AKA:
West Plains Central Office
Description:
Oversees the activities and service deliveries in 6 southern Missouri outreach centers and 14 Head Start Centers; provides limited funds for food, rent and utility bill assistance and other services including weatherization programs, homebuyer/home purchase counseling, personal financial counseling, tax preparation assistance (in season), certified application counselor programs (healthcare), medicare information/counseling, career counseling, job interview training, job readiness, job search techniques, resume preparation assistance, pre-vocational training, youth job development, job finding assistance, community action agencies, post disaster cash grants, disaster specific rent assistance. Also coordinate donations programs including building materials/supplies donations, baby clothing/diaper donations, children's clothing donations, shoes donations, food donations, toy/game donations, toner cartridge donations, and school supplies donations.
Howell County in Missouri
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
East Main Street intersects with Hwy 63. The Center is on East Main Street
ALSO KNOWN AS
OAI
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
July 14, 2023
Employer ID:
430838508
Year Incorporated:
1965
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
710 East Main Street
West Plains, MO 65775
Contacts
Bryan Adcock
Angie Berry
Kathleen Simmonson
Lisa Roark
Sheryl Roberts
Terry Sanders
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 256-6147
Fax
(417) 256-0333
TTY/TDD
(800) 735-2966
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Accepts donations of baby clothing that is not in need of repair; a donation pick-up service is not available.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Accepts donations of building materials and supplies that are not in need of repair; a donation pick-up service is not available.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides life skills workshops to increase knowledge and skills in career counseling.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Helping individuals, families and small businesses with enrollment in a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act.
Hours
Mon-Thur - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Basic family budget information Email address
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call (417)256-6147 to schedule an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
Howell County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Accepts donations of children's clothing that is not in need of repair; a donation pick-up service is not available.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Addresses and works to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in 6 counties in southern Missouri by providing a number of services for income-eligible families. Howell, Douglas, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, Wright Counties
Hours
Mon - Thurs 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Varies depending on service requested
Required Documents
Varies depending on service requested
Eligibility
Varies depending on service requested
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone, mail and come in
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional language
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides emergency assistance for utility deposits and past due utilities to victims of the April 2017 flood.
Hours
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm Fri - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details.
Eligibility
Individuals and families affected by flooding; household income may not exceed 100% of the area median income; call for details
Fees
No fees.
Intake Procedure
Call Brandi Sutherland (417) 256-6147.
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright Counties in Missouri.
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides emergency housing assistance (including hotel/motel expenses, rental payments, rent deposits, first month's rent) to victims of the April 2017 flood.
Hours
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm Fri - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details.
Eligibility
Homeless as a result of flooding; household income may not exceed 100% of the area median income; call for details.
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call Brandi Sutherland (417) 256-6147.
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides assistance with electric bills.
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
Picture ID - Proof Of Income - Social Security Card - Proof Of Residency
Eligibility
Low Income Families in emergency need of energy assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English, Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Accepts donation of canned food year-round; a donation pick-up service is not available.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides assistance with electric bills. ECIP does NOT have funding LIHEAP DOES have funding CAPACITY No Restrictions
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
Picture ID - Proof Of Income - Social Security Card - Proof Of Residency
Eligibility
Low Income Families in emergency need of energy assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides assistance with electric bills. ECIP does NOT have funding LIHEAP DOES have funding CAPACITY No Restrictions
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
Picture ID - Proof Of Income - Social Security Card - Proof Of Residency
Eligibility
Low Income Families in emergency need of energy assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides counseling to home buyers.
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
Social Security Card - Income Verification - Picture ID
Eligibility
People who are interested in buying a home
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides various employment preparation and job training skills to eligible applicants: search/placement, on the job training, retraining, work experience, interview training, job readiness, resume preparation and prevocational training.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Provides job interview training.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional language
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Provides workshops in skills needed for adjusting to a new job.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Involves intensive work with trained outreach staff, usually in the participant's home. Helps families set life goals, learn better parenting skills, learn job skills, improve education, seek employment, and make positive life choices.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Picture ID - Social Security Card - Income Verification
Eligibility
Open to all low income families who want to improve their relationships, boundaries, income, education, and outcomes for their futures
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Provides affordable housing, including apartments and single-family homes.
Availability
Call for details
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Picture ID - Social Security Card - Proof of Employment/Income
Eligibility
Low Income: Will accept individuals with physical and emotional/mental disabilities
Fees
Rental Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available at the West Plains OAI office, as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Trained staff and community volunteers assist Medicare recipients with questions about benefits and prescription coverage plans (Medicare Part D, Advantage Plans, etc.)
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides life skills workshops to increase knowledge and skills in financial planning.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides prevocational training.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Provides very limited funds for rent payment assistance. Call for details; waiting list may be up to one year
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Picture ID - Proof Of Income - Social Security Card - Proof Of Residency
Eligibility
Low Income Families; Individuals and Families in emergency situations
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides resume preparation assistance.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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Description
Accepts donations of school supplies that are not in need of repair; a donation pick-up service is not available.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Accepts donations of children's shoes that are not in need of repair; a donation pick-up service is not available.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Provides free federal and state tax preparation assistance.
Hours
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
Required Documents
Copy of previous year's tax return W-2 forms from each employer All 1099 forms If applicable - Unemployment compensation statements - Child care provider information - Social Security cards (or copies) for all dependents
Eligibility
Income Guidelines Apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (417) 256-6147 to make an appointment
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Accepts donations of used toner cartridges; a donation pick-up service is not available.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Accepts donations of toys and games that are not in need of repair; a donation pick-up service is not available.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
A two hour workshop that is required by anyone that receive Energy Assistance (ECIP). This workshop includes information on creating a spending plan and how to make your home more energy efficient.
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
Social Security Card - Income Verification - Picture ID
Eligibility
Required for ECIP Participants
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Shannon County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Provides youth job development skills training.
Hours
Call for information
Required Documents
Picture ID - Driver's License
Eligibility
Ages 16-18; ages 19-21 may be considered
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
Spanish translation may be available as well as a translator service for additional languages
Service Area
Howell County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Howell County
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