COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
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Legal Services
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Treatment & Support
Domestic Violence Shelter
Utility Assistance
Emergency Food and Clothing
Apply for Food Stamps!
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers a monthly benefit to help you buy food and food products, such as seeds and plants to grow food. This monthly benefit is loaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and cannot be withdrawn as cash. Your monthly benefit amount will depend on your income and the size of your household.
Apply for Missouri Healthcare!
Mo HealthNet, also known as Missouri Medicaid, is a state and federally funded program that provides health care coverage to eligible low-income individuals and families in the state of Missouri. It offers a range of medical services, including hospital and doctor visits, prescription medications, mental health care, dental services, and more.
Apply for a New Social Security Card!
You can request a free replacement card. Depending on your situation, you may be able to apply for a replacement card online. Answer a few questions about yourself, and we’ll show you the best way to make your request. Includes a link to download a PDF version of the online application. You can fill out the paper application and bring it to your local office.
Welcome to our comprehensive Community Resource Guide – a beacon of support and care for underserved populations. We’re committed to connecting those in need with vital resources that offer a helping hand and a glimmer of hope.
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Community Resource Guide
Find local help with housing, food, healthcare, shelters, and other support services in Jasper and Newton Counties.
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Quick Applications
Fast links for common benefit and document applications.
Apply for a New Social Security Card
Replace or apply for a new Social Security card.
Start ApplicationEmergency Shelter & Crisis Housing
Emergency, overnight, crisis, and transitional shelter options for people who need a safe place quickly.
Carthage Crisis Center
Emergency shelter and crisis support for individuals and families
Emergency shelter; family rooms; crisis support; long-term housing support; structured accountability; faith-based support.
Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri
Safe temporary care for children and family crisis support
Temporary child crisis care; family case management; 24/7/365 care; support during homelessness, unsafe housing, lack of food or…
Lafayette House
Domestic violence, sexual assault, shelter, counseling, and recovery services
Emergency shelter; 24-hour crisis line; counseling; residential and outpatient substance use treatment; children's services; advocacy; protective order support;…
Food & Meals
Food pantries, prepared meals, groceries, SNAP help, and other hunger-relief resources.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri
After-school and summer programs for children and teens
After-school programs; summer programs; education support; leadership development; arts; health and wellness; workforce readiness; recreation; meals and snacks;…
Bright Futures Joplin
Student basic-needs network removing barriers to school success
School supplies; clothing support; food support; mentoring connections; student needs requests; school-community partnerships; barrier removal for student success.
Crosslines Ministries of the Joplin Area
Food pantry and emergency assistance for households in need
Food pantry; groceries; emergency assistance; practical support for households in crisis.
Housing Assistance
Public housing, supportive housing, transitional housing, recovery housing, and housing navigation programs.
Ascent Recovery Residences
Faith-based recovery housing for young men
Recovery housing; sustained recovery management; faith-based support; peer support; accountability; vocational skill development; life skills; recovery community connection.
Carthage Crisis Center
Emergency shelter and crisis support for individuals and families
Emergency shelter; family rooms; crisis support; long-term housing support; structured accountability; faith-based support.
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
Housing, rapid rehousing, family support, and utility assistance
Housing assistance; rapid rehousing support; utility assistance; family support; stability planning.
Rent & Eviction Assistance
Rent assistance, eviction prevention, rental arrears, deposit help, and housing stability support.
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
Housing, rapid rehousing, family support, and utility assistance
Housing assistance; rapid rehousing support; utility assistance; family support; stability planning.
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area
Community action agency, Housing Connect, CoC lead, and stability programs
Housing Connect; coordinated entry; housing stability support; community action programs; utility assistance; emergency assistance; community development; financial stability…
Housing Authority of Joplin
Public housing and rental assistance programs
Public housing; rental assistance; affordable housing information; housing program navigation; waiting-list information; eligibility screening guidance.
Medical & Dental Care
Primary care, dental care, clinics, medication help, hospital services, and health coverage support.
ACCESS Family Care
Primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and OB/GYN care
Primary medical care; general dentistry; behavioral health; pharmacy services; obstetrics and gynecology; chronic disease treatment, including diabetes care.
BHG Joplin Treatment Center
Medication-assisted opioid treatment with counseling and recovery support
Methadone treatment; buprenorphine treatment; Suboxone treatment; individual counseling; group counseling; comprehensive support; peer recovery support; intensive outpatient programming.
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri
Child advocacy center for abuse assessment, exams, interviews, and trauma therapy
Forensic interviews; sexual assault forensic exams; child-at-risk exams; trauma-focused therapy; family advocacy; child abuse prevention training; mandated reporter…
Mental Health
Counseling, behavioral health care, crisis support, psychiatry, and mental health navigation.
ACCESS Family Care
Primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and OB/GYN care
Primary medical care; general dentistry; behavioral health; pharmacy services; obstetrics and gynecology; chronic disease treatment, including diabetes care.
Ascent Recovery Residences
Faith-based recovery housing for young men
Recovery housing; sustained recovery management; faith-based support; peer support; accountability; vocational skill development; life skills; recovery community connection.
BHG Joplin Treatment Center
Medication-assisted opioid treatment with counseling and recovery support
Methadone treatment; buprenorphine treatment; Suboxone treatment; individual counseling; group counseling; comprehensive support; peer recovery support; intensive outpatient programming.
Substance Use & Recovery
Recovery housing, treatment, counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and substance-use support.
Ascent Recovery Residences
Faith-based recovery housing for young men
Recovery housing; sustained recovery management; faith-based support; peer support; accountability; vocational skill development; life skills; recovery community connection.
