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Family Support Counseling, Other Family Support Resources, and Free Family Entertainment
211: Local Resource Referral Center
Dial 211 to connect to a staff member who will connect you with a resource provided in their system.
Text Message:
Text UNITE to 741741 to be connected to a crisis counselor via text.
Hours:
24/7
Description of Services Provided:
211 is an Information and referral line based on the individual's needs. The staff at 211 will generate a list of referrals based on the needs.
Resources include but are not limited to housing, homeless assistance, utilities, COVID-19, and mental health.
Child Care
Cox Learning Center
Phone Number:
(417) 348-8810
Address:
1192 Bird Road
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hours:
Monday-Friday
6 AM-8 PM
Description of Services Provided:
Cox Learning Center is a child care program that takes children six weeks to 12 years old. The Preschool program uses a creative curriculum. You do not have to be an employee at Cox to use their child care services.
Cost:
Please call to inquire about pricing and check current availability. State assistance is available for those who qualify.
Additional information:
There will be an enrollment interview. The parents or guardian will have paperwork to fill out for state needs (pick up at site), a physical form (picked up at the learning center) -take to the pediatrician, and provide immunization records.
First Presbyterian Preschool
Phone Number:
(417) 335-4948
Email:
Address:
420 West Main Street
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hours:
Vary by age group
Description of Services Provided:
First Presbyterian is a childcare program for 3-4-year-olds. To be eligible for the 3-year-old class, children must be at least three years of age before August 1 of the year they enroll, and they must be potty trained. These classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday, in morning or afternoon sessions. To be eligible for the 4-year-old class, children must be at least four years of age before August 1 of the year they enroll, and they must be potty-trained. These classes meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning or Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon.
Cost:
Please call to inquire about pricing and check current availability. State assistance is available for those who qualify.
Additional information:
A health form must be filled out by the child's pediatrician and provide immunization records.
Registration Link:
http://bransonpreschool.com/online_registration
Website Link:
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC Headstart)
Location(s):
Branson Location
Bobbie Wydeen
(417) 332-0003
829 S Falls Ave.
Branson, Missouri 65616
Ridge Crest Location
Sally Lawler
(417) 302-2243
235 Olympus Drive
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hollister Location
Anne Wyatt
(417) 334-7515
178 Jessica Street
Hollister, Missouri 65672
Hours:
Times vary for individual classes. Please call to inquire about hours of operation.
Description of Services Provided:
Head Start serves four populations: (1) Families with incomes below designated poverty guidelines; (2) Children from homeless families; (3) Children in Foster Care; (4) Families receiving public assistance such as TANF.
Cost:
Please call to inquire about pricing and check current availability.
Additional information:
Call the office to determine financial qualification and OR call 417-864-3430 or toll-free at 1-866-282-3430. You can also fill out our Parent Information Request form and turn it in at one of our offices. Documents to determine financial requirement (10-40 tax form, pay stubs, W2), Documents for the child to enter the program (Child has to have physical, immunization, birth certificate, Medicaid card)
Website Link:
Application Link:
https://oac.ac/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Parent-information-request-3-2017.pdf
Poverty Guideline:
https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines
Family Support Counseling
Providers who offer family or related counseling services are listed below. Please click here to view their full credentials, contact information, and other necessary information on the Mental Health Resource page.
Alliance Counseling
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Julie Deines
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Kara Young
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Peggy Foster
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Thuy Rudy
Burrell Behavioral Health
Compass Counseling Services
Joey Staples
Liza Tsahiridis
The Brook Wellness Center
Trauma Therapy Intensives & Counseling Services (TTI)
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Sarai Honeycutt
Other Family Support Resources
Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC of Taney County)
Address:
5571 Gretna Rd.
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8 AM - 4:30 PM
Description of Services Provided:
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) mission is to assist low-income households who have an energy crisis. Other resources are available at OACAC; please contact OACAC to see what is currently available.
Other Important Information and Documents Needed to Apply for Services:
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Complete and turn in the application
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Must provide social security cards for each household member.
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Provide copies of utility and heating and cooling for fuel sources.
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Provide proof of all income sources for all household members.
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Provide copies of the most recent Federal Income Tax Form 1040
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After the listed steps, send your completed application and required documents to the LIHEAP agency that processes applications in the county. See "Where to Send Your LIHEAP Application" found on the last page of the application. Applications and documents can be mailed or faxed. Please see the application for all information.
Application Link:
https://oac.ac/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ENGLISH-2021-LIHEAP-app-REVISED-NOVEMBER.pdf
Website Link:
https://oac.ac/liheap-energy-programs/
Options Pregnancy Clinic
Branson, Missouri Location
Phone Number:
(417) 336-5483
Address:
192 Expressway Lane Suite 100
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hours:
Monday-Friday
9 AM-5 PM
Forsyth, Missouri Location
Phone Number:
417-546-3200
Address:
10726 State Highway 76 Suite F
Powersite, Missouri 65731
Hours:
Monday and Wednesday Only
9 AM-5 PM
Please call to schedule an appointment to receive services.
