
1101 East Main Street, Cassville, 417-847-0057
Ozark Tri-County Health Clinic
812 West Harmony Street, Neosho 417-451-3743
Mary Ann Bradley Health Clinic (Ozark Tri-County)
927 N. Highway 71, 417-845-8300
Mary Ann Bradley Dental Clinic, 417-845-2273, Anderson
Lockwood Clinic, 723 S. Main, 417-232-5200
Southwest City Community Clinic, 109 N. Broadway, 417-762-3287
Pineville Medical Clinic, 311 N. Main, 417-223-4290
Dade County Family Medical Ctr.
Jct. 39 and 160, Greenfield, MO 65661 417-637-5133
Community Hospices of America
Joplin 417-623-8272 Monett 417-235-9097
Community Support Services
2312 Annie Baxter, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-624-4515
Assist people with developmental disabilities progress towards independence. www.cssmo.org
Compassionate Care Consultants
512 E. 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-291-3757
Arrange for adult day care, caregiver support groups, home safety, elder law assistance, minor home repairs, counseling. Minimal fee for service.
Connections Case Management
417-206-2886
Consumer Advocacy Program -- CAP (Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services)
1-800-392-8667
Consumer Credit Counseling
417-782-6830
Country Acres Residential Care
1169 Prairie Flower Rd., Webb City, MO 64870, 417-781-8284
Assisted Living Facility
County of
Jasper, Carthage, 1-800-404-0421
Barton, Lamar, 417-682-5554 www.lamaronline.com
McDonald County, 417-223-4714
Newton, 417-451-8228 (assessor) 417-451-8201 (commissioner)
Cox-Monett Hospital
801 N. Lincoln Avenue Monett, MO 65708, 417-235-3144
Crosslines
Take referrals for clothing and household item vouchers
Carthage 600 E. 6th Street 417-358-1577
Joplin 2nd and High 417-782-8384
Neosho 308 E. Spring Street 417-451-0157
Monett 510 Cleveland 417-235-6666
Lanagan (McDonald County) 105 N. Main 417-436-2722 M-F 9-11
Crowder College
504 E. 13th Street, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-3223
Crowder College Even Start & Family Literacy
601 Laclede, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-4943
Provides literacy programs to families in Neosho, Anderson, Noel, Granby & Monett
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Dade County Family Medical Ctr.
Greenfield, MO 65661, 417-637-5133
Dade County Psychological Services
1011 Main Street, Lockwood, MO 65682, 417-232-4499
Deaf Expressions
Sign language classes, interpreters, KS/MO ADA law support, workshops
913-268-DEAF (VOICE) 913-236-8900 (TTY)
Department of Health and Senior Services
Office of Community Independence
800-235-5503
Developmental Center (formerly the CP Center)
1401 West Austin, Webb City, MO 417-673-4940
Carthage Center, 115 West Chestnut Carthage, MO 64836 417-358-4452
Diabetes Association
624-8455
Disabilities Advocacy and Support Network
Resources, support services & educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
888-549-6635 (ext. 7464)
Disability Vote Project (Missouri)
314-289-4264 (V) 314-289-4252 TTY
Disaster Management Info. Line--ILRU
866-203-5111
Diverse Options--Supported Employment
807 Gulf Street, PO Box 562, Lamar, MO 64759, 417-682-5260
Division of Health and Senior Services
Senior Services Information & Referral 800-235-5503
Barton County 417-629-3085 (out of Joplin office)
Bates County 660-679-3174 (F) 660-679-3894
Barry County 417-847-4761 (F) 417-847-5335
Dade County 417-637-5326 (F) 417-637-5113
Jasper County 417-629-3085 (F) 417-629-3088 1-800-772-1213
Lawrence County 417-678-4138 (F) 417-678-5721
McDonald County 417-845-6951 (F) 417-845-6088
Newton County 877-304-7939 (F) 417-455-5152
Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233 (National) 800-831-6863 (Springfield Area)
800-416-1772 (Joplin Area) 782-1772 (Lafayette House)
800-398-4271 (Barton and Dade Counties)
Donated Dental Services
1-866-792-9988 www.nfdh.org
Provide donated dental services through network of providers nationwide for people with disabilities and people who are very low-income.
