Vernon County Resources

Community Resources

Access to Dental Care

Access Family Care Medical and Dental

Phone: 417-782-6200

Compass Health Network

Phone: 844-853-8937
Website: https://compasshealthnetwork.org/
Crisis Line: 888-237-4567
Only behavioral health and dental services are available in Benton County.
Only mental health and dental services are available in Cedar County.

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Access to Healthcare

Access Family Care Medical and Dental

Phone: 417-782-6200

Compass Health Network

Phone: 844-853-8937
Website: https://compasshealthnetwork.org/
Crisis Line: 888-237-4567
Only behavioral health and dental services are available in Benton County.
Only mental health and dental services are available in Cedar County.

Vernon County Health Department

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


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Access to Health Insurance

Health Insurance Marketplace
Medicaid

Phone: 855-373-9994
Website: https://mydss.mo.gov/
Call for application assistance or questions. Apply online.

Medicare

Website: https://www.ssa.gov/
To sign up or inquire about eligibility: ssa.gov or call (800)772-1213 For questions regarding plans or coverage, Missouri CLAIM provides free, unbiased and confidential Medicare counseling. Call (800)390-3330 or go to missouriclaim.org

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Access to Medication

340B Assistance with CMH Primary Care Providers

Phone: 417-328-6108

GoodRx
Mark Cuban CostPlus Drug Company
Needy Meds
Rx Outreach
Walmart Pharmacy

Website: https://www.walmart.com/cp/4-prescriptions/1078664
Look for the list of $4 generic medications.

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Child Care

Child Care Assistance
Missouri Licensed Childcare Providers
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Community Support

Neal Center (Senior Center)

Phone: (417)782-6200
Address: 301 N. Main
Nevada, MO
Website: https://goaging.org/services/local-centers/vernon-county-senior-center/nevada-senior-center/
Assists individuals Over age 60 within counties listed.

On My Own

Phone: 800-362-8852
Address: 428 E. Highland Avenue
Nevada, MO
Website: https://omoinc.org/
Assistance and advocacy for all ages with disabilities within the counties listed

Salvation Army - Springfield

Phone: 417-862-5509
Address: 1707 W. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO
Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/springfieldMO/

Vernon County Health Department

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


West Central Missouri Community Action

Phone: 660-476-2185
Address: 112 W. 4th Street
Appleton City, MO
Website: https://wcmcaa.org/

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Crisis Lines

Suicide/Crisis Lifeline

Phone: 988/1-800-273-8255
Website: https://988lifeline.org
988 is 24/7 line to call, text, or chat to speak with a counselor. Can also contact the original 1-800 number as shown to speak with someone.

Call 2-1-1

Phone: 211
Website: https://www.211.org/
Call 211 for non-emergent and basic human needs

Department of Health and Senior Services Hotline
Department of Social Services - Children's Hotline
Poison Control Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
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Food Security

Medicaid representative for food stamps

Phone: 855-373-4636

Neal Center (Senior Center)

Phone: (417)782-6200
Address: 301 N. Main
Nevada, MO
Website: https://goaging.org/services/local-centers/vernon-county-senior-center/nevada-senior-center/
Assists individuals Over age 60 within counties listed.

Nevada Community Outreach Food Pantry

Phone: 417-667-4339
Address: 229 N. Cedar
Nevada, MO
Website: http://thenevadafoodpantry.com/emergency_food.php
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

Salvation Army - Springfield

Phone: 417-862-5509
Address: 1707 W. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO
Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/springfieldMO/

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Website: https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/apply-for-snap/
You may be eligible for SNAP if you:

  • Live in Missouri
  • Have (or agree to apply for) a Social Security Number for all members of your household
  • Do not make more than the current income limit
  • Do not own more than $2,750 in resources ($4,250 if everyone in your household is over the age of 60 or disabled)
  • Resources do not include your home, vehicle(s), life insurance, burial plots or prepaid burials, personal property that does not bring in an income, savings and pension plans, Indian and Alaskan Native payments, or any resources you do not have access to.

Can apply online. Go to your local Family Support Division office to pick up an application. Call 1-855-373-2966 for questions/assistance.


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Housing/Concerns with Living Situation

Low Income Housing
Salvation Army - Springfield

Phone: 417-862-5509
Address: 1707 W. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO
Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/springfieldMO/

West Central Missouri Community Action

Phone: 660-476-2185
Address: 112 W. 4th Street
Appleton City, MO
Website: https://wcmcaa.org/

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Mental Health

Alcoholics Anonymous

Phone: 417-823-7125 (24-hour helpline)
Website: https://aaswmo.org/
See website or call helpline for local or online meetings.

Compass Health Network

Phone: 844-853-8937
Website: https://compasshealthnetwork.org/
Crisis Line: 888-237-4567
Only behavioral health and dental services are available in Benton County.
Only mental health and dental services are available in Cedar County.

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Phone: 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org/

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Pregnancy & Parenting Resources

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

Vernon County Health Department

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


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Transportation

Healthy Blue

Phone: 888-597-1193
Medicaid non-emergent medical transportation

Home State Health

Phone: 855-694-4663
Medicaid non-emergent medical transportation

Managed Medicare Transportation Benefit

Contact your Advantage Plan to see if it includes any transportation benefits.

MTM for MoHealth Net

Phone: 866-269-5927
Medicaid non-emergent medical transportation

New Growth Transit LLC
OATS Transit

Phone: 800-770-6287

United Healthcare

Phone: 866-292-0359
Medicaid non-emergent medical transportation

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Utilities

Salvation Army - Springfield

Phone: 417-862-5509
Address: 1707 W. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO
Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/springfieldMO/

West Central Missouri Community Action

Phone: 660-476-2185
Address: 112 W. 4th Street
Appleton City, MO
Website: https://wcmcaa.org/

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Violence in the Home

domesticshelters.org
Salvation Army - Springfield

Phone: 417-862-5509
Address: 1707 W. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO
Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/springfieldMO/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
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Other

FindHelp.org

Website: https://www.findhelp.org/
Search for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help by ZIP code.

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