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BUREAU OF SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
BUREAU OF SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
Hours: Mon Fri, 8 5
Cost: None
Eligibility Criteria: Varies on program, please call for a referral or questions
Description of Services and Other Information: Paula Logsdon, RN, CHN II, Service Coordinator Marion County Health Dept. 3105 Rt. W, P.O. Box 1378 Hannibal, MO 63401 or P.O. Box 65 LaGrange, MO 63448 573-655-4002 or Cell 573-406-2641 Fax: 573-665-4005 Description of Services: Assistance with funding for various medical diagnosis, Medicaid, Healthy Children and Youth, assistance with private duty nursing, personal care, etc.
Counties Served: Northeast Missouri
Website: www.dhss.mo.gov/SHCN/index.html
CHARITON VALLEY ASSOCIATION FOR HANDICAPPED CITIZENS, INC.
CHARITON VALLEY ASSOCIATION FOR HANDICAPPED CITIZENS, INC.
Contact: Terry Combs, Executive DirectorAddress: 1905 S. High Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-1111,
Fax: 660-665-1409
Hours: Office 8-5, M-F Appointment preferred Residential Homes 12 to 24 hrs per day
Cost: Ability to pay is determined by qualified representatives of the Kirksville Regional Office, local representative of the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Development Disability
Eligibility Criteria: Must have a developmental disability that meets the qualifications as defined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities
Description of Services and Other Information: A wide range of services are provided from 24 hour residential support in group homes or individualized supported living homes as well as on-site day habilitation, community integration, and respite
Counties Served: Adair County, plus minimal services provided to adjacent counties
Website: www.charitonvalley.org
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES, INC. SHELTERED WORKSHOP
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES, INC. SHELTERED WORKSHOP
Contact: Al BarnesAddress: 1001 S. Osteopathy St. Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-5768
Hours: 7-3, weekdays
Eligibility Criteria: Contact for more information
Description of Services and Other Information: Provide a sheltered work environment and program designed toward enabling the handicapped person to progress toward normal living, and to develop their capacity, performance and relationships with other people.
Counties Served: Adair County and surrounding area
EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
Address: 5025 Northrup Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110
Telephone: 800-664-5025
Hours: 8:30 4:30, M-F
Cost: Low or no cost, depends on services provided
Eligibility Criteria: Must be under 21 years of age and provide family income information
Description of Services and Other Information: Information and referral, transportation assistance, financial assistance for equipment purchases, special needs car seat program (KARS), and equipment loan consortium. Child development center located at 3804 Santiago Drive, Columbia 573-449-6783.
Counties Served: 34 counties in Northern and Central Missouri
Website: www.mo.easter-seals.org
FRIENDSHIP APARTMENTS -A SUBSIDIARY OF HIGH HOPE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INC.
FRIENDSHIP APARTMENTS -A SUBSIDIARY OF HIGH HOPE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INC.
Contact: William Smith, Housing Case ManagerAddress: 611 W. Third Milan, MO 63556
Telephone: 660-265-4614
Hours: Office 8-5, M-F Resident Staff 24 hours per day
Cost: Income limits apply, rent is a based on income
Eligibility Criteria: Must be able to document homelessness. Permanent apartments available for homeless and disabled.
Description of Services and Other Information: Supportive housing for homeless and disable homeless. Residents in supportive housing will participate in a program to help aid progress toward obtaining a permanent residence. The Housing Case Manager will direct this plan. Transitional residents have two years to meet guidelines, save money, etc.
Counties Served: Including but not limited to, Adair, Linn, Putnam, Schuyler and Sullivan
GREEN HILLS SUPERIOR CARE, INC.
GREEN HILLS SUPERIOR CARE, INC.
Contact: Susie BarnesAddress: 915 E. 9th Street, P.O. Box 216 Trenton, MO 64683
Telephone: 660-359-6777
Fax: 660-359-2771
Cost: Contracted thru Missouri Department of Mental Health
Eligibility Criteria: Based on referrals from the Missouri Department of Mental Health 660-785-2500
Description of Services and Other Information: Independent Living Services 24/7
Counties Served: Northeast Missouri
Website: www.in-home-superiorcare.com
HIGH HOPE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INC.
HIGH HOPE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INC.
Contact: Kim Kriegel, Executive DirectorAddress: 611 W. Third, P.O. Box 307 Milan, MO 63556
Telephone: 660-265-4614
Hours: 8 5, M-F
Cost: Contact for more information
Eligibility Criteria: Services offered to Vocational Rehabilitation and Department of Mental Health consumers
Description of Services and Other Information: Provides employment and extended services to people with disabilities. Employment Office- Lenore Price, Employment Specialist 611 W. Third St. Milan, MO 63556 877-205-9002(toll free) Satellite Office- Jessica Corrick, QDDP 906 E. Shepherd Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-2772
Counties Served: Adair, Linn, Putnam, Schuyler and Sullivan
HOME SWEET HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY
HOME SWEET HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Contact: Lisa MitchellAddress: 11425 Dorsett Rd. Suite 203 Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043
Telephone: 314-431-5255
Fax: 314-431-5399
Hours: 8am-5p.m.
Cost: Medicaid,Insurance,Private Pay
Eligibility Criteria: None
Description of Services and Other Information: Nursing services, personal care services, housekeeping services,laundry, meal-preparation, run errands and respite.
