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Primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and OB/GYN care Services: Primary medical care; general dentistry; behavioral health; pharmacy services; obstetrics and gynecology; chronic disease treatment, including diabetes care. Categories: Medical & Dental Care; Mental Health Address: 530 S. Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/access-family-care/

Visiting provider on the Opportunity Center September 2026 schedule.

Faith-based recovery housing for young men Services: Recovery housing; sustained recovery management; faith-based support; peer support; accountability; vocational skill development; life skills; recovery community connection. Categories: Housing Assistance; Mental Health; Substance Use & Recovery Address: PO Box 4368, Joplin, MO 64803 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/ascent-recovery-residences/

A cooling center offering a place to get out of the heat. See the hours and weather requirements below.

A cooling center offering a place to get out of the heat. See the hours and weather requirements below.

Medication-assisted opioid treatment with counseling and recovery support Services: Methadone treatment; buprenorphine treatment; Suboxone treatment; individual counseling; group counseling; comprehensive support; peer recovery support; intensive outpatient programming. Categories: Medical & Dental Care; Mental Health; Substance Use & Recovery Address: 2919 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801 Service area: Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County Hours: Call to confirm current dosing and counseling hours. Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/bhg-joplin-treatment-center/

One-to-one youth mentoring for children and young people Services: Youth mentoring; adult-child matches; volunteer mentor screening; monitored mentoring relationships; positive role-model connection; support for youth development. Categories: Families, Youth & Childcare Address: 2914 Sunset Pl, Joplin, MO 64804 Service area: Jasper County, Newton County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-jasper-and-newton-counties/

Organization · 1 service

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri

After-school and summer programs for children and teens Services: After-school programs; summer programs; education support; leadership development; arts; health and wellness; workforce readiness; recreation; meals and snacks; mentoring and positive youth development. Categories: Families, Youth & Childcare; Food & Meals Address: 317 Comingo Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Service area: Jasper County Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/boys-girls-clubs-of-southwest-missouri/

Organization · 1 service

Bright Futures Joplin

Student basic-needs network removing barriers to school success Services: School supplies; clothing support; food support; mentoring connections; student needs requests; school-community partnerships; barrier removal for student success. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Clothing, Showers & Laundry; Families, Youth & Childcare; Food & Meals Address: 825 S Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Service area: Jasper County Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/bright-futures-joplin/

A cooling center offering a place to get out of the heat. See the hours and weather requirements below.

Youth-serving campground and retreat space for camps, families, and community groups Services: Camp reservations; youth camp space; community group retreat space; family reunion space; outdoor recreation; campground facilities. Categories: Families, Youth & Childcare Address: 5250 Jamboree Lane, Joplin, MO 64804 Service area: Jasper County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/camp-childress/

Emergency shelter and crisis support for individuals and families Services: Emergency shelter; family rooms; crisis support; long-term housing support; structured accountability; faith-based support. Categories: Emergency Shelter & Crisis Housing; Families, Youth & Childcare; Housing Assistance Address: 100 South Main Street, Carthage, MO 64836 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/carthage-crisis-center/

A cooling center offering a place to get out of the heat. See the hours and weather requirements below.

A cooling center offering a place to get out of the heat. See the hours and weather requirements below.

Housing, rapid rehousing, family support, and utility assistance Services: Housing assistance; rapid rehousing support; utility assistance; family support; stability planning. Categories: Families, Youth & Childcare; Housing Assistance; Rent & Eviction Assistance; Utilities & Basic Needs Address: 2650 E. 32nd St, Suite 200, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/catholic-charities-of-southern-missouri/

Child care referral, subsidy guidance, and family child-care resources Services: Child care referrals; child care subsidy information; child development resources; mental health resources; crisis and homelessness resources; state assistance program information; family resource navigation. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Families, Youth & Childcare Address: 955 Executive Parkway Drive, Suite 106, St. Louis, MO 63141 Service area: Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/child-care-aware-of-missouri/

Child advocacy center for abuse assessment, exams, interviews, and trauma therapy Services: Forensic interviews; sexual assault forensic exams; child-at-risk exams; trauma-focused therapy; family advocacy; child abuse prevention training; mandated reporter training; multidisciplinary team coordination. Categories: Domestic Violence & Safety; Families, Youth & Childcare; Medical & Dental Care; Mental Health Address: 1029 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801 Service area: Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/childrens-center-of-southwest-missouri/

Safe temporary care for children and family crisis support Services: Temporary child crisis care; family case management; 24/7/365 care; support during homelessness, unsafe housing, lack of food or utilities, domestic violence, hospitalization, treatment, family stress, or parent-child conflict. Categories: Domestic Violence & Safety; Emergency Shelter & Crisis Housing; Families, Youth & Childcare Address: 711 S Picher Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/childrens-haven-of-southwest-missouri/

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City of Joplin

City services and community partnership for housing stability and public needs Services: City services; public information; community development connections; public safety information; utility and municipal service navigation; Homeless Coalition partnership. Categories: Housing Assistance; Transportation; Utilities & Basic Needs Address: 602 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/city-of-joplin/

Adult general medicine, dental evaluations and extractions, and counseling Services: Adult general medicine; pulmonology; cardiology; gynecological services; dental evaluations; extractions; adult counseling; whole-person care. Categories: Medical & Dental Care; Mental Health Address: 701 South Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/community-clinic-of-southwest-missouri/

Navigation and advocacy for Veterans in the community Services: Veterans navigation; advocacy; resource connection; support planning; community referral assistance. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Housing Assistance; Veterans Address: 305 S. Virginia Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/compass-quest-veterans-advocacy-group-2/

Food pantry and emergency assistance for households in need Services: Food pantry; groceries; emergency assistance; practical support for households in crisis. Categories: Clothing, Showers & Laundry; Food & Meals; Utilities & Basic Needs Address: 320 S School Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/crosslines-ministries-of-the-joplin-area/

Missouri child care assistance and family support benefits Services: Child care assistance information; family support benefits; public assistance applications; child welfare resources; benefit eligibility navigation; referrals to child care search resources. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Families, Youth & Childcare Address: 601 Commercial St, Joplin, MO 64801 Service area: Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/department-of-social-services-child-care/

Community action agency, Housing Connect, CoC lead, and stability programs Services: Housing Connect; coordinated entry; housing stability support; community action programs; utility assistance; emergency assistance; community development; financial stability support. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Families, Youth & Childcare; Housing Assistance; Rent & Eviction Assistance; Transportation; Utilities & Basic Needs Address: 302 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-05-29 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/economic-security-corporation-of-southwest-area/