Community Resources and Services*



Community Resources and Services*

Current as of July 1, 2017

* This list comprises some of the many services available in or serving the West Plains area. Being included in this list does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation by the school.

ABA Consultants and Implementers

Anita Nelson, Independent Consultant

1401 Southern Hills, West Plains, MO 65775

417-293-3446

Uses a scientific approach to assess and teach children with Autism, behavioral problems, learning disabilities and developmental delays. Accepts self-pay.

Adams-Boler, Mary NCC, LPC, MS, BSW

Mammoth Spring, AR 72554

417-257-3180

boler555@

Mental health and therapy services for children, youth, couples and families. Accepts Missouri Medicaid, self-pay with fee based on income sliding scale.

Adult Education/GED classes are offered at MSU-WP. 

Contact: Joan Wright 417-255-7744. 

Room 101 Lybyer Tech Building (current); however, they will be moving to a building on Pennsylvania Street before December 2013

Office hours:

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Noon-4pm

Tuesday 3pm-7pm

Agape House IncAgape House, Inc

PO Box 550

Mountain View, MO 65548-0550

(417) 934-1811

Domestic Violence Shelter for women

Behavioral Health Care, Ozarks Medical Center

1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd, West Plains, MO 65775

417-257-6762

Community-based services for mental health needs including medication services, and primary health care. Case management support services for children and adults. Services available through BHC referral per intake determination. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, self-pay with fee based on income sliding scale.

Shelter Plus housing subsidy assistance may be available for disabled individuals and homeless through assigned case manager.

Bureau of Special Health Care Needs (Department of Health and Senior Services)

Springfield, MO: 417-895-6900

Provides home-nursing in Howell County for children with Medicaid payment.

Poplar Bluff, MO: 573-840-9720

Other services provided to Howell County residents: call for information on programs.

H.O.P.E. Program; located in Fredericktown, MO: 573-783-2747.

Burton Creek Clinic

805 N Kentucky Ave., West Plains, MO; 417-256-2111

Megan McCormick, MSW

LuAnne McKee, MSW

Mental health therapy services for children, adults, couples, families. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, self-pay.

Child Care Aware of Missouri

Council of Churches of the Ozarks

1710 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO 65802

Phone: (417) 887-3545

Website:  - General resources with links to childcare and other resources

Resource and Referral

1-866-892-3228

Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

mo. – there is a box on the main menu that says “Find Child Care” – click on that link to get started

Assists parents in their search for quality child care. Provides child care information and referrals based upon specific needs.  Offers an Enhanced Inclusion Referral Service, which specifically helps families of children with special needs locate accessible child care and provides support to these child care providers. Technical support offered to child care providers through newsletters, training calendars, on-site technical assistance, and group training opportunities. Funding is provided by Missouri Departments of: Health and Senior Services and Social Services.  CCRR is an operating agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks and member of the Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network. 

Children’s Hospital at University Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr., Columbia, MO 65201

Other Clinic Information: 573-882-7000

General Pediatrics Clinic: 573-882-4730

Behavioral Health Services: 573-882-8008

Pediatrics and Adolescent Specialty Clinic: 573-882-6921

Clothing Resources

Christos House Re-sale Shop (information on list)

Free Store (information on list)

Ozarks Medical Center Thrift: 1709 Porter Waggoner Blvd.: 417-257-5915

Samaritan Outreach Center – clothing vouchers and Coats for Kids/Adults (information on list)

Christos House – Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Services: 417-469-1190

Crisis Line: 1-800-611-5853

Outreach Office: 115 Walnut St., West Plains, MO 65775: 417-256-3408

Christos House Re-sale Shop: 305 Washington Ave., West Plains, MO 65775: 417-257-7729

Crime Victims Compensation Program, Attorney General of the State of Missouri

Missouri Department of Public Safety, Crime Victims Compensation

PO Box 3001, Jefferson City, MO 65102: Phone: 573-751-3321 or Fax: 573-751-0774



C-Star

3411 Division Dr., West Plains, MO 65775: 417-257-9152 or Fax: 417-257-9162

Contact: Kelley Wilbanks, Tara Billings, or Meranda Bean

Substance abuse treatment program offers residential or out patient services for adolescent ages 12-17. Missouri residents are eligible. Accepts Medicaid, insurance, self-pay with fee based on income sliding scale. Call for appointment.

