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Care To Learn
Care to Learn focuses on meeting the emergent needs of students in the areas of health, hunger, and hygiene.
Website: caretolearn.org/nixa
Chapter Liaison: Annie Zimmerman
Phone: 417-724-3592
Email: anniezimmerman@nixaschools.net
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Child Care Assistance
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
Newborns in Need
Provides resources and care items for newborn babies
Phone: 417-881-2229
Website: To view more information, click here.
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch
Therapeutic boarding school for boys coping with anger, emotional issues, depression, behavioral problems, legal problems, or minor drug abuse
For boys 14 to 17 ½ years old
Phone: 888-289-6818
Website: To view more information, click here.
Lives under Construction Ranch
Residential treatment homes for at-risk boys between the ages of 7 and 21.
Behavior management techniques and individualized counseling
Phone: 417-779-5374
Website: www.lucboys.org
Isabel’s House
Our mission is to provide immediate refuge to children ages birth to 12 whose families are in crisis. We provide 24/7/365 trauma-informed care, 3 meals and snacks daily, clothing, shoes, hygiene items, transportation to and from school, wellness exams, and so much more. We also work with families to resolve the crisis that they sought services for.
Email: andih@isabelshouse.org
Phone: 417-865-2273
Address: 2750 W. Bennett St. Springfield, MO 65802
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Clothing Assistance
Abundant Blessings
We provide a clothing and shoes to children in need and foster children in our service area. Our location is set up like a clothing store allowing children to select items that are the correct size and their style. We serve children from newborn to 18.
Email: abundantblessingskids@gmail.com
Phone: 417-294-9157
Address: 726 W Center Circle Nixa, MO 65714
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Disaster Assistance
Red Cross
Phone: 417-832-9500
Address: 1835 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802
Emergency Management Agency
Phone: 417-582-5400
Address: 110 E. Elm, #60, Ozark, MO 65721
Christian County Emergency Management
Provides information on how to plan and prepare for emergencies as well as response and recovery resources for after emergencies.
Provides information regarding severe weather conditions and locations of FEMA shelters.
Phone: 417-582-5400
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Family Programs
Lifehouse Crisis Maternity Home
Phone: 417-720-4213
Address: 424 E. Monastery St., Springfield, MO 65807
Safe to Sleep
Women’s Overnight Emergency Shelter (Assessment required through One Door).
Phone: 417-862-3586
Address: 627 N Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
Burrell Crisis Line
Phone: 417-761-5555
(Call for night and weekend assessment for Safe to Sleep)
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
Freedom’s Rest Family Violence Center
Phone: 417-582-0344 or 417-299-2494
Email: info@freedomsrest.org
Address: 200-280 W Church St Ozark, Missouri 65721
Mission Springfield Victory
Phone: 417-864-2235
Address: 1610 N. Broadway, Springfield, MO 65803
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks
LGBT+ community in the Greater Springfield/Southwest Missouri areaPhone: 417-869-3978
Website: To view more information, click here.
Rare Breed (The Kitchen, Inc.)
Phone: 417- 865-6400
Address: 301 N. Main, Springfield, MO 65806
Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.
Springfield Dream Center
Weekly community dinner, diaper bank, adult classes, senior boxes
Email: kara@springfielddreamcenter.com
Phone: 417-720-1065
Address: 829 W. Atlantic St. Springfield, MO 65803
Website: To view more information, click here.
Victory Mission + Ministry
Victory Mission reaches people leaving poverty, equipping them with tools to rebuild their lives and gain independence—because no life is beyond repair.
Services include:
- WorkReady BootCamp - Victory’s WorkReady BootCamp is a week-long training program designed to help you find and maintain meaningful work. 70% of graduates find employment within a week of completing the program.
- Emergency Shelter for Men - Victory’s Emergency Shelter allows men to stay for up to 30 days every six months. For the 30-day duration, residential program fees are waived through scholarship.
- Transitional Shelter for Men - Victory’s Transitional Shelter provides an affordable housing alternative to pay-by-the-week hotels and substandard housing as men transition into a state of independence.
