Pregnancy and Parenting Resources

Barton County
Barton County Health Department
Phone: 417-682-3363
Address: 1301 E. 12th Street
Lamar, MO
Website: https://bchdhealth.com/
Public Health - Show Me Healthy Women/Wise Women
- Blood pressure screening
- Lab draws (non Medicare)
- Immunizations and copies of records
- STD/Lead/TB/HIV screening/testing
- Communicable disease follow up
- Family Planning/Prenatal Classes/Pregnancy Testing
- Birth and Death Certificates
- Copies of records
Health Services - Home Health
- Homemaker
- Respite
Environmental Public Health - Inspections of food service, lodging, day care
- Swimming pool information
- Water Testing Supplies/Drinking water testing through State Lab
- On site sewage disposal
WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women (pregnant/recent birth/breastfeeding), and infants/children under five.
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-296-6020
Website: https://katieshouseprc.com
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-712-4357
In El Dorado Springs and Lamar
Phone: 417-624-3790
Joplin, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html
A Program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:
- Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one additional child under the age of 5
- Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
- Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
- Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
- Participation in the LifeHouse program
Contact your local elementary school for information.
Benton County
Benton County Health Department
Phone: 660-438-2876
Address: 1238 Commercial Street
Warsaw, MO
Website: https://www.bentonhealth.org/
Home Care - Home Health
- In-Home Services
- Private Pay Services
- Hospice
Public Health - Communicable disease services - TB testing/treatment
- Hepatitis screening
- STD screenings
- Foodborne/Tick-borne illness investigation
- Contagious Disease Outbreak Investigation
- Immunizations
Emergency Planning
Temporary Medicaid for Pregnant Women
Public Health Office
- Diabetic Toenail trimming
- Blood pressure screenings
- Blood Glucose Screening
- Head Lice Screening
- Lead screening
- Pregnancy Testing
- Lab Draws
- Dressing Changes
Health Education
Birth and Death Certificates
School Health Services
WIC - and related programs (Pregnant women, recent birth, breastfeeding, infants/children up to age 5)
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Contact your local elementary school for information.
Cedar County
Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center
Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)
Phone: 417-876-5477
Services Offered:
Case Management
Show Me Healthy Women
Family Health - Family Planning
- Pregnancy Testing
- OB home visits
- Maternal and Child Health
- Child Care Nursing Consultations
WIC - Pregnant, Recent Birth, Breastfeeding women, infants/child up to age 5
Testing/Screening
- Blood pressure checks
- Blood Sugar Screenings
- Cholesterol Screenings
- Lead Levels
- TB screening and treatment
- Strep Screening
- STD/HIV testing
- Vision Screens
Allergy Shots (with physician order)
Flu Clinics
Communicable disease follow up
Immunizations
Birth and Death Certificates
Educational Brochures
Part-time Sanitarian
Phone: 417-276-6416
Satellite office for Cedar County. For services, see Cedar County Health Department/Eldorado Springs Location.
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-296-6020
Website: https://katieshouseprc.com
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-712-4357
In El Dorado Springs and Lamar
Phone: 417-624-3790
Joplin, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html
A Program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:
- Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one additional child under the age of 5
- Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
- Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
- Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
- Participation in the LifeHouse program
Contact your local elementary school for information.