Curtis Counseling, LLC

2695 SR U; Willow Springs, MO 65793

Laura Curtis MS, LPC: 417-252-1942

Curtis Counseling strives to improve the quality of life for families experiencing problematic behaviors relating to but not limited to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attachment Disorders, Families experiencing divorce and custody issues, foster children and their families, and children experiencing behavioral issues.  Serves individuals, children, families, and groups. Accepts Medicaid and self-pay.

[Directions: North 63 to 60 East Mtn. View/Poplar Bluff exit go apprx.2 miles; turn Rt. On U highway, Hutton Valley exit; go.5 miles, blue house on right]

Diversified Consulting and Mediation LLC

Ada Evans, MSW, LCSW

1554 Imperial Center, West Plains, MO 65775: 417-256-0224

Counseling for children, couples, families; family mediation services related to custody, visitation, and parenting responsibility. Parenting classes available. Accepts insurance, self-pay, and some Medicaid.

Early Childhood Special Education Services

West Plains Elementary School, 1136 Allen St., West Plains, MO 65775: 417-256-6150 ext: 4138

An extension of WPR-VII Schools, children ages 3-5 living in the West Plains School District, Fairview

R-II, Glenwood R-8, Howell Valley R-1, Junction Hill C-12, or Richards R-5 schools who show significant developmental delays a/o have a handicapping condition may be evaluate for eligibility to the program.

Food Resources – call for dates, times and availability

Christos House: 417-256-3408

First Baptist Church: 417-256-0308

First United Methodist Church: 417-256-6167

Ozarks Food Harvest Mobile Food Pantry: based on income eligibility, recipients must

pre-qualify the first Wednesday of each month between 4:00 and 5:45 p.m. at the West Plains Public Library Community Room, 705 West Broadway

** Applicants can designate another person to pre-qualify for them and/or pick up food at delivery time. To do this, applicant is to write note and give all information, permission for named designee. Call ahead to find out best process for this.

Samaritan Outreach Center: 417-257-7792

Victory Worship Center: 417-256-7700

Green, Matthew, MS, LPC

Mental Health Guidance and Counseling

1208 Porter Wagoner Blvd., Suite 5, West Plains, MO 65775: 417-256-4104

Mental health guidance and counseling. Office hours M-Th. Accepts Medicaid, insurance, self-pay.

Helping Hands Equine Therapy

Risner’s Stables, Inc: 417-256-5174

Horseback riding for children with cognitive or physical disabilities. Payment method: small co-pay or free to qualifying persons. Private lessons $25.00 per hour.

Legal Aid Services of Missouri

Call for application: 417-255-0348

For application over web: \org

Lions Club

Scott Davis: 256-3158 (Missouri Career Center, 3417 Division Dr # 1, West Plains)

Norman Bussen: 256-3509

Applications available from school nurses or Ozark Action, Inc. Applications must be filled out and submitted to Missouri Career Center.

Financial assistance for eye exams, eye glasses, eye glasses repair.

Mahan Therapy Services

Mahan, Elizabeth, MSW, LCSW

3407 Division Drive, West Plains, MO 65775: 417-256-1243

Offering services (part-time, 2-3 days/week) specializing in all issues affecting children and families: grief and loss, gender issues, sexual abuse, ADD/ADHD; individual, marital and couples counseling. Evening hours are negotiable. Additional services include groups for children and youth on special topics such as sexual abuse, grief and loss, ADHD. Employee Assistance programs might be utilized on a case by case basis. Accepts Medicaid, insurance, self-pay.

MOCARS – Missouri Crisis Access Response System

Mental Health emergency evaluation and crisis intervention.

1-800-356-5395 (anytime) or 417-257-6762 (weekly business hours 8:00 to 5:00)

Ozark Action, Inc.

710 E. Main St. West Plains, MO: 417-256-6147

Numerous programs to assist individuals and families working towards self-sufficiency, including but not limited to: community projects, emergency services, vehicle repair loan program, C.L.A.I.M., earned income tax filing assistance, property tax/rent rebate filing assistance, employment and housing. Must meet income eligibility guidelines. Call for appointment or walk-ins accepted.

HUD applications taken for residences outside city limits.

Red Cross

Office: 417-257-0018

Contact: Warren Mercurio

Fire safety programs available for presentation to schools; “Pluggie” the fire safety robot is often part of the program for younger students. October is fire safety month. CPR and First Aid classes offered to children ages 12+ through Americorps Program, free of charge. CPR and First Aid classes also offered to any adult (minimum small group 4-15 per training). Citizen CPR, free of charge, involves 15-minute video and compression demonstration.