- Restoration for Women and Men - The Restoration Program is a 12-18 month faith-based discipleship program designed to transform lives through a comprehensive approach of developing five key areas of life: spiritual, personal, relational, vocational, and financial.
Email: info@victorymission.com
Phone: 417-864-2200
Address: 1715 N. Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65803
Website: To view more information, click here.
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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Financial Assistance
Care to Learn
Care to Learn focuses on meeting the emergent needs of students in the areas of health, hunger, and hygiene.
Care to Learn Nixa resource page, click here.
Chapter Liaison: Annie Zimmerman
Phone: 417-724-3592
Email: anniezimmerman@nixaschools.net
Help Give Hope
Provides resources (utility assistance, gas/grocery vouchers, bus passes, used cars, Christmas gifts, etc.) to families with children 18 or younger.
To view more information, click here.
Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
Family planning, foster grandparent, head start, housing, low-income home energy assistance (LIHEAP), neighborhood centers, and weatherization.
Phone: 417-862-4314
Website: To view more information, click here.
Springfield Unemployment Office
Provides unemployment benefits to those who have recently lost their jobs at no fault of their own, natural disaster, or quit for a good cause.
Phone: 417-895-6851
Website: To view more information, click here.
United Way of the Ozarks
Invests in programs that form a safety net for families experiencing challenges and focus on education to get upstream on reducing poverty.
With the use of the Community Economic Relief Fund. United Way may help with bills, rent, and food.
Phone: 417-863-7700
Website: To view more information, click here.
Project Birthday Bag
Provides ‘Happy Birthdays’ to underprivileged children and their parents/guardians.
Email: info@projectbirthdaybag.com
Website: To view more information, click here.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Provides assistance with budgeting, debt management, and financial coaching.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Phone: (417) 889-7474
Address: 1515 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
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Internet Access (Businesses That Offer Low-Cost Internet)
There are many companies that are offering internet access services to those affected by Covid-19. However, some of these services require pre-qualifications. One of these pre-qualifications will be applying for and approval of the “free/reduced lunch” application, which can be found here: www.nixapublicschools.net/mealassistance
Suddenlink Optimum
Easily transfer your ACP benefit for free internet or mobile service.
If you're already receiving an ACP benefit with another provider, you can easily transfer it to Optimum and save up to $30 a month on Optimum Internet or Mobile service.
As of February 7th, the Federal Government stopped accepting new ACP applications and has not approved additional funding for the ACP. As a result, the program may end in the coming months, possibly as early as April 2024. While the outcome of the ACP is beyond our control, Optimum is fully committed to providing you with affordable internet options to keep you connected. We will keep you informed as information from the Federal Government becomes available.
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Internet Access (Free Wi-Fi)
FREE Wi-Fi Available At Ozark Electric Cooperative
Ozark Electric Cooperative has been offering FREE educational Wi-Fi in our parking lots at each of our three offices at Mt. Vernon, Nixa, and Cape Fair, for any student or parents with younger students who wish to use it. There are five dedicated parking spots for wifi use between the hours of 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. There is a banner on the side of each building with the same info and parking signs showing them where to park.
Ozark Electric Cooperative serves electricity to many students’ homes and some of the schools. Students/parents do not have to be served by Ozark Electric Cooperative to come and use the Wi-Fi for FREE! No strings attached.
Website: For more information, click here.
Physical addresses for three local offices:
Location: 2007 N. James River Court (Hwy AA north of Nixa) Nixa, Mo
Location: 10943 Hwy 39 (intersection of Hwys 39 & 174 north side of town) Mt. Vernon, Mo
Location: 7928 State Hwy 76 (just west of the Cape Fair bridge) Cape Fair, Mo
Christian County Library - Nixa Community Branch
Offers free wi-fi and computers to community members. For more information on other locations and hours, click here.
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Job Assistance
Job Corps
Free education and training programs for eligible young people at least 16 years old that qualify as low-income.
Phone: 800-733-5627
Website: To view more information, click here.
Missouri Career Center, Ozark Region
Employment services and guidance.
Phone: 417-887-4343
Website: To view more information, click here.
