FAMILY RESOURCES

Summer Sack Lunch!

Wheel Fed Food Pantry @ Destiny Church

HOURS:

1st Tues – 6pm - 7:30pm

2nd & 4th Tues – 11am - 1pm

3rd Tues - Ozark Food Harvest Distribution – 4pm-6pm

Wheel Fed

The Community Kitchen Meals @ Hood United Methodist Church

Hours:

Tuesdays from 5-5:30pm, except on the 3rd Tuesday, hours are extended until 6pm.

Saturdays from 10-10:30am

Not everyone has to be present to receive meals. You need to arrive 15-30 minutes early.

Community Kitchen

Crisis Resources

If you are seeking resources and need immediate assistance or are in an unsafe situation, please dial 911. 

If you are seeking support for yourself or a loved one in need of mental health-related distress or in suicidal crisis, please dial or text 988 to be connected to a mental health professional. It is a confidential, 24/7 Lifeline.

Burrell Behavioral Health - Local Crisis Hotline: Text 838255 or call (417) 761-5555.

School Resources

Self Referral Form
Please complete this form if you or your student are in need of assistance. Form submissions are checked weekly. A social worker will be in contact with you after completing the above form. 

Internal Philanthropic Groups
Click on the image to see information about the following school resources:

  • Price Tag and Locker 518: FREE clothing stores.

  • One Heart Pantry: FREE food & hygiene pantry.

  • SuppLyon Our Students: FREE school supplies

Internal Philanthropic Groups

Contact Information

Christina Ghan, MSW, LCSW 

Secondary School Social Worker 
417-732-3650 Ext. 6315
Email Christina Ghan

Malorie Dugan, MSW, LMSW

Elementary and Early Childhood School Social Worker
417-732-3650 Ext. 6314
Email Malorie Dugan

What is the role of a school social worker? 

The social worker's role is to provide support, education, resources, and mental health services for at-risk students. The social workers consult and work with students, families, and school staff.   

Community Resources

The resources listed below are only a small representation of available services and resources. Other services and resources may be available. Parents and students are encouraged to gather as much information regarding services and resources as possible. This resource guide was created to assist parents in locating and accessing local community services.

We do not endorse any agency or service listed.

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