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Care To Learn
The mission of Care To Learn is to provide immediate funding to meet emergent needs in the areas of health, hunger & hygiene so every student can be successful in school.
Email: anniezimmerman@nixaschools.net
Phone: 417-724-3592
Address: 301 S. Main St. Nixa, MO 65714
Website: caretolearn.org/nixa
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Dental Services
Children’s Smile Center
Dental services for individuals 1-19 years old and pregnant women.
Clients must be a MoHealthNet recipients.
Clients must reside in Stone, Christian, Barry, and Lawrence County.
Phone: 417-582-5439
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Health and Wellness Assistance
Overeaters Anonymous
A community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. Services are only available to adults who are 18+.
Email: info@oa.org
Phone: 505-891-2664
Website: To view more information, click here.
The GLO Center
The GLO Center is the LGBTQ+ Community Center of the Ozarks. We provide support groups and social groups, including a youth group for young people aged 12-18 on Tuesdays from 3-8 where free dinner is provided. Anyone is welcome to come by the center during open hours (10-4 Weekdays, 10-2 Saturdays) to make use of the center living spaces, library, and kitchen. We have free resources, snacks, and referrals to other organizations according to your needs. GLO throws many monthly and yearly events, including Pride during June on the square in Springfield. If you are looking for a place to volunteer or a way to connect with LGBT+ community then stop by the center or check out our website www.glocenter.org or connect with us on Facebook.
Email: collins@glocenter.org
Phone: 417-869-3978
Address: 518 E. Commercial St. Springfield, MO 65803
Website: www.glocenter.org
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Medicaid
Family Support Division
Phone: 417-581-7511 / 855-373-4636
Address: 4715 Towne Centre Dr., Ozark, MO 65721
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Nixa Welfare Office
Phone: (855) 373-4636
Address: 105 Ridgecrest Ave. Nixa, MO 65714
Hours: Monday & Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Nutrition Program Associate
Phone: 417-581-3558
Address: 202 W. Elm Ozark, MO 65721
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Medical Assistance
Volunteers in Medicine Christian County
VIMCC is dedicated to providing free high-quality health care to uninsured, under-served, and homeless residents in Christian County who are 18-64 years of age and live at or below the 200% Federal Poverty Level.
Email: treasurer@vimchristiancounty.org
carol.daniel@vimchristiancounty.org
Phone: 417-267-1667
Address: 865 N. Nicholas Rd. Nixa, MO 65714
Website: vimchristiancounty.org
AIDS Project of the Ozarks (881-1900)
Offers HIV counseling and testing, case management, medical care, etc.
HIV testing is free, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and uses a sliding fee scale for other services.
Phone: 417-881-1900
Website: apo-ozarks.org
Christian County Health Department
Immunizations, pregnancy tests, exams, family planning, WIC program, etc.
Phone: 417-581-7285
Website: www.christiancountyhealth.com
CoxHealth Center - Nixa
Accepts all ages, Medicaid. No emergencies.
Phone: 417-269-2227
Website: For more information, click here.
Family Medical Care Clinic
Located at Cox North, does not accept walk-ins.
Accepts Medicaid.
Phone: 417-269-8817
Website: To view more information, click here.
Medicaid Transport
Provides non-emergency appointments that are covered by Medicaid.
Phone: 866-269-5927
Website: To view more information, click here.
Mercy Clinic Family Medicine - Nixa
Offers a broad range of medical care, including physical exams, sports physicals, treatment of minor injuries, x-rays, childhood immunizations, women’s health, etc.
Phone: 417-724-5200
Website: To view more information, click here.
Pregnancy Care Center
Pregnancy Care Center provides pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and personalized support to anyone facing unplanned pregnancy. All services are free, confidential, and professional.
Email: info@417pcc.org
Phone: 417-887-0800
Address: 1342 E. Primrose St. Ste C, Springfield, MO 65804
Website: 417choices.com
Empower:Abilities
Information and referral, independent living skills, peer support, advocacy, transition services, home modifications, care in the home, assistive technology and clinical services (low vision)
Email: julij@empowerabilities.org
Phone: 417-886-1188
Address: 1450 W. Cambridge St. Springfield, MO 65807
Website: www.empowerabilities.org
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Substance Abuse Support
Alanon Family Groups
Resources for relatives and friends of alcoholics to deal with the effects of alcohol abuse.
Meetings are anonymous and confidential.
No dues or fees for membership.
Phone: 417-885-9114
Website: www.Missouri-Al-Anon.org
Alcoholic Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.
No age or education requirements
Phone: 417-823-7125
Website: aaswmo.org
Alternatives, Inc.
Offers SATOP classes, counseling services, and assessment evaluations
Evening and weekend appointments available
Phone: 417-883-7227
Website: www.missourialternatives.com
Burrell Behavioral Health Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Provides help for alcohol and drug-abusing adolescents and their families
Abstinence-based treatment program
Adolescents age 12-17
Services include day treatment with residential support and outpatient services
Phone: 417-761-5400
Website: www.burrellcenter.com
Carl Jones Recovery Center
Substance use (adults), residential (women), outpatient, daycare
Phone: 417-862-3455
Website: pfh.org
Center for Addictions
17 ½ and older
Hospital-based treatment and programs for patients affected by addictive disease
Inpatient detox, intensive outpatient, hospitalization, individual counseling, medication-assisted treatment, etc.
Phone: 417-269-2273
Website: For more information, click here.
Burrell Behavioral Health Park Clinic
Division of Burrell Behavioral Health Center
Specialized services for individuals with mental illnesses AND addictions
Assessments and screenings, Specialized Substance Abuse Services (CSTAR), residential programs, DUI and DWI programs/drug court, youth and adolescent substance abuse services
Phone: 417-893-7722
Website: www.burrellcenter.com
Narcotics Anonymous
Nonprofit society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Groups meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Phone: 855-866-7392
Website: www.SWMOANA.org
Pathways Youth Substance Abuse Services
Services include outpatient therapy and outpatient adult and adolescent substance use disorder treatment
Phone: 888-403-1071
Phone: 573-317-9100
Salvation Army Harbor House Rehabilitation Program
Men in this program maintain sobriety, work towards a college education, enter the workforce, receive counseling, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, etc.
Phone: 417-831-3371
Website: For more information, click here.
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This page was designed for our families who need a little extra assistance.
If a non-profit organization or group/organization that offers select services for our students would like to become a resource for our families that provides assistance for students and/or their families, please email quicknews@nixaschools.net.
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