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Easter Seals
417-882-6500
Economic Security Corporation
www.escswa.org
Joplin, main office, 302 Joplin 417-781-0352
Carthage, outreach office, 417-358-3521
Neosho, outreach office, 417-451-2206
Anderson, outreach office, 417-845-6011
Lamar, outreach office, 417-682-5591
Elder Law Center
512 S. Virginia Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-782-6666 or 888-616-2062
Assist the elderly and disabled in planning for the future, arranging finances, and developing long-term care plans.
Elderly Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-392-0210
Elks Mobile Dental Program
816-404-6904 or 816-404-7000
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1-800-669-3362 (National Office)
Kansas City Regional Office, 1-800-669-4000 (voice) 1-800-669-6820 (TTY)
Experience Works Senior Workforce Solutions
417-864-8688 (Springfield District), www.experienceworks.org
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Fairy Godmother Foundation. Grant wishes to people with terminal illness
773-883-3834 www.fairygodmother.org
Family Care Safety Registry
1-866-422-6872 or 1-573-522-6981
Family Literacy Council
706 Orchard, Carthage, MO 64836, 417-358-5926
Family Support Division
Barton County 417-682-3531 (F) 417-682-6669
Bates County 660-679-3174 (F) 660-679-3894
Barry County 417-847-4761 (F) 417-847-5335
Dade County 417-637-5326 (F) 417-637-5113
Jasper County 417-629-3050 (F) 417-629-3209
Lawrence County 417-678-4138 (F) 417-678-5721
McDonald County 417-845-6951 (F) 417-845-6088
Newton County 417-455-5100 (F) 417-455-5152 877-304-7939
Family Violence Council
214 S. Neosho Blvd., Neosho, MO 64850, 417-455-0818
Fannie Mae Lending Company
Home Choice Program, 1-800-732-6643, loans for the disabled
Home Improvement Loan Program, 800-611-9566
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
Federal Protection Agency--Formerly E-Watch
1227 E. 32nd Ste. 9, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-625-4200
First Choice Healthcare, Home Health Equipment
1107 S. Madison, Webb City, MO 64870, 417-673-8090
Focus on Independence
Provide free Lasik corrective eye surgery to people who are quadriplegic.
1-877-EYESIGHT focus@maloneyvision.com
Joplin Area--Joplin Eye Laser Center, 417-621-0202
Food Stamp Hunger Line
800-392-1261
Four-State Handyman Services
417-623-2447 or 434-8700, jlcole@cableone.net
Provide minor handyman services to elderly & disabled 4-State residents at a minimum charge. Affiliated with Compassionate Care Consultants.
Franklin Technical Center
2020 Iowa Street, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-625-5260
Freedom of Information Act
(202) 501-2262, gsa.foia@gsa.gov
Freedom Service Dogs
PO Box 150217, Lakewood, CO 80215, 303-922-6231
freedomsd@earthlink.net
Freeman Hospital
1102 W. 32nd (Freeman West), Joplin, MO 64804, 417-347-1111
Cancer Institute, 347-4000
Home Care, 417-347-6000
Neosho, 417-451-1234
G
Goodman Community Association
125 E. Main, Goodman, MO 64843, 417-364-8300
Goodwill Industries
2102 Rangeline, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-782-6363
Governor's Council on Disability
1-800-877-8249 (V/TTY), www.gcd.oa.mo.gov/
Great Plains ADA/IT Center
800-949-4232
Guide Dogs for the Blind
1-800-295-4050 or 816-333-1313, www.guidedogs.com
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Habitat for Humanity
417-782-6533
Handicap Conversions, Inc.
