Ozark Center

09/10/2026

Ozark Center, a Freeman Health System organization, is the area’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider – and we’re hiring! Learn more about this opportunity and apply at
https://ow.ly/JKRG50ZLHJ4
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09/09/2026

Last Saturday was Joplin Pridefest, and it was a real scorcher out there. But the 103-degree temperatures didn’t stop Ozark Center's team from representing! Will’s Place Therapist Adrienne Devine and New Directions Peer Specialist Ashla Whitmire were on hand to meet and greet festival celebrants and educate our community about all the resources available at Ozark Center.

09/09/2026

Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System, is the area’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider – and we’re hiring! Learn more about this opportunity and apply at
https://ow.ly/uhH450ZFV8h
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09/07/2026

What are you most thankful for this Labor Day?

Today, we celebrate the dedication, hard work and contributions of people across the communities we serve.

At Ozark Center, we're especially grateful for the team members who help advance our mission of serving individuals, families and communities through mental health and behavioral health services.

This Labor Day, we celebrate the people behind the work and thank them for the meaningful role they play every day.

Happy Labor Day from Ozark Center.

How are you spending your Labor Day? 💙

Today, we recognize and appreciate the dedication, hard work and contributions of people across the communities we serve. We are especially grateful for the team members who help support our mission each day and for all those whose efforts make our communities stronger.

From all of us at Freeman Health System, we wish you a happy Labor Day. ❤️💙

09/01/2026

Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System, is the area’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider – and we’re hiring! Learn more about this opportunity and apply at
https://ow.ly/qOjb50ZFU4C
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08/31/2026

September is Su***de Awareness Month — a time to remind our community that every life has value and every conversation can make a difference. If you’re struggling, or if you’re worried about someone you care about, reaching out is a powerful first step toward hope and healing. You are not alone. Support is always available. Dial 988 for immediate help.

08/31/2026

Did you know drug overdose deaths in the United States have declined for the past three years?

While progress is encouraging, awareness and education remain important parts of the conversation.

As we recognize Overdose Awareness Day, tune in Thursday for Medical Focus with Debbie Fitzgerald, Director of Ozark Center Crisis Services as experts discuss drug overdose awareness and the resources available to help support our communities.

💜 Join us for this meaningful discussion and learn more about the role education and prevention can play in making a difference.

08/30/2026

Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System, is the area’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider – and we’re hiring! Learn more about this opportunity and apply at
https://ow.ly/GZsq50ZFTVT
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08/28/2026

Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System, is the area’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider – and we’re hiring! Learn more about this opportunity and apply at
https://ow.ly/6WnZ50ZFoxq
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08/27/2026

What does it take to strengthen access to behavioral health services across our communities?

Hear from Vicky Mieseler, CEO of Ozark Center, as she discusses a just-announced partnership between Ozark Center and Missouri Southern State University Athletics, highlights from the recent Ozark Center Open House in Neosho and the exciting expansion of Turnaround Ranch.

This conversation shines a light on collaboration, education and the continued growth of services that support individuals and families throughout our region.

🎥 Watch the full interview below and learn more about the work happening across Southwest Missouri: https://ow.ly/eQ9B50ZGhlb