Disaster Preparedness: Ready Rating – preparing businesses, schools, churches and other groups for disaster preparedness. Free online evaluation with rating results give baseline for compressive training.

Terrie Parish, AIDS Project of the Ozarks; HIV Educator

Offers HIV education programs to schools. Contact the Red Cross for additional information: 417-257-0018.

Riverways Hospice

114 E Main St., West Plains, MO 65775: 417-256-3133

Contact: Joann Harrell, Transitions Care Manager; Dianne Hoover, Volunteer Coordinator; Erin Honeyfield, M.S.W.; Angie Pereira, M.S.W.

• Adult Day care (with Alzheimer’s support group – call for information)

• Home care

• Support services

• Hospice

• Transition care management

Other programs include: Live after Loss, bereavement program, available to anyone in the community; General Resource Information for elder care and chronic and terminal illness. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, self-pay, charity care.

Salvation Army

Contact: Pat Keefe: Call for information 417-293-6269 on the third Monday of every month from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. 

St. Mary’s Catholic Church: 417-256-2556; no financial assistance but facilitates Salvation Army and Ministerial Alliance funds.

Samaritan Outreach Center

715 Missouri Ave., West Plains, MO 65775: Office hours M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

417-257-7792

Homeless Shelter: 36-bed emergency shelter, transitional housing and outreach services.

Soup Kitchen: 24/7 with breakfast served at 7:00 a.m., lunch 12:00 noon, and dinner 5:30 p.m.

Food Pantry: available to qualifying families once a month on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; call for guidelines.

Parent Resource Program: Diapers and formula available on a limited basis, Monday – Friday; call ahead for availability.

Coats for Kids (and adults) during fall and winter months (free).

Smile for a Lifetime of the Ozarks Foundation

Contact Jennifer James: 417-256-5100 or download application form from

Orthodontic services based on serious medical need and income guidelines.

Southern Missouri Community Health Center

1137 Independence Dr., West Plains, MO 65775

Federally funded health care facility; pediatric and internal medical services available, both accepting new patients; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, self-pay with fee based on income sliding scale.

Primary Health Care: 417-255-8464 appointments preferred

Counseling Services: 417-255-8464 by appointment only

Medication Assistance Program – call for availability and eligibility requirements

Dental Services: 417-255-8213 by appointment only; all children with or w/o Medicaid; adults of record prior to 2006

Support Outreach Services (LLC)

Dr. John C. Barrett Jr., Analyst (PhD Psychology, MS Counseling)

1122 W. Cass Ave., West Plains, MO 65775: 417-204-8022;

drbarrettphd@;

Independent psychological testing services and Christian counseling services for children, adolescents, and families with emphasis on Behavioral Modification, Social Adjustments, and Short-term Therapy. Private pay only; fee negotiable. Appointments only.

Vocational Rehabilitation

3417 Division Drive, West Plains: 256-8294

Attn: Patricia Eagleman, Counselor

Individuals with disabilities ages 18 and over seeking employment. May need to meet income guidelines.

West Plains Christian Clinic

1115 Alaska St., Suite 212: 417-256-9722

Free medical and medication services to those without insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or Veterans Benefits and who meet the income eligibility guidelines.

Applicants must go by clinic Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon to pick up eligibility packet. Open for medical services two evenings a month. All services are provided by full volunteer staff and clinic operates by donations only.

Therapy Services: Provided by Rebecca Holman, MSW, LCSW

For adults that meet clinic guidelines, make appointments by calling the clinic at hours stated above.

For children with Medicaid or private-pay, private practice therapy services available: call 417-830-0837 or email rebeccaholmanmsw@ to make arrangements; Medicaid, private pay accepted

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES

Christos House Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Services: 417-469-1190

Agape House Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Services: 417-934-1811 or 800-667-1811 (toll free)

Legal Aide Provides Legal Services to clients who meet criteria: 255-0348

Behavioral Health Care Provides mental health assessments/counseling-and anger management: 257-6762

Safe at Home Keeps new addresses of domestic violence victims safe. If a victim of domestic violence moves they can apply with the Missouri Secretary of State to the Safe at Home program. This allows the victim to establish a PO Box in Jefferson City. All the mail goes through the Secretary of State, and they then forward any mail to the new address. To apply for this program contact: 866-509-1409 or sos.