8200 NW 97th Terrace, KC, MO 64153, 1-800-809-LIFT
Harris Communications
Adaptive Equipt. for Hearing Impairment, 800-825-6758 (V) or 800-825-9187(TTY)
Head Start
North Joplin, 781-4497 South Joplin, 781-5728
Carl Junction, 649-6785 Anderson, 845-6644
Lamar, 682-5744 Neosho, 451-5709
Noel, 475-6450 Seneca, 776-3755
Webb City, 673-5967 Carthage, 359-9168
Diamond, 325-4244 Granby, 472-7188
Sarcoxie, 548-7325
Health Care Salon Services
417-529-6223
Health Department
Barry County 417-847-2114
Jasper County 800-735-2466 (TTY) 417-358-3111 (Voice)
Newton County 417-451-3743
Barton County 417-682-3363
Joplin City Health Dept. 417-623-6122
McDonald County 417-223-4351
Dade County 417-637-2345, 877-637-2345
Health Essentials Home health aids
1130 E. 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-623-0166, 1-800-437-4471
HEAR-MORE, Products for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
1-800-881-4327
HEAR Now, reconditioned hearing aids
1-800-648-HEAR(4327) or 800-328-8602, www.sotheworldmayhear.org
The HELP Center, Newton County Food Pantry and Emergency Supplies
417-451-0884
Home Medical Supply
1813 W. Sunset, Springfield, MO 65807, 1-888-922-0002
Homebound Services
2423 West 26th Street, Joplin, 417-624-3577, 623-7090
Outreach service of Saint Paul's UMC
The House, Inc., Drug and Alcohol Group Facility
673-7880 or 623-4048
HUD Distribution Center
1-800-767-7468
HUD-Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Housing Discrimination Hotline, 1-800-669-9777 (Voice) 1-800-927-9275 (TDD)
Fair Housing Accessibility Questions, 1-888-341-7781 www.fairhousingfirst.org
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The Independent Living Center
1001 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 64804 www.ilcenter.org
417-659-8086 or 1-800-346-8951, 417-659-8702 (TTY)
Monett Office, 417-354-8656
Independent Living In-Home Care
A branch of The Independent Living Center that provides skilled nursing services, advanced personal care, respite care among other services.
417-626-7566 or 800-814-7217
Internal Revenue Service
ADA Incentives Tax Code Line, 800-829-1040 (V) 800-829-4059 (TTY)
www.irs.gov
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Jay Hatfield Mobility
4000 S. Rangeline, Joplin, www.jayhatfieldmobility.com, 417-626-7277
Job Accommodation Network
1-800-526-7234 (V/TTY), http://www.jan.wvu.edu
Information about job accommodations and employment for individuals with disabilities
Joplin NALA (Neighborhood Adult Literacy Action)
417-782-2646 www.joplinnala.org
Joplin Regional Center
3600 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-629-3020
Joplin Service Club for the Blind
417-623-7267
Joplin Workshop
417-781-2862
Judevine Autism Project
1-800-420-7410, 417-781-3616
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KAPstone House
Provides supportive services for grieving children, teens and their families.
2004 South Joplin St., 417-206-4700, www.kapstonehouse.org
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Lafayette House, Drug, alcohol & domestic violence ctr.
1809 Connor, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-782-1772
Lakes Country Rehabilitation Center
Vocational Rehabilitation Services www.lakescountry.org
405 E. 4th Street, Joplin, 417-659-9911 or 800-887-1307
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
417-782-1650, 1-800-492-7095
Legal Information
Amanda Schmelzer, Elder Law Att.
801 E. 20th Street, Suite 1, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-781-9991
Life Care Planning, Inc.
Non-profit organization that assists families with long-term planning for persons with disabilities, based in Kansas City
816-931-1313
Life Choices, Parenting classes, baby "boutique", etc.
