AKA:
formerly Southwest Missouri Office On Aging
Description:
Multi-service agency that offers a wide variety of services and activities that are needed by and of interest to this population; including, but not limited to; Senior Housing Information and Referral, Tax Preparation Assistance, Certified Application Counselor Programs, Holiday Adoption Programs, Area Agencies on Aging, Walking Aid Donation Programs, Wheelchair Donations Programs, "SeniorAge Alerts," and Specialized Information and Referral.
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
ALSO KNOWN AS
SWMOA
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
October 31, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1735 South Fort Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807
Contacts
Becky Hunt
(417) 862-0762
Larry Lovig
Treva Warrick
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 862-0762
Fax
(417) 865-2683
Toll Free
(800) 497-0822
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Providing volunteer management services for a VISTA volunteer to be part of a non-profit partner organization.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call Larry Lovig at 417-868-9592 for more information.
Eligibility
Call Larry Lovig at 417-868-9592 for more information.
Fees
Call Larry Lovig at 417-868-9592 for more information.
Intake Procedure
Call Larry Lovig at 417-868-9592 for more information.
Languages
English
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
The Southwest Missouri Office on Aging's mission is to develop a coordinated delivery system of services to assist and enable older Missourians to remain in their own homes as long as possible and to enhance the quality of life for all older Missourians.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call for appointment first
Required Documents
Some services may require documentation; call for details.
Eligibility
Age 60 and older or, in some cases, the spouse or caregiver of a person age 60 or older.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone, mail, e-mail, and Internet to schedule an appointment
Languages
Mainly English; interpreters may be available
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Howell County
- Lawrence County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Helping individuals and families with enrollment in a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act.
Hours
Wed - 9:00am to 4:00pm - call first to schedule an appointment
Required Documents
Email address Basic household information
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call Treva Warrick at 417.840.2573 for information
Languages
English
Service Area
Greene County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Greene County
- Greene County
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Description
The "Santa's Little Helpers" program provides opportunities for senior citizens to be "adopted" by individuals and businesses during the Christmas holiday season; Senior Age (formerly SWMOA) provides a list of daily essential items chosen by seniors (and 1-2 "wish list" items). Adopters purchase items from the lists.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Individuals or groups can adopt a senior citizen
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Send the following information to janice.piper@senioragemo.org or mail it to Senior Age, 1735 S. Fort Ave., Springfield MO 65807: name or company name address phone number or e-mail address are you interested in adopting an individual or a senior center? do you prefer to adopt a male or female senior?
Languages
English
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides current, thorough and confidential information for seniors on a wide range of topics, such as housing options, care coordination, benefits, legal services and health care.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call first to schedule an appointment
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
60 years old and over, as well as people who care for adults 60 years old and over.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone, mail, and e-mail to schedule an appointment
Languages
Mainly English; interpreters may be available
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Howell County
- Lawrence County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.
Description
Provides current, thorough and confidential information for seniors on a wide range of topics, such as housing options, care coordination, benefits, legal services and health care.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call first to schedule an appointment
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
60 years old and older, as well as people who care for adults 60 years old and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone, mail, and e-mail to schedule an appointment
Languages
Mainly English; interpreters may be available
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Howell County
- Lawrence County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Provides assistance in preparing state and federal income tax returns for in-home services clients; includes electronic filing of tax returns and credits.
Hours
Early February to mid-April. Tue, Wed and Thu 9:00am to 2:00pm
Required Documents
Social Security numbers for individual and spouse and all dependents, documentation of all income and child and dependent care expenses, photo identification, W-2s, last year's tax return, and (if using direct deposit) bank account and routing numbers. If claiming first-time homebuyers or new car sales tax credit bring paperwork from close of home or purchase of new car. For MO Property Tax Credit bring photo ID, paid real estate tax receipt. 100% disabled veterans must have letter of proof from Dept. of Veterans Affairs to exclude VA income.
Eligibility
Persons age 60 and older
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call (417) 862-0762 to make an appointment.
Languages
English
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon and Ozark.
Geography Served
None
Description
Program called "SeniorAge Alerts" that contacts seniors with a recorded phone or text alert covering response/recovery topics as they come in. Refers seniors to emergency meals, shelters, and does wellness checks. Also send time-sensitive fraud alerts.
Hours
As needed
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
SeniorAge clients and other seniors
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call 417.862.0762 or e-mail Mark Applegate at mark.applegate@senioragemo.org to request service
Languages
English
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Howell County
- Lawrence County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Accepts donations of wheelchairs and walking aids that are not in need of repair.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call first to schedule an appointment
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
English
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Howell County
- Lawrence County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.
Description
Accepts donations of wheelchairs and walking aids that are not in need of repair.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call first to schedule an appointment
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Self-referral by phone
Languages
English
Service Area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Howell County
- Lawrence County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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