Ozark Action, Inc. Gainesville Outreach Office
Address
PO Box 215
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4559
Description:
Gainesville 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, tax preparation assistance, job interview training, job readiness assistance, job search techniques, resume preparation assistance, prevocational training, youth job development, job finding assistance, adultchild mentoring, and teen expectant/new parent assistance.
Ozark County in Missouri
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Gainesville is west of West Plains on Hwy 160, near the intersection of Highway 95/5 and 160.
ALSO KNOWN AS
OAI Ozark County
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
July 14, 2023
Employer ID:
430838508
Year Incorporated:
1965
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
PO Box 215
Gainesville, MO 65655
Physical
497 Harlin Drive Suite 4
Gainesville, MO 65655
Contacts
Jeannie Chambers
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 679-4559
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Mentoring for expecting teens and young parents. Supportive help in parenting skills, time management, infant care, prenatal care information, etc.
Hours
Call for schedule
Required Documents
Picture ID
Eligibility
Expecting Teens and Young Parents
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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-Thurs - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Basic family budget information Email address
Eligibility
Call for more information
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call for more information
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County, MO
Geography Served
None
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 Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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 Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark County
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Description
Provides assistance with electric bills. Housing, Weatherization, Head Start, Taxes, Claim CAPACITY No Restrictions
Hours
M-TH 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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 Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark County
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Description
Workshops given on renting and the rights and responsibilities of renters. Weatherization: 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
Weatherization: Required for ECIP Participants. Rentals: Anyone who is renting or wants to rent
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In 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
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
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Open to all adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Open to all adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Open to all adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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 Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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
Call for details. Each workshop is approximately 6 hours in length.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Open to All
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Open to all adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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 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 Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright counties in Missouri.
Geography Served
None
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
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Driver's License - Picture ID - Social Security Card
Eligibility
Open to all adults
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark County
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Description
Provides free Virtual federal and state tax preparation assistance.
Hours
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED, VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE
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) 679-4559 to schedule an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Mentoring for expecting teens and young parents. Supportive help in parenting skills, time management, infant care, prenatal care information, etc.
Hours
Call for schedule
Required Documents
Picture ID
Eligibility
Expecting Teens and Young Parents
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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
Workshops given on renting and the rights and responsibilities of renters. Weatherization: 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
Weatherization: Required for ECIP Participants. Rentals: Anyone who is renting or wants to rent
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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
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
Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Picture ID - Driver's License
Eligibility
16-18 Years, Up To 21 Years Considered
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Ozark County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Ozark County
- Ozark 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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