531 E. 7th, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-624-8030 or 800-638-1023
Lifeline Telephone Services (SBC)
1-800-585-7928 general information
Limbs for Life Foundation
888-235-5462 www.limbsforlife.org
Low-Vision Center
417-623-5721
M
Magic Moments Riding Therapy
Diamond, MO 64840, 417-325-4490, www.ridingtherapy.com
MAPS (transportation)
417-626-8607
McCune Brooks Hospital
Carthage, MO 64836 www.mccune-brooks.org
Generations Geriatric Behavioral Health Program--417-359-2300
Golden Reflections Senior Community Service Program--417-359-2452
Meals on Wheels
417-781-7562 (or call area Senior Center)
Medicaid Recipient Services
1-573-751-6527 or 1-800-392-2161
Medicaid Medical Transportation
888-863-9513 (To set up the ride)
Medicare Information
1-800-633-4227
Mended Hearts
Assistance and support for heart disease patients and their families
417-625-2033
Missouri Advocates for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (MOAIDD)
573-751-4054 (V), 573-751-8217 (TTY)
Missouri AgrAbility Project
573-874-1646 or 1-800-995-8503
Missouri Assistive Technology
1-800-647-8557 or 816-373-5193, Swap-n-Shop, www.at.mo.gov
Missouri Career Center/MO Works
730 S. Wall, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-629-3000, www.greathires.org
Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
573-526-5205 www.mcdhh.mo.gov
Missouri Council of the Blind
1-800-342-5632 or 314-832-7172, www.acb.org/Missouri/
Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center (MODDRC)
www.moddrc.com, 800-444-0821 (V) or 800-452-1185 (TTY)
Missouri Family Trust
Missouri beneficiary trust program for persons with disabilities, administered by a board appointed by the Governor
573-882-3388
Missouri Head Injury Advisory Council
573-751-9003 www.tbi.mo.gov
Missouri Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
(Wolfner Library), 1-800-392-2614
Missouri Ombudsman--MO Dept. of Soc. Services
1-800-309-3282 (V) or 1-800-735-2966 (TTY)
Missouri Protection & Advocacy
816-756-1001 (KC) or 417-833-2925 (Springfield)
Missouri Rehabilitation Center
417-461-5540, 800-735-2966 (TTY) www.mrc-rehab.org
Social Work, 417-461-5410
TBI Director Shawn McGrew, 461-5212
Day Rehab Program, 461-5360
Missouri Relay
(VCO, TTY, HCO) 711
800-735-2966 (TTY/ASCII/VCO/HCO)
800-735-2466 (Voice) or 800-520-7309 (Spanish)
sprintrelayonline.com (Internet Relay) sprintvrs.com (Video Relay Service)
Missouri School for the Deaf
Fulton, MO 65251, 573-592-4000
Missouri School for the Blind
St. Louis, MO 63110-4099, 314-776-4320
Missouri Southern State University
417-625-9300 or 800-606-MSSC, www.mssu.edu
Missouri State Rehabilitation Council
573-751-3251 (V) 573-751-0881 (TTY)
Missouri Veteran’s Commission
413 Schifferdecker, Joplin, MO 64803, 417-629-3538
MPACT—Missouri Parents Act
877-743-7634, www.ptimpact.com
MS Society, SW Missouri Office
Springfield, MO, 1-417-882-8128 or 1-800-745-4148
Muscular Dystrophy Association
417-781-8600 or 417-866-7045
N
NAMI Consumer Support Group
417-864-3676
NAMI Family to Family Group
417-781-6264
National Braille Press
617-266-6160, www.nbp.org
Nat’l Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
800-266-1832 www.ncddr.org
National Council on Independent Living
202-207-0334 (V), 202-207-0340 (TTY), www.ncil.org
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
Provide low-interest loans for adaptive equipment.
573-445-6091, www.nfbmo.org
National Senior Citizens Law Center
202-289-6976
Neighborhood Adult Literacy Action (NALA)
417-782-2646, www.joplinnala.org
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
1-888-269-5927
O
OATS, Inc. (transportation)
800-770-6287
Older Blind Services
417-895-6386 or 1-800-592-6004
Ozark Center (psychiatric services)
3016 McClelland, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-781-2410 (24 hours)
Ozark Christian College
417-624-2518
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PAN-Educational Institute, Computer Redistribution Program
816-461-0201, www.pei.edu
PAWS with a Cause
Provide assistance dogs internationally to people with a variety of needs.
(800) 253-7297, www.pawswithacause.org
People First of Missouri
1-800-444-0821 (Central Office in KC), TTY (800) 452-1185
www.missouripeoplefirst.org
Portable Ramps by Dean Gokie
Aluminum ramps for a reasonable price.
