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.

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!

Each May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Ozark Center, a service of Freeman Health System, offers compassio...
05/01/2026

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.

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.

WILL’S PLACE BLOCK PARTY! May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and our Block Party is back! Be sure to mark ...
04/25/2026

WILL’S PLACE BLOCK PARTY! May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and our Block Party is back! Be sure to mark your calendars for 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 fun 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!

THANKS FOR SHOWING UP IN A BIG WAY! With nearly 900 participants and countless supporters lining the course, the Freeman...
04/24/2026

THANKS FOR SHOWING UP IN A BIG WAY! With nearly 900 participants and countless supporters lining the course, the Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism hit a new record — $56,193 raised for program development and scholarships at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. This event proves just how powerful we are when we come together for a shared mission. You helped us take this event from Zero To Zoom! See race results and event photos at https://ow.ly/Lc2q50YPvNr, and stay tuned for next year’s event date.

DON’T MISS OUT on your chance to claim this one-of-a-kind basket filled with SIGNED Chiefs Memorabilia! Funds from this ...
04/24/2026

DON’T MISS OUT on your chance to claim this one-of-a-kind basket filled with SIGNED Chiefs Memorabilia! Funds from this auction will be donated to support Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism programs. Auction items include: A Patrick Mahomes signed jersey; a Rashee Rice signed jersey; a Jawaan Taylor signed jersey; a Dante Hall signed hat; a Patrick Mahomes Funko Bobblehead; a Travis Kelce Funko Bobblehead; a Tyreek Hill jersey; signed collector cards ... and more! Hurry, this auction ends at 10:00 pm on Saturday, May 1! Place your bid at https://ow.ly/44BL50YP5Ho.

Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System, is the area’s most respected provider of behavioral healthcare. And we...
04/24/2026

Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System, is the area’s most respected provider of behavioral healthcare. And we’re hiring! Learn more about this position and apply at
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SAVE THE DATE! May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and our Block Party is back! Be sure to mark your calend...
04/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE! May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and our Block Party is back! Be sure to mark your calendars for 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 fun supporting Will’s Place youth and families. This event is FREE and open to the public. Stay tuned for more details in the near future!

With the new 39.5-foot Mobile Mental Health Unit and six great booths, Ozark Center was the toast of last week’s Third T...
04/22/2026

With the new 39.5-foot Mobile Mental Health Unit and six great booths, Ozark Center was the toast of last week’s Third Thursday in downtown Joplin. As the April event sponsor, we hosted an “Ozark Center Zone” between 6th and 7th streets that featured activities, information about our services, great giveaways, and a look inside our new Mobile Mental Health Unit. Thanks to all who stopped by to visit!

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2808 South Picher Avenue
Joplin, MO
64804

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

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