Dade County
Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center
Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-637-2345
Address: 113 W. Water Street
Greenfield, MO
Website: http://dadecountyhealthdept.com/
Services:
Medicare and Medicaid accepted
Free Clinic available to anyone without health insurance or high deductible
Adult and Child Immunizations
Testing - TB testing
- Lead testing
- Low-Cost Lab Testing
Bike Helmets
Car Seats
Identogo - identity-related services
Family Planning and Education
- Pregnancy Testing
- Birth control Options
Bureau of Special Health Care Needs Service Coordination
WIC program/Nutrition Education - Pregnant, nursing, recently given birth, and infants and children under 5
Show-Me Healthy Women - Clinic
Live Well Health and Fitness Center and Health Education
Birth and Death Certificates
Environmental Services
- School/Restaurant/Grocery Store/Lodging Inspections
- Communicable Disease and foodborne illness investigations
- Sewage Permit inspections
- Rabies investigations
- Sanitation Complaints
- Water Sample Investigations
- Recall investigations
Phone: 417-624-3790
Joplin, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html
A Program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:
- Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one additional child under the age of 5
- Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
- Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
- Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
- Participation in the LifeHouse program
Dallas County
Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center
Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-345-2332
Address: 1011 W. Main Street
Buffalo, MO
Website: https://www.dallascountyhealth.com/home
Public Health
Birth/Death Certificates
Health Education
- Shape up Dallas County Program
- Safe Cribs
- Smoke Free Dallas County
- Maternal Child Health
- Show-Me Healthy Women
- Wise Women
- Family Planning
- WIC - Women (breast feeding, pregnant, or recent birth), Infants, and Children up to age 5
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Immunizations
- Lab Services
- STD/STI Screening
Communicable Diseases
- STD/STI
- COVID 19
- Monkey Pox
- HIV/AIDS
Environmental Health
- Onsite wastewater permits
- Private Drinking Water Testing
- Food Permits
- Recalls
Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Phone: 417-720-4213/417-268-9998
Address: 424 E. Monastery Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html
A program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:
- Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one addition child under the age of 5
- Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
- Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
- Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
- Participate in the LifeHouse program
Phone: 417-345-2332
Phone: 417-414-3003
Address: 800 S. Ash St.
Buffalo, MO
Website: https://thehavenofrestministries.squarespace.com/?p
Greene County
Community Partnership - First Birthday Program
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-869-0563
Address: 3055 E. Division Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccozarks.org/programs/diaper-bank/
Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Phone: 417-720-4213/417-268-9998
Address: 424 E. Monastery Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html
A program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:
- Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one addition child under the age of 5
- Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
- Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
- Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
- Participate in the LifeHouse program
Phone: 417-874-1220
Address: 660 S Scenic
Springfield, MO
Contact Person: email: NestPartnership@Springfieldmo.gov
Website: https://Springfieldmo.gov/3556/NEST-Partnership#join
The NEST Partnership is a program that provides free nurse visits for qualified families, both during and after pregnancy. Services are delivered in the home during scheduled visits. We answer questions, monitor blood pressure and weight, connect families with community resources and teach ways to have a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby. Referral form is online or call for assistance.
Phone: 417-881-2229
Address: 1740 S. Glenstone Avenue, Suite S
Springfield, MO
Website: http://www.newbornsinneedspringfield.org/
Phone: 417-831-9596
Address: 600 S. Jefferson Avenue
Springfield, MO
Website: https://www.greatcircle.org/index.php/services-by-program/parenting-support
Phone: 417-523-1160
Phone: 417-877-0800
Address: 1342 E. Primrose Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://417choices.com/
Phone: 417-820-7233
Address: 1955 S. Fremont Avenue
Springfield, MO
Website: https://www.safekidsspringfield.org/
Phone: 417-864-1658
Address: 227 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO
Website: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/5633/Health
Services:
Animal Control
Birth/Death Certificates
Community Health
Seasonal Illness
- STI/STD screening/treatment
- TB/COVID testing/treatment
- Monkeypox/testing
- Lead testing
- Vaccinations adults/children
- Opioid/addiction (including naloxone distribution)
- Tobacco/vaping prevention
- Mental Health Resources
- Well Water Testing
Community Resources
- Community Health Worker Initiative
- Community Planning
Henry County
First Birthday Home Visiting Program
Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Phone: 660-890-7011
Website: https://gvdoorofhope.org
Phone: 660-885-8193
Website: https://henrycohealth.org
Services:
WIC - Women (recent birth, pregnant, breastfeeding), infants, and children up to age 5Nursing
- Flu Shots
- Immunizations for children and adults
- STI/STD testing
- Rural Health Nursing
- Pregnancy Testing
- Community Programs
- Special Health Care Needs assist site
- CPR/First Aid
- Car Seat Program
- Safe Crib Program
- Daycare Provider Education
- Emergency Preparedness
- Distracted Driving Ed
- Rabies Clinic
Environmental
- Environmental Services
- Food Handler Cards
- Food Handler Application
- Food and Septic Training
- Henry County Food Permits
- Henry County Regulations
- Septic Information
- Water Testing
Hickory County
Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center
Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Phone: 417-745-2138
Address: 24885 Hwy. 254
Hermitage, MO
Website: https://hickorycountyhealth.org/
Services:
- Labs - Multiple options for lab testing available
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Immunizations for ages infant to adult
- Counseling services - Mondays and Tuesdays 8-4 with telehealth option by Summer 2023
- WIC - women (recent birth, pregnant, breastfeeding), infants and children up to age 5
- Women's Health - Wellness clinics 1 Tuesday a month.