1128 S. Garrison, Carthage, 417-358-8776 (home)
Prescription Assistance
CLAIM, 800-390-3330
The Medicine Program, 573-996-7300, www.themedicineprogram.com
Missouri Senior Rx, 866-556-9316, www.dhss.mo.gov/MoSeniorRx/
PhRMA, 800-762-4636, www.PhRMA.org
Needy Meds, 215-625-9609, www.needymeds.com
RxAssist, 401-729-3284, www.rxassist.org
Project Access, Accessibility for Persons with Autism
866-481-3841 (Springfield office toll-free)
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Random House Audio Books
www.randomhouse.com/audio, 800-726-0600
Recorded Periodicals
Associated Services for the Blind, 215-627-0600 ext. 208, www.asb.org
Red Cross Project Help
Assist elderly and disabled with a utility disconnection notice
417-624-4411
Region V Council on Developmental Disabilities
417-781-3750
Rehabilitation Institute, www.rehabkc.org
3011 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64108, 816-751-7900
Memory Clinic: 816-751-7970
Driving Training/Eval: 816-751-7783
Adult Medical Rehab: 816-751-7783
Pediatric Rehab: 816-751-7867
Neuropsychology: 816-751-7732
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
149 Park Central Sq. 640, Springfield, 417-895-6391, 1-800-592-6004
www.dss.state.mo.us/dfs/rehab.htm
Research and Training Center on Independent Living
University of Kansas, 785-864-4095 or 785-864-0706 (TTY)
Rural Development
Carthage--417-358-8198 ext. 4 or TTY: (573) 876-9480
Neosho--417-451-1007 ext. 4
Springfield--417-862-7930
Rusk Rehabilitation Center
Columbia, MO, (573) 817-2703 or (573) 884-0033 (patient consults)
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Salvation Army
Utility assistance, emergency housing, prescription assistance
320 E. 8th Street, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-624-4528
Carthage Office, 125 East Fairview, Carthage, 417-358-2262
Lamar Office, 807 Gulf Street, 417-682-5396
Sammon’s Preston Catalog
Catalog of durable medical and rehabilitation equipment.
1-800-323-5547
Senior Citizens Centers (most have home-delivered meals)
Joplin Senior Citizens Center
2201 Jackson, 417-781-9353
Downtown Community Service Center
110 Main, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-624-6532
Barry County Senior Center
1111 Fair Street, Cassville, 417-847-4510
Barton County Senior Center
306 W. 11th Street, Lamar 64759, 417-682-3881
Dade County Senior Center
58 North Allison Street, Greenfield, MO 65661, 417-637-2626
Webb City Senior Citizens Center
210 N. Pennsylvania, 417-673-1876
The Center--Carl Junction
1203 E. Pennell, 417-649-6437
Carthage C.A.N. D.O. Senior Ctr.
404 E. 3rd, 417-358-4741
Newton County Senior Citizens
1017 E. South, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-0981
Cassville Seniors
417-847-4510
Southwest City Senior Center
417-762-3652
McDonald County Senior Center
Lanagan, MO 64847, 417-436-2511
Central Crossing Senior Center
Shell Knob, 417-858-6952
Noel Senior Center and Nutrition
417-475-3195
Sertoma Hearing Aid Recycling Program (SHARP)
(800) 593-5646, infosertoma@sertoma.org
Provides hearing aids for low-income individuals.
Sharing Our Strength
Statewide mentoring program for families and people with disabilities. Share resources and support. English & Spanish.