Services Provided:
Abortion Information
Abortion Pill Reversal
Adoption Agency Referrals
Community Parenting Education Classes
Maternity & Infant Supplies & Furniture
Mentoring for Dads
Medical Grade Pregnancy Tests
Medical Referrals
Nutrition Education
Pregnancy and Parenting Education
Pregnancy and Parenting Education
Referral for Community Resources
STD/STI Information, Testing, and Treatment
Support for Men
Ultrasound (Onsite)
Must be pregnant to receive services. The clinic will provide a test. Please call for more information on services or schedule an appointment for a consultation.
Website Link:
https://optionspregnancyclinic.com/
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Missouri Department of Social Services Call Center:
(855) 373-4636
Address:
Missouri Department of Social Services
2900 Green Mountain Dr.
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hours:
Missouri Department of Social Services Call Center
Monday-Friday
6 AM- 6 PM
Missouri Department of Social Services:
Monday-Friday
8 AM-5 PM
Description of Services Provided:
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services. State-administered programs may include childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance.
Other Important Information and Documents Needed to Apply for Services:
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To be eligible for this benefit program, applicants must be a resident of the state they apply for and a U.S. citizen, legal alien, or qualified alien.
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You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low.
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You must also be one of the following: Have a child 18 years of age or younger, be pregnant, or be 18 years of age or younger, and be the head of your household.
To Apply:
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Watch orientation video
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Complete Temporary Assistance Orientation Acknowledgement
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Complete Personal Responsibility Plan
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Complete Child Support Forms
Application Link:
To Submit Application:
Send your printed application and forms by email, fax, or mail to the listed information below.
Email:
Fax:
573-526-9400
Address:
Family Support Division
615 E 13th St
Kansas City, Missouri 64016
The Brook Wellness Center
Phone Number:
(417) 527-8877
Address:
895 State Hwy 248
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hours:
Monday-Friday
9 AM-5 PM
Description of Services Provided:
Outpatient treatment, individual counseling, and family counseling.
Mental Health Services: Individual and family counseling, outpatient treatment, and other resources.
Safe meeting location: For parents, social services, and children. The Brooke Wellness Center will assist in the reunification of families.
Healthy Lifestyle Classes: Anger management, parenting, budgeting, and finances.
Please call to schedule an appointment to receive services.
Website Link:
https://www.thebrookwellnesscenter.org/
The Crisis Center of Taney County
24-Hour Hotline:
1(866)379-0074
Local Hotline:
(417) 561-5084
Address:
226 Benton St.
Rockaway, Missouri
Hours:
24/7
Description of Services Provided:
The Crisis Center of Taney County, Inc.'s mission is to provide quality residential and non-residential services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Services offered:
The Crisis Center of Taney County is a 24-hour crisis hotline; 24-hour shelter access; transitional housing; crisis intervention; case management; support groups; court advocacy; personal advocacy; information and referrals; victim education; peer counseling; community education; transportation, including cab and bus fare; emergency financial assistance; prescription assistance; food, clothing and personal hygiene supplies. Group meetings are available for anyone in need on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00. Childcare is available during the group meetings.
Call the local hotline to check availability and see if you meet the qualifications.
Other Important Information and Documents Needed:
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Emergency Shelter: 60-90 days
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Transitional Housing: 2 years
Website Link:
https://www.myharmonyhouse.org/
Free Family Entertainment
Dewey Short Visitor Center
Phone Number:
1(501) 340-1943
Address:
4500 State Hwy 165
Branson, Missouri 65616
Located at the Table Rock State Park
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday
9 AM-4 PM
Description:
Exhibits at the visitor center include a state-of-the-art interactive map of Table Rock Lake, beautiful artistic murals, and a replica of an Ozarks bluff complete with local flora and fauna. A Native American artifact exhibit and Ozark's dioramas are fascinating features of the interpretive center. An interactive water safety exhibit demonstrates the importance of wearing a life jacket, and an expansive cut-away model reveals the inner workings of a hydroelectric dam. The fascinating history of the Corps of Engineers rounds out the exhibits.
Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area
Phone Number:
(417) 895-6880
Address:
3601 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy.
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hours:
Monday-Sunday
8 AM-5:30 PM
Description:
Located 5.3 miles west of Route 65 on Branson’s strip (Route 76), this 1,534-acre area invites visitors to walk on one of several trails that cross this mostly forested site and enjoy the natural beauty that has drawn visitors to this area for generations. A 0.4-mile trail leads from the main parking lot (south end of the area) to a 40-foot viewing tower. A longer trail, the Henning Homesteaders’ Trail, begins at the north parking lot (accessible from Route 248) and takes visitors past the remains of several homestead sites.
Website Link:
https://www.explorebranson.com/profile/ruth-paul-henning-conservation-area/3565
Shepard of the Hills Fish Hatchery
Phone Number:
(417) 334-4865
Address:
483 Hatchery Rd.
Branson, Missouri 65616
Hours:
Monday-Saturday
9 AM-5 PM
Description:
The hatchery includes a free conservation center, where the public can learn more about trout culture, aquatic life, fishing, and the Missouri Department of Conservation's role in aquatic resource management. Conservation Center hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday, and all state holidays.
Approximately three miles of trails are available on the hatchery grounds for hiking and wildlife viewing. Some of these trails also provide fishing access to Lake Taneycomo. A concrete boat ramp and two picnic areas are also located in the same area.
Website Link:
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/shepherd-hills-fish-hatchery