Victory House
Offers job training, life skills, and school programs to women ages 20 and older.
Phone: 417-831-6387
Website: To view more information, click here.
Mingo Job Corps CCC
Mingo is a job/career training programEmail: odriscoll.erin@jobcorps.orgPhone: 573-222-2579Address: 4253 State Highway T Puxico, MO 63960 -
Legal Guidance
Christian County Children’s Division
Provides child welfare services to children and families in Christian County.
Investigating child abuse/neglect reports, services to intact families, services to children in foster care, and licensing of foster and adoptive homes.
Phone: 417-581-7511
Website: To view more information, click here.
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
Legal Services of Southern Missouri is a critical resource for low-income individuals and families across 43 counties in southern Missouri who face civil legal challenges. The organization is dedicated to ensuring access to justice regardless of financial means. They provide a wide range of essential services, including legal advice, assistance with document preparation, negotiation with other parties, and representation in court. Their work encompasses areas like housing disputes, family law, public benefits issues, and consumer protection. Thanks to the support of the Legal Services Corporation and other generous grantors, Legal Services of Southern Missouri helps level the playing field and empowers vulnerable Missourians to protect their rights.
Email: info@lsosm.org
Phone: 417-881-1397
Address: 3130 S. Delaware Ave. Springfield, MO 65804
Website: To view more information, click here.
Springfield Metropolitan Bar
Springfield Metro area referral for legal help
Phone: 417-831-2783
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School Supplies
The Back to School Bash provides Nixa students with backpacks, school supplies, clothes, hygiene products, dental hygiene supplies, haircuts, and shoes for those in need.
To view more information on the Back to School Bash, click here.
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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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Transportation
OATS Transit
Email: lbailey@oatstransit.org
Phone: 417-887-9272
Address: 2501 Maguire Blvd. Columbia, MO 65201
Website: www.oatstransit.org
Medicaid Transportation Phone: 866-269-5927
Christian County Eastern Senior Transportation
Phone: 417-581-2538
Address: 727 N 9th St., Ozark, MO 65721
Christian County Western Senior Transportation
Phone: 417-725-2322
Address: 404 S Main, Nixa, MO 65714
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Veteran Services
Home at Last (The Kitchen, Inc.)
Phone: 417-865-6400
Address: 301 N Main, Springfield, MO 65806
Veterans Health Administration
Provides healthcare for veterans
Phone: 1-877-222-VETS (8387)
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Phone: 1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET)
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Violence Aid
Harmony House
SHELTER, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION
The mission of Harmony House is to provide shelter, advocacy and education to survivors of domestic violence and promote the principle that all individuals have the right to life free of abuse.
Email: info@myharmonyhouse.org
Phone: 417-837-7700
Address: 3404 E. Ridgeview St. Springfield, MO 65804
Website: www.myharmonyhouse.org
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of the Elderly and Disabled
Investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals 60 and older and people with disabilities between 18 and 59
Call if you suspect someone is being abused, neglected, or exploited
Phone: 800-392-0210
Website: To view more information, click here.
The Victim Center
The Victim Center provides free-of-charge services to victims (of all ages) of violent and/or sexual crimes through 24-hour crisis response, individual and group counseling, personal advocacy, and court support. The Victim Center also provides school and community-based prevention education and training.
We serve any person who has experienced family violence, sexual violence, stalking, child sexual abuse, human trafficking, armed robbery, kidnapping, or the impact of homicide. We also serve survivors of DWI crashes, childhood trauma, and all other violent or sexual crimes.
Email: hope@thevictimcenter.org
Phone: 417-863-7273
Address: 815 W. Tampa St. Springfield, MO 65802
Website: To view more information, click here.
RAINN
If you are seeking support regarding an experience with sexual violence, please reach out to us through our online hotline, which operates 24 hours a day, at hotline.rainn.org. You can also be connected with a local sexual assault service provider by calling 1-800-656-4673. Both of these services are completely free, anonymous, and available 24/7.
Email: talk@rainn.org
Phone: 1-800-656-4673
Address: 1220 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005
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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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