800-444-0821 (Voice) 800-452-1185 (TTY)
mitefc@umkc.edu (English) or casasm@umkc.edu (Spanish)
Shriner’s Hospital, St. Louis
314-432-3600
Sign Language Interpreters
Erin Oglesby (3)--(Springfield Area) oglesbyerin@hotmail.com
Stacey Wiseheart (5)--(from Springfield) 417-725-5286 stawhise@clissicnet.net
Mary Alice Gardner (5)--Joplin area 417-483-7438
Kevin Babin (5)--(from Nixa) 417-725-7535 kmbabin@tmail.com
Karla Babin (3)--(from Nixa) 417-725-7535 kbotter@aol.com
Associates in Sign Language, LLC
Nixa, MO 65714, 417-889-TERP (8377) asl@mchsi.com
Donna Lopez (5)--(from Nixa) 417-837-8327 (cell)
Sharlene Williams (4)--Springfield area 417-833-5172
Alesha Clingman (5) Lamar/Carthage/Nevada/Joplin bailliez@hotmail.com
Molly Voris (5)--(from Springfield) 913-221-7064
Daniel Walker (4)--(from Springfield) 417-864-3516
Joyce Booher (3) 417-649-6194
Silver Haired Legislature
Promote legislative issues for Missouri Senior Citizens 573-526-8534
Social Security Administration
417-623-8314, 800-772-1213, National TDD/TTY: 800-325-0778
www.socialsecurity.gov or www.ssa.gov
Souls Harbor, Emergency Housing and Food
915 Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-623-4358
Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL)
2864 Nettleton Ave., Springfield, 1-800-676-7245, 417-886-1188
Southwest Missouri Handycap
(417) 649-7968, 800-660-1655 www.swmohandycap.com
Modify vehicles; work on lifts and wheelchairs, etc.
Southwest Missouri University (SMU)
417-836-5000, www.smsu.edu
American Sign Language Program 417-836-6660
Special Needs Alliance
General Information: 877-572-8472, www.specialneedsalliance.com
Assist with public benefits, taxes, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid/Medicare benefit resolutions, etc.
Spinal Cord Injury Info. Center
713-797-5971, www.mscisdisseminationcenter.org/
St. John's Hospital
2727 McClelland Blvd., Joplin, MO 64804, 417-781-2727
Brady Rehab. Center--417-625-2199
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Telephone Reader
800-335-1221
24 hour free news/media service for people who have difficulty reading print media. Can apply online at www.reader.ku.edu
Tel-Link
800-835-5465
Telephone link for health services for MO families provided by Dept. of Health
Teltex (Service TAP Phones)
404 E. 13th Ave., North Kansas City, MO 64116, 1-888-515-8120
Through the Looking Glass
Parenting resources for parents and children with disabilities
800-644-2666 www.lookingglass.org
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Line
1-800-444-6443
Trinity Hospice, www.trinityhospice.com
1905 W. 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804, 417-782-6811, 888-782-6811
Truman Area Transportation Services--Lamar Area Transit
1104 Broadway, Lamar, 417-682-5542
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United Seating and Mobility
417-883-2125, 800-899-7184, www.unitedseating.com
Universal Design Housing Network
913-596-2966 or 866-201-3829, www.udhn.org
US Dept. of Transportation Travelers with Disabilities Hotline
800-778-4838 (V) or 800-455-9880 (TTY)
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Vantage Point
Computer classes, Medicare counseling, Respite Care Coordination
2701 S. Bird, Joplin, MO 64804, Joplin--417-627-0600 Lamar--417-682-3825
www.thevantagepoint.com
Veteran's Administration
877-222-VETS (8387)
Veteran's Commission (American Legion)
413 Schifferdecker, Joplin, MO 64803, 417-623-3392
VFW (Veteran's of Foreign Wars)
Joplin--417-781-3639
Carthage--417-358-1657
Neosho--417-451-9700
Anderson--417-845-6772
Lamar--682-2615; 398-2550
Vocational Rehabilitation
www.vr.dese.mo.gov, 801 E. 15th Street, Joplin, MO 64801, 417-629-3067
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Watered Gardens
Emergency food, clothing, lawn care and occasional financial assistance
417-623-6030 or 877-724-7770, www.wateredgardens.org
White Cane Instruments for the Blind
417-574-6368
Wilkinson Home Care Equipment
2316 Maiden Lane, Suite 3, Joplin, 417-623-7907 or 866-579-6337
Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Jefferson City, MO 65101, 1-800-392-2614, www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/
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YMCA--Family Y
Carthage--417-358-1070
Joplin Family Y (Downtown)--623-4597
Joplin Family Y (South) 417-623-4597
Neosho--417-455-1001, 455-9999
Monett--417-235-8213
Nevada--417-667-9622
www.ymca.net
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