Veteran resources in Joplin, MO
21 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Joplin, Missouri — VSOs, mental health services, benefits offices, and housing assistance. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Joplin, MO
Within 25 miles: 1 VA facilities · 11 mental-health providers · 10 housing programs · 2 employment services
VA clinic
- Wyandotte Nation about 22 mi (straight line) · Wyandotte, OK (918) 678-2297
- Gene Taylor CBOC about 39 mi (straight line) · Mt Vernon, MO
Benefits / county veterans office
- Missouri Veterans Commission — Joplin Veterans Service Office (serves Barton County) about 4.0 mi (straight line) · Joplin, MO 417-629-3538
- Missouri Veterans Commission — Joplin Veterans Service Office (serves Jasper County) about 4.0 mi (straight line) · Joplin, MO 417-629-3538
Mental health
- Ozark Center - New Directions about 2.5 mi (straight line) · Joplin, MO (417) 347-7730
- Ozark Center - Urgent Behavioral Solutions about 2.5 mi (straight line) · Joplin, MO (417) 347-7800
- Ozark Center/Community Care Program - Adult Community Services about 2.5 mi (straight line) · Joplin, MO (417) 347-7630
Housing
- Housing Authority of the City of Joplin, MO about 2.5 mi (straight line) · Joplin, MO (417) 624-4514
- ESCSWA dba Jasper Cty Public Housing Agency about 4.0 mi (straight line) · Joplin, MO (417) 627-2022
- Galena Housing Authority about 7.1 mi (straight line) · Galena, KS 6207835525
Employment
- Missouri Job Center - Joplin about 4.0 mi (straight line) · Joplin, MO 417-629-3000
- Oklahoma Works - Miami about 23 mi (straight line) · Miami, OK 918-541-2478
Distances are straight-line from the center of Joplin; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (4)
Missouri Veterans Commission — Joplin Veterans Service Office (serves Barton County)
Missouri Veterans Commission — Joplin Veterans Service Office (serves Jasper County)
Missouri Veterans Commission — Joplin Veterans Service Office (serves McDonald County)
Missouri Veterans Commission — Joplin Veterans Service Office (serves Newton County)
Mental Health Services (5)
Ozark Center/Community Care Program - Adult Community Services
Housing Assistance Programs (2)
Employment Services (1)
Veterans Service Organizations (8)
Student Veterans of America — Missouri Southern State University Chapter
No Warrior Without Help
Vfw Auxiliary Department Of Missouri
Other Veteran Resources (1)
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Joplin who served in qualifying eras may be eligible for VA disability benefits without a nexus letter under PACT Act 2022 (burn-pit, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War, radiation). Missouri PACT Act eligibility guide →
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