A listing of resources for Jasper County residents who need assistance

(From the Jasper County Health Department)

Resources for Jasper County citizens who may need assistance:

During this difficult time of the COVID-19 health crisis, we want to offer resources to the citizens of Jasper County to help with unmet needs.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact one of the following COAD partners or community agencies:

Area Churches

Area Agency on Aging/Senior Center: call 781-9353 for food needs for senior citizens,

Crosslines Ministries: crosslinesjoplin.org or call 782-8384 for food needs or rental assistance,

Economic Security Corporation: escswa.org or call 781-0352 for information and assistance with homelessness, housing needs, utility assistance

Joplin: Any questions can be sent to covid19@JoplinMO.org

Lafayette House: lafayettehouse.org or call 782-1772 for domestic violence or abuse issues,

Legal Aid of Western Missouri: call 782-1650 for legal advice on rental and other issues,

Ozark Center: call 347-7567 for mental health issues,

Souls Harbor: call 623-4358 for shelter or food needs,

The Salvation Army: call 624-4528 for shelter or food needs,

Watered Gardens: wateredgardens.org or call 623-6030 for shelter or food needs,

If you can’t seem to find help for what you need, please contact Catholic Charities of Southwest Missouri at 624-3790.