This guide lists organizations and government offices in Springfield that help with food, housing, health care, benefits, and other needs. Each listing includes its location, hours, and who can use it. The open or closed status reflects the time this page was loaded (Fri, Oct 30 · 1:28 AM).
Get Help Now
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you are thinking about suicide or are in emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any hour.
To find local help with food, housing, utilities, and other needs, dial 211.
To report suspected child abuse or neglect in Missouri, call 1-800-392-3738.
Where Do I Go To…?Find the right place for common needs, such as a free meal today, a shelter on a freezing night, or help applying for SNAP.
Veterans
These offices provide health care, benefits assistance, and support for veterans and their families.
None of the places in this section are open for the rest of today.
Gene Taylor Veterans' Outpatient Clinic (Springfield VA Clinic)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks · Government office
Opens 7 AM
VA outpatient clinic providing primary care, mental health care, dental, optometry, audiology, pharmacy, lab, radiology, women veteran care and homeless veteran services. DAV vans provide rides to scheduled appointments Monday through Thursday.
Who can use it: For veterans enrolled in VA health care; some mental health services may be available without enrollment, and routine dental care is limited to certain eligible veterans.
Most individual clinics keep shorter hours, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Same-day mental health help is available. Clinic departments can also be reached at (417) 891-4800.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Government office
Opens 8 AM
Free, confidential counseling in a non-medical setting for eligible veterans, service members and their families, including help with PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma, grief and the transition to civilian life. It is in Battlefield Plaza, just east of Battlefield Road and Campbell Avenue, with free parking.
Who can use it: Free for eligible veterans and service members, including National Guard and Reserve members, who served in a combat zone or meet other service criteria, as well as survivors of military sexual trauma and some family members; VA health care enrollment and a service-connected disability are not required.
Some services are available on a walk-in basis, and limited evening hours are offered by appointment. Bring a DD214 if you have one. The 24/7 Vet Center call center is (877) 927-8387.
Service is by appointment; please call or email to schedule. The office's three service officers can be reached at (417) 895-6535, (417) 895-6534, and (417) 895-6527. Email: VSOSpringfield@mvc.dps.mo.gov.
Upcoming holiday closures: Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day); Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
Free, confidential support 24 hours a day for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members and those who support them, with no VA enrollment required. Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online.
Veterans can apply for VA health care online, in person at a VA clinic with a signed VA Form 10-10EZ, or by calling 877-222-8387, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Represents veterans free of charge with VA disability compensation claims and discharge upgrades. Call (573) 882-7630.
Springfield Misery is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizations listed. Services, hours, and eligibility rules change often, so please call ahead to confirm before you visit.