Missouri Victim Assistance Network: 800-698-9199

Family Violence Center, dba Harmony House, is located in Springfield but serves Howell County: 800-831-6863

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 573-634-4161

Attorney General’s Office Provides a pamphlet of resources and how to apply for an order of protection and how prosecution works: or 573-751-3321

LEAD INSTTITUTE Provides interpreter services for hearing impaired domestic violence victims: 800-380-3323

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673

Dentists Accepts Medicaid/MC+ for children

Missouri Ozarks Community Health:

Ava Clinic – 504 NW 10th Ave, Ava, MO: 417-683-4831; 417-683-5739

Gainesville Clinic – 201 Elm Street, Gainesville, MO 65655: 417-679-2775

Call for appointment; no walk-ins

Ozarks Family Dentistry

211 S. Main St., Licking, MO 65542: 573-674-2020

M - Th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; closed F; call for appointment; no walk-ins.

Pruitt, Joseph M., DMD

1324 Montclair, Springfield, MO 65804: 417-886-9939

Pediatric dentistry – infants, children, teens; 8:00-4:30 M-Th; closed F; call for appointment; no walk-ins.

St. James Dental Center: Dr. Grover and Dr. Ron Wilkerson

414 W. James Blvd., St. James, MO 65559: 573-265-8402

M, Tu, Th, F (9:00 to 5:00 w/last appt. 4:00), W (9:00 to 2:00); call for appointment; call ahead for emergencies.

Southern Missouri Community Health Center

1115 Independence Sq., West Plains, MO 65655: 417-255-8213

Call for appointment; no walk-ins.

Thayer Dental Clinic

Thayer, MO

417-264-7266

Accepts Medicaid and most insurance plans.

Eye Doctors Accepts Medicaid/MC+ for children

Anne C. Ream

760 North Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775; 417-256-6171

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Scott Ream

207 Chestnut Street, Thayer, MO 65791-1203; 417-264-7418

Monday and Wednesday (all day)

Friday and Saturday (a.m. 1/2 day)

Dr. Julie Hart

808 N Kentucky Street, West Plains, MO 65775; 417-255-2010

Vision Express

1713 Gibson Street, West Plains, Missouri 65775; 417-256-8393

Wal-Mart Supercenter, Vision Center

1310 Preacher Road, West Plains, Mo 65775; Phone: 417-257-2807

Tuesdays only

***Will only pay for exam, NOT glasses***

RENTALS

Breckenridge Apartments 417-256-8740

2400 McFarland Dr., West Plains, MO 65775

Clayridge Apartments 417-257-1195 or 417-293-4845

1300 Seminole St. West Plains, MO

Grisham Properties 417-256-7159

Housing Authority-West Plains 417-256-6663

302 Walnut Street, West Plains, MO

Section 8 housing within West Plains City limits

Maco Management Co, Inc. 417-255-9556

1488 W 8th St., West Plains, MO 65775

Plainview Estates 417-255-0990

Mid-America Management (pro-rated income)

2700 Burke Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775

Ozark Action, Inc. 417-256-6147

Section 8 housing outside West Plains City limits; income guidelines; call for appointment

Real Estate Agencies Google for complete list; call to inquire if they have rentals

Sam Schroeder 417-255-3999

Seminole Apartments 417-256-1595

892 S. Thayer Ave., West Plains, MO 65775

West Plains Apartments/Maco Management Co, Inc.

417-256-0996 Mo Relay 711

1214 Jackson St., West Plains, MO 65775

Monday and Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.



RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

ATHLETICS – Year-Round Programs and Summer Camps

American Legion Baseball

Contact: Bobby Joice after 5:00 p.m. for information 417-293-2309

Boys’ league, ages 15-19, plans begin in March and leagues play late May through July

Attitude Dance & Art Studio

Contact: Leah Johnson for information 417-255-2787 or 417-252 7337

7 Court Square, West Plains, MO



Ballet,  Tap,  Jazz, Hip-hop, Acrobatics/Tumbling, Belly Dance, Modern, Lyrical, and Pointe

Cross Fit (SOMO); Contact Rodney Hamby 417-293-7393 or Chase Smith 417-293-5825:

crossfitsomo@

A strength and conditioning program consisting of constantly varied functional movements at a high intensity.  Everything is scaled to each individual’s ability/fitness level.

Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6:15 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.

CrossFit Kids: Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.

