Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism

Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism provides autism services in Joplin, Missouri.

Bill & Virgina Leffen Center for Autism provides autism services in Joplin, Missouri.

Ozark Center's team would like to wish each of you a safe, happy, and healthy Memorial Day weekend.
05/22/2026

Ozark Center's team would like to wish each of you a safe, happy, and healthy Memorial Day weekend.

Ozark Center would like to send out a belated—but HUGE—thank you to the team at Dr. Fly Salon and Spa, which raised $900...
05/20/2026

Ozark Center would like to send out a belated—but HUGE—thank you to the team at Dr. Fly Salon and Spa, which raised $900 from its hair extension and tattoo fundraiser to benefit the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism during the month of April, in support of Autism Awareness Month and the Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism.

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we turn back the clock to 1979, when New Directions, Ozark Center’s subst...
05/18/2026

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we turn back the clock to 1979, when New Directions, Ozark Center’s substance use services program, began serving the community. At that time, New Directions was based in the original Ozark Center office at 2808 Picher Ave., now the site of the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. Later, New Directions moved to McLelland Blvd. and then to downtown Joplin at 305 S. Viriginia Ave., now our Crisis Services location. In 2023, the program moved into its current location at 3220 Wisconsin Ave.

Each May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Ozark Center, a service of Freeman Health System, offers compassio...
05/15/2026

Each May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Ozark Center, a service of Freeman Health System, offers compassionate, trauma-informed care to those in our area who live with mental illness, addiction, trauma, and other obstacles to the best life possible. We welcome your call at 417.347.7600, or visit ozarkcenter.com.

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we take a step back in time. New Directions, Ozark Center’s substance use...
05/15/2026

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we take a step back in time. New Directions, Ozark Center’s substance use services program, began serving the community in 1979. Back then, it was based in the original Ozark Center office at 2808 Picher Ave., now the site of the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. Later, New Directions moved to McLelland Blvd. and then to downtown Joplin at 305 S. Viriginia Ave., now our Crisis Services location. In 2023, the program moved into its current location at 3220 Wisconsin Ave.

IT’S BLOCK PARTY DAY! Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 pm this evening for the Will's Place Block Party at Mercy Park in Joplin...
05/14/2026

IT’S BLOCK PARTY DAY! Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 pm this evening for the Will's Place Block Party at Mercy Park in Joplin. Connect with the community and have a great time supporting Will’s Place youth and families. This event is FREE and open to the public and will feature games and activities, interactive vendor booths, giveaways, free hot dogs, a photo booth, and much more!

COMING NEXT WEEK! The Will's Place Block Party is back next Thursday, May 14 at Mercy Park in Joplin. Will’s Place, a se...
05/09/2026

COMING NEXT WEEK! The Will's Place Block Party is back next Thursday, May 14 at Mercy Park in Joplin. Will’s Place, a service of Freeman Health System’s Ozark Center, invites you to a festive event with great food and big fun. Connect with the community and have a great time supporting Will’s Place youth and families. This event is FREE and open to the public and will feature games and activities, interactive vendor booths, giveaways, free hot dogs, a photo booth, and much more!

COMING NEXT WEEK! The Will's Place Block Party is back! Join us Thursday, May 14 at Mercy Park in Joplin. Will’s Place, ...
05/05/2026

COMING NEXT WEEK! The Will's Place Block Party is back! Join us Thursday, May 14 at Mercy Park in Joplin. Will’s Place, a service of Freeman Health System’s Ozark Center, invites you to a festive event with great food and big fun. Connect with the community and have a great time supporting Will’s Place youth and families. This event is FREE and open to the public and will feature games and activities, interactive vendor booths, giveaways, free hot dogs, a photo booth, and much more!

Mealtimes should be enjoyable, but feeding problems are common among children with autism. To help caregivers, Bill & Vi...
04/29/2026

Mealtimes should be enjoyable, but feeding problems are common among children with autism. To help caregivers, Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism’s Multidisciplinary Feeding Clinic offers coordinated care from its team of specialists to help improve your child’s food intake and reduce mealtime disruptions. To learn more or submit a self-referral, contact the Leffen Center at 417.347.7850.

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2808 South Picher Avenue
Joplin, MO
64804

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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