Innovative, behavioral, educational and social services close to home

Our Values

  • A- Acceptance: welcoming diversity and fostering a compassionate environment.
  • C- Community: knowing that we are stronger together than apart.
  • A- Academics: offering high-quality instruction with hands-on learning experiences.
  • C- Commitment: an unwavering dedication to those who need us the most.
  • I- Inclusivity: providing equal access to opportunities and resources for all.
  • A- Advocacy: promoting large-scale change through values-driven actions.

Our Approach

  • Individualized attention ensuring clients are experiencing the world in meaningful ways.
  • Helping address all of your needs from language acquisition to vocational and daily living skills.
  • Delivering individual and group interventions services for children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Center of excellence dedicated to bringing together community members and resources to maximize our outreach and opportunities for our area.

Services Offered

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • One-on-one intervention with a trained therapist for all ages.
  • School support and parent/caregiver consultation to ensure treatment gains spread across settings.
  • All ages and skill levels accepted.
Social Skills and Emotional Regulation
  • Individual and small group interventions for those struggling with social-emotional skills.
  • All ages and skill levels accepted.
Vocational and Daily Living Skills
  • Individual and group interventions to ensure everyone is empowered to live and work independently.
  • All ages and skills levels accepted.
Parent/Caregiver Consultation
  • Individual and group meetings to provide parents the tools and knowledge that are useful for parenting that can lead to greater self-confidence, hope in the possibility of treatment outcomes, and acceptance of life’s challenges.
  • Learn skills needed to effectively address challenging behaviors and support your child’s learning and development beyond the clinical setting.

Contact Us

The ACACIA Center would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.

Phone: 417-625-3060
Email: acaciacenter@mssu.edu 
Location: 4012 Lion Pride Lane
Joplin MO, 64801
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