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Joplin is located in Missouri and is a great area for families with children and teenagers of all ages. This city is home of the Country Caboose providing a highly educational, but also entertaining attraction for your family. Here you will find memorabilia of all types as well as a gift shop. The Stained Glass Theatre West is another great location hosting theatrical performances throughout the year.1 However, if you are wishing to get your adrenaline pumping, the Joplin 66 Speedway is great for you and your family. Here you will be able to scream for your favorite racers as they speed down one of the best dirt tracks within the country. Aircraft-Balloons also offers a unique experience that your children and teenagers are guaranteed to love; soar to new heights while observing the city from above at this fantastic attraction. The Route 66 Carousel Park is great for children containing many rides as well as miniature golf.
Marriage and Family Mental Health in Joplin
Having teenage children can present challenges to mothers and fathers, especially if their children have a mental or behavioral health condition. To help guide and direct parents through the process of providing positive, caring support to their children, House of Hope offers a Parent Support Group. These groups meet each week and have a common theme of parenting with grace and positivity. To learn more about this group, contact House of Hope at 417-624-4833.2
Women and children who have suffered abuse can turn to Lafayette House for help. In addition to offering a safe place for individuals and families to live, Lafayette House provides support services that include meals, clothing, transportation, and job assistance. The agency also offers support programs for women and children to meet the emotional and mental health needs that arise in the aftermath of such a traumatic experience. Call 417-782-1772 for further details.3
Family Services and Assistance Programs
Assisting disadvantaged families to access resources that help improve their quality of life is the central focus of the Community Action Partnership. Their support of the Head Start Program ensures that children under the age of five receive academic, social, and mental health programs that prepare them for entrance into school. As part of the program, home visitors assist parents in devising goals that promote the emotional well-being of each member of the family.4 Another local organization that provides assistance programs to families is Crosslines of Joplin. Their clothing bank and emergency food programs help families meet their most basic needs. Financial assistance is also available, so families can pay rent and utilities and remain in their homes. By helping families remove these stressors, Crosslines promotes enhanced family functioning and improved mental health.5 Additional information about these agencies and their programs can be obtained by calling the Community Action Partnership at 417-781-0352 or Crosslines of Joplin at 417-782-8384.
References
1. Stained Glass Theatre West. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://livetheatrejoplin.com/2. House of Hope. (2017). What We Do. Retrieved from http://www.houseofhopejoplin.com/our-program/
3. Lafayette House. (2017). Domestic Violence Intervention. Retrieved from http://lafayettehouse.org/domestic-violence-intervention/
4. Community Action Partnership. (2017). Head Start/Early Head Start. Retrieved from http://www.escswa.org/District/Department/4-Head-Start-Early-Head-Start
5. Crosslines of Joplin. (2017). Services. Retrieved from http://www.crosslinesjoplin.org/services.html
Joplin is a city that is located in multiple counties- Newton County and Jasper County in Missouri. It has a land area of 36.76 square miles and a water area of 0.12 square miles. The population of Joplin is 52,195 people with 20,930 households and a median annual income of $38,169. .
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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Joplin are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Joplin may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Joplin public health department.