BHG Joplin Treatment Center
Medication-assisted opioid treatment with counseling and recovery support
Methadone treatment; buprenorphine treatment; Suboxone treatment; individual counseling; group counseling; comprehensive support; peer recovery support; intensive outpatient programming.
Freeman Health System
Joplin hospital system, urgent care, specialty care, and behavioral health access
Hospital care; emergency access; urgent care; physician clinics; specialty care; mental and behavioral health through Ozark Center; 24-hour…
Domestic Violence & Safety
Shelter, advocacy, crisis support, and safety services for survivors and people fleeing violence.
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri
Child advocacy center for abuse assessment, exams, interviews, and trauma therapy
Forensic interviews; sexual assault forensic exams; child-at-risk exams; trauma-focused therapy; family advocacy; child abuse prevention training; mandated reporter…
Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri
Safe temporary care for children and family crisis support
Temporary child crisis care; family case management; 24/7/365 care; support during homelessness, unsafe housing, lack of food or…
Jasper County CASA
Court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children in foster care
Volunteer child advocacy; court-appointed advocacy; foster care advocacy; volunteer training; support for abused and neglected children; court and…
Families, Youth & Childcare
Family support, youth programs, school connections, childcare, crisis care, and parenting resources.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jasper and Newton Counties
One-to-one youth mentoring for children and young people
Youth mentoring; adult-child matches; volunteer mentor screening; monitored mentoring relationships; positive role-model connection; support for youth development.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri
After-school and summer programs for children and teens
After-school programs; summer programs; education support; leadership development; arts; health and wellness; workforce readiness; recreation; meals and snacks;…
Bright Futures Joplin
Student basic-needs network removing barriers to school success
School supplies; clothing support; food support; mentoring connections; student needs requests; school-community partnerships; barrier removal for student success.
Legal, ID & Documents
Civil legal help, identification, documents, birth certificates, social security cards, and advocacy.
Jasper County CASA
Court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children in foster care
Volunteer child advocacy; court-appointed advocacy; foster care advocacy; volunteer training; support for abused and neglected children; court and…
Jasper County Children’s Division
Child safety, foster care, adoption, and family support services
Child safety services; foster care; adoption resources; guardianship resources; child abuse and neglect reporting pathways; family-centered services; child…
Joplin Public Library
Library cards, public computers, internet access, meeting rooms, passports, and community resources
Public computers; internet access; library cards; reference services; meeting rooms; homebound delivery; passports; makerspace; community outreach; technology access;…
Benefits & Financial Assistance
Benefits navigation, SNAP, Medicaid, financial assistance, community action, and stability programs.
Bright Futures Joplin
Student basic-needs network removing barriers to school success
School supplies; clothing support; food support; mentoring connections; student needs requests; school-community partnerships; barrier removal for student success.
Child Care Aware of Missouri
Child care referral, subsidy guidance, and family child-care resources
Child care referrals; child care subsidy information; child development resources; mental health resources; crisis and homelessness resources; state…
Compass Quest Veterans Advocacy Group
Navigation and advocacy for Veterans in the community
Veterans navigation; advocacy; resource connection; support planning; community referral assistance.
Transportation
Transit, paratransit, bus, trolley, and transportation-related support services.
City of Joplin
City services and community partnership for housing stability and public needs
City services; public information; community development connections; public safety information; utility and municipal service navigation; Homeless Coalition partnership.
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area
Community action agency, Housing Connect, CoC lead, and stability programs
Housing Connect; coordinated entry; housing stability support; community action programs; utility assistance; emergency assistance; community development; financial stability…
Joplin Public Transportation
Sunshine Lamp Trolley, MAPS paratransit, and accessible local transportation
Sunshine Lamp Trolley; deviated fixed-route service; MAPS paratransit; accessible transportation; route information; scheduled transportation support.
Utilities & Basic Needs
Utility help, household needs, emergency assistance, practical support, and basic-needs programs.
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
Housing, rapid rehousing, family support, and utility assistance
Housing assistance; rapid rehousing support; utility assistance; family support; stability planning.
City of Joplin
City services and community partnership for housing stability and public needs
City services; public information; community development connections; public safety information; utility and municipal service navigation; Homeless Coalition partnership.
Crosslines Ministries of the Joplin Area
Food pantry and emergency assistance for households in need
Food pantry; groceries; emergency assistance; practical support for households in crisis.
Clothing, Showers & Laundry
Clothing, household goods, showers, laundry, wellness access, and daily-needs resources.
Bright Futures Joplin
Student basic-needs network removing barriers to school success
School supplies; clothing support; food support; mentoring connections; student needs requests; school-community partnerships; barrier removal for student success.
Crosslines Ministries of the Joplin Area
Food pantry and emergency assistance for households in need
Food pantry; groceries; emergency assistance; practical support for households in crisis.
FosterAdopt Connect Joplin
Free support for foster, adoptive, kinship, and at-risk families
Foster family support; adoptive family support; kinship caregiver support; family preservation; clothing and food assistance; aging-out youth support;…
Veterans
Veteran healthcare, counseling, benefits, advocacy, and military-connected support services.
Compass Quest Veterans Advocacy Group
Navigation and advocacy for Veterans in the community
Veterans navigation; advocacy; resource connection; support planning; community referral assistance.
H.O.U.S.E., Inc.
Structured housing and recovery support for people rebuilding after addiction
Structured recovery housing; sober and clean living program; admission screening; residences; education opportunities; recovery community connection; veterans services;…
Jasper County Public Housing
Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream, VASH, and CoC voucher assistance
Housing Choice Voucher; Section 8; Mainstream vouchers; VASH vouchers; Continuum of Care vouchers; rental assistance; affordable housing applications;…
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