- Family Planning
- Show Me Healthy Women/Wise Women
- Vital Records - Birth/Death Certificates
- Health Education - Including Safe Crib, Teen Outreach, other various topics
- Farmer's Market
Polk County
Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center
Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Phone: 417-720-4213/417-268-9998
Address: 424 E. Monastery Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html
A program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:
- Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one addition child under the age of 5
- Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
- Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
- Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
- Participate in the LifeHouse program
Phone: 417-326-6626
Phone: 417-267-2277
Phone: 417-326-7250
Address: 1317 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://polkcountyhealthcenter.org/
Services:
WIC - Women (pregnant, recent birth, breastfeeding), infants, and children up to age 5
Family Health
- Show-Me healthy women/Wise Women
- Pregnancy Testing
- Family Planning
- STD/STI/HIV screening, treatment, counseling
- TB testing
- Immunizations
- Blood pressure check
- Sports Physicals
- Tobacco Cessation resources and education
- Fall Prevention Education
Community Health
- Permit Information
- Restaurant Inspections
- Healthy Homes Program
- Septic and Permit Inspections
- Water Quality Testing
- Worksite Wellness
- Recycling Information
Vital Records and Education
- Birth/Death Certificates
- Car Seat Checks
St. Clair County
Community Partnership - First Birthday Program
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Contact your local elementary school for information.
Phone: 417-646-8157
Address: 530 Arduser Street
Osceola, MO
Website: http://www.scchcmo.net/
Services:
Immunizations -Tuesdays and Thursdays - call ahead
Communicable Diseases
- Flu screening
- TB screening
- Tick-Borne Diseases
- COVID19
Sanitation
- Food Service Application and Permits
- Food Classes
- Restaurant Inspections
- Well Water Testing
- Onsite Septic
Vital Records - Birth/Death Certificates
Public Health
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Labs
WIC (at Appleton City Clinic) - Women (pregnant, breastfeeding, recent birth), infants and children up to age 5
Vernon County
Community Partnership - First Birthday Program
Phone: 417-888-2020
Phone: 417-667-7418
Address: 301 N. Washington Street
Nevada, MO
Website: https://www.vernoncohd.com/
Services:
Immunizations
Laboratory Services
Communicable disease screening, follow up
Screenings
- TB
- Pregnancy
- Strep
- Blood Sugars
- Blood Pressures
- Head Lice
- Car Seat
Safe Sleep Program
CPR Certification
Vital Records - Birth and Death Certificates
WIC - Women (Pregnant, breastfeeding, recent birth), infants, and children up to age 5
Food Service - Inspections
Child Care info
Water testing
Onsite Sewage
Webster County
First Birthday Home Visiting Program
Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Phone: 417-720-4213/417-268-9998
Address: 424 E. Monastery Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html
A program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:
- Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one addition child under the age of 5
- Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
- Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
- Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
- Participate in the LifeHouse program
Phone: 417-532-8555
Address: 525 S. Washington Avenue
Lebanon, MO
Website: https://pregnancyhelplebanon.com/
Phone: 417-859-2532
Address: 233 E. Washington Street
Marshfield, MO
Website: http://webstercohealth.com/
Services:
Communicable Disease
- Investigations
- Outbreak Control
- Rabies Prevention
- COVID
Vital Records - Birth and Death Certificates
Mobile Health Education Services
Health Education
- Car Seat Safety
- CPR
- Infant Safe Sleep
- Permanent Medication Disposal
Emergency Preparedness Information
Environmental Services
- Childcare Facility Inspections
- Wastewater/Septic
- Well Water Testing
- Radon and Lead testing (age 6 months to 6 years)
Nursing Services
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Flu Shot
- Immunizations
- Laboratory Services
- Newborn Screening
- Pregnancy Screening
- STD/STI screening
- TB screening