Ozark Action, Inc. Alton Outreach Office
Address
Alton Court House Basement
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7470
Description:
Alton outreach office of the Ozarks Action community action agency providing weatherization programs, homebuyer/home purchase counseling, rent payment assistance, electric service payment assistance, gas service payment assistance, heating fuel payment assistance, personal financial counseling, property tax rebate information, tax preparation assistance, certifiied application counselor programs, job interview training, job readiness assistance, job search techniques, resume preparation assistance, youth job development, and undesignated temporary financial assistance.
SITE SERVICE AREA
Oregon County in Missouri
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Alton is East of West Plains near the intersection of Highways 19 and 160; the office is located in the basement of the courthouse
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
Mailing
PO Box 248
Alton, MO 65606
Physical (Primary)
Alton Court House Basement
Alton, MO 65606
Contacts
Paula Miller
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 778-7470
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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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-Thurs - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Basic family budget information Email address
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for information.
Languages
English
Service Area
Oregon County, MO
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides assistance with electric bills. ECIP LIHEAP CAPACITY No Restrictions
Hours
Mon - Thurs 8:00 to 4:30 pm Friday 8:00 to 12:00 pm
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
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark 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
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark 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
English
Service Area
Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Howell County
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Description
Provides counseling for home buyers.
Hours
Call for appointment
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
People who are buying a home
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
OAI 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 schedule
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Open to all adults.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark 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
OAI 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 Schedule
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Open to all adults.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas 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 Schedule
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
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Various Life Skills workshops are presented to small groups of participants to increase their knowledge and skills in areas that are important to managing life. Financial Planning: Values and goals, budgeting, credit, comparison shopping and buying a car. Parent Education; Communication skills & styles; self esteem issues; constructive discipline; creative play. Nutrition/Shopping Skills: Nutrition guidelines & food safety; food buying; consumer tips. Time/Stress Management: Effectively gain control of time usage & habits. Coping with stress; techniques to reduce stress; children & stress. Health Care: Family health care; normal child development; self health care. Employment Skills: Job readiness and retainment skills training.
Hours
Each workshop is approximately 6 hours in length.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Open to All.. Females served, ages 0 to 150. Males served, ages 0 to 150.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides free federal and state tax preparation assistance.
Hours
January through April Call to make an appointment
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
Moderate- to low-income individuals and families who are eligible for the Earned Income Credit
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment - (417) 778-7470
Languages
English
Service Area
Oregon County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides very limited funds for rent payment assistance.
Hours
Call for details; waiting list may be up to one year
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 To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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 pre-vocational training.
Hours
Call for Schedule
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Open to all adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark 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 free federal and state tax preparation assistance.
Hours
January through April Call to schedule an appointment
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
Moderate- to low-income individuals and families who are eligible for the Earned Income Credit
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment - (417) 778-7470
Languages
English
Service Area
Oregon County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides temporary financial assistance to meet emergency needs.
Hours
Agency staff purchase up to $100 in needed merchandise; funds are limited.
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 To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark 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
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
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Texas County
- Wright County
- Douglas County
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Description
Youth Biz Entrepreneur Project: partnership with local businesses to teach business startup skills and concepts--start a school based business. GED instruction for youth. Youth Job Development skills training available.
Hours
During the regular hours at the various OAI offices.
Required Documents
Picture ID - Driver's License
Eligibility
16-18 Years, Up To 21 Years Considered.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- Howell County
- Oregon County
- Ozark 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.
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