The Firm Family Fitness; 417- 257-7800; 1610 Freedom Dr, West Plains, MO

Students: $2.00/visit with parental waiver signed by parents if under the age of 18; hours: 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. M-F; Sat. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Su 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Horseback Riding

Risner’s Stables, Inc. 417-256-5174

Recreational riding lessons for all ages. Western or English. Call for details and cost

Martial Arts in West Plains, MO: Google to see local listings

Missouri State University – West Plains

Summer volleyball camp: 417-255-7950

Summer basketball camp: 417-255-7993

Ozark Ballet and Dance Theatre

Willow Springs, Houston and Summersville

Contact: Dollie Hodge, 417-932-4162 - call for schedule and details

Dance instruction for professionals and for beginners 2 ½ - adult: Russian Classical Ballet, Jazz, Celtic, Tap, Ballroom, Cheerleading dance, Gymnastics dance, Western, and others; private classes available by contract

Parks & Recreation

Len Jones, 417-256-7304 or 417-256-7541

Call for information: swimming teams, baseball and softball leagues or Municipal Golf Course activities

Special Olympics

Contact: Robin Anderson, Area Director, Southwest Region:

Phone: 417-624-5505 / Fax: 417-624-5517

2700 McClelland Blvd., Building B Suite 222 / Joplin, MO 64804

West Plains Civic Center; 417) 256-8123; 110 St. Louis Street ~ West Plains, MO

Fitness Center website w/information:

Top Mount Martial Arts, LLC

or email info@

“Family Karate – Where parents train for FREE”

Randy Culpepper II, Owner: 417-256-4290  

112 E. Trish Knight St., West Plains, MO 65775

After-School Program, Modern Self-protection, Karate, Grappling, Lil’Dragons

West Plains Civic Center

Pool information, 255-7983

Fitness Center

West Plains Country Club 417-257-2726

Summer golf camps

West Plains R-VII Schools-sponsored programs

See district website for current and planned leagues and other activities. Programs change from year to year:

Coach Greg Simpkins, Athletic Director; 256-6150 ext. 4307

West Plains Soccer Association

417-257-3040; Email: wpsa@

1809 S. Hwy 63 P.O. Box 674, West Plains, MO 65775-0674

Vada’s Tumbling

257-2724; Porter Wagoner Blvd., West Plains (under Prima’s Restaurant)

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Avenue Theater

Contact: Terry Hampton, 417-256-4420 (theater) or e-mail: twinpondsbug@

Summer Youth Theater Workshop and occasional theater opportunities for adults and youth – call for information



Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts

Contact: Kevin Walker, District Executive, 417-257-4096

Call for information or email: kevin.walker@

Church Youth Groups – large churches in West Plains

First Baptist Church, 256-3128

First United Methodist Church, 256-6167

First Assembly of God Church, 256-9214

Trinity Worship Center, 256-7906 (Call for rides: 293-5258)

Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland

Contact: Alyx Chevalier; (Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties)

Toll free: 1-877-312-4764 ext 1420



Ozarks Medical Center

Volunteens Program (ages 14-18): volunteer program for teens interested in hospital work: gift shop, filing, data entry, medical library, more

Contact: Diane Mariani, Volunteer Coordinator; 417-256-3133

West Plains Center for the Arts

Contact: Pam 417-255-1188; call for information

1626 W US Hwy 160, West Plains, MO

Classes from age 3 – senior citizens

ballet, tap, jazz, Celtic, ballroom, swing, clogging, country and more

Costume Rentals and Sales

West Plains Civic Center 256-8087

Call for information on their Community Calendar

West Plains Community Calendar

A weekly list of ongoing activities in West Plains and surrounding areas

To receive a free subscription to the West Plains Community Calendar send a request to Put “subscribe to Community Calendar” in the subject line

West Plains Public Library

Contact Kelli Cook for information: 256-4775

See for year-round programs & list of events

Includes: summer reading activities, weekly programs for different age groups, the Prizes for Reading program, and much more

TRANSPORTATION

LogistiCare - Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services for Medicaid recipients

Pre-authorization required: 1-866-269-5927



Reservations for transportation must be made 3-days prior to medical appointment; at time of call, have available Medicaid number, the doctor name and specialty that is being seen, the address and phone number of the location where going and the address and location of pick-up.

Some provisions allow transportation for physical therapy, dental and other services but approval is made on a case-by-case basis; call information and for pre-authorization.

Rental Cars – Google for information on local companies

West Plains Transit System (WPTS): 417-256-1241

For bus routes call or see website:

Service Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Transit Fares: Rate $1.50 per person; passes available $1.50 ticket or $15.00 tickets available at City

Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane or West Plains Bank Court Square.

If pickups are needed other than those listed on Bus Schedule, a 24 hour notice is required before the needed pickup time.

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