Counties Served: St. Louis
KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Address: 1702 E. LaHarpe Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-2500 or 800-621-6082
Fax: 660-785-2520
Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm, M-F; Appointment is very helpful and assures an intake by a case manager
Cost: Adjusted according to individual income
Eligibility Criteria: 1. Client must have a mental or physical disability which has impaired them in two or more of the following areas: self-care, receptive and expressive language development and use, learning, self-direction, capacity for independent living or economic self sufficiency and mobility. 2. Disability must be likely to continue indefinitely and manifested before the age of 22. 3. Clients will also be taken who are known to be mentally retarded.
Description of Services and Other Information: Assessment, case management, therapy, family support, care training, and residential care for individuals with mental or physical impairment which has manifested before the individual is 22 years old and is likely to continue indefinitely. Satellite offices: 917 Jackson St. Chillicothe, MO 64601 660-646-4180
Counties Served: Adair, Clark, Grundy, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby and Sullivan
Website: www.modmh.state.mo.us/kirksville
KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
Contact: Jen MeyerAddress: 1405 S. Cottage Grove Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-626-1459
Fax: 660-626-1412
Cost: Varies on Program ($20-$75 per month)
Eligibility Criteria: Ages 3-5 (not kindergarten age)
KIRKSVILLE R-lll SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
KIRKSVILLE R-lll SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Contact: Cindy L. Dowis, PhD., Director of Special EducationAddress: 1901 E. Hamilton Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 626-1400
Fax: 665-3281
Hours: 7:30 am 4:00 pm, M-F; Appointment necessary
Cost: None
Eligibility Criteria: Ages 3-21, disability or suspected disability
Description of Services and Other Information: Educational programming for students with disabilities ages 3 21 enrolled in the Kirksville R-lll School District. Educational Programming questions and concerns will also be answered.
Counties Served: Kirksville School District
Website: www.kirksville.k12.mo.us
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI, SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI, SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT
Contact: Caroline Savitzky, MSWAddress: 4232 Forest Park St. Louis, MO 63108
Telephone: 314-534-4200 or Toll Free 1-800-444-0514
Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Cost: Free
Eligibility Criteria: Clients must be low income. Contact Intake Department for determination of other eligibility requirements.
Description of Services and Other Information: Legal Services of Eastern Missouri(LSEM) provides free legal assistance and equal access to justice to low-income people. LSEM handles family, housing, consumer, education, immigration, health and public benefits, income maintenance, and older adult civil(not criminal) cases. Specifically, the Special Projects Unit(SPU) within LSEM primarily assists people living with HIV/AIDS in overcoming barriers to accessing healthcare. Priority cases in Special Projects Units include: social security disability benefits, Medicare/Medicaid appeals and other issues, Veterans benefits, wills, durable powers of attorneys and health care directives, private health insurance matters, medical privacy/confidentiality, family and medical leave act issues, consumer matters(bearing directly on one's health), and employment matters which bear directly on ability to access affordable healthcare. SPU is available to do community education for service providers, and the larger community concerning SPU services, disclosure and other legal issues and "know your rights" education.
Counties Served: Counties within the Carelink area.
Website: www.lsem.org
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Contact: Jim Higgins, District SupervisorAddress: 1612 North Osteopathy, Suite B Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-2550 or toll free 877-222-8962
Fax: 660-785-2552
Hours: 8-5, M-F
Eligibility Criteria: Must have a disability
Description of Services and Other Information: A program designed to serve Missouri citizens who have a disability and who want to be employed. They help individuals with physical and or mental impairments obtain employment. Other Offices: Chillicothe Office 603 W. Mohawk Road, 660-646-1542 toll free 866-572-4049 Serves: Linn, Mercer, Davies, Carroll, Caldwell, Chariton, Grundy, Harrison and Livingston. Hannibal Office: 112 Jaycee Dr. 573-248-2410 toll free 877-222-8960 serves, Clark, Knox,Lewis, Scotland, Shelby, Marion, Monroe, Pike and Ralls
Counties Served: Adair, Knox, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland and Sullivan
Website: www.vr.dese.state.mo.us
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES
Address: See listing for each county next page
Telephone: See listing for each county
Hours: Office Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm, M-F
Cost: Depends on services provided and funding, may be required to make co-payment
Eligibility Criteria: Most need certain level of care under all fundings, must be age 60 or age 18 and disabled
Description of Services and Other Information: In home services including home chore and personal care, authorized nurse visits, respite care, counseling, Medicaid home delivered meals, can authorize care in residential care facility, adult day care and make referrals
Counties Served: All see listing
Website: www.dhss.state.mo.us/Senior_Services
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES COUNTY OFFICES
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES COUNTY OFFICES
Description of Services and Other Information: Adair County- 1412 N. Osteopathy, Ste. A P.O. Box 670 Kirksville, MO 63501 660-785-2440 Clark County- 320 West Main Kahoka, MO 63445 660-727-3393 Knox County- 101 W. Monticello P.O. Box 262 Edina, MO 63537 660-397-2297 Lewis County- South Washington P.O. Box 66 Monticello, MO 63457 573-767-5284 Linn County- 103 Forest Drive Brookfield, MO 64628 660-258-3388 Macon County- 1716-B Prospect Dr. P.O. Box 469 Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5763 Mercer County- 501 West Main Princeton, MO 64673 660-748-3292 Putnam County- 702 S. 27th St. Unionville, MO 63565 660-947-2567 Schuyler County- Highway 136 East P.O. Box 340 Lancaster, MO 63548 660-457-3792 Scotland County- #2 Child Support Lane P.O. Box 124 Memphis, MO 63555 660-465-8549 Shelby County- 306 East Main P.O. Box 159 Shelbyville, MO 63469 573-633-2550 Sullivan County- 309 E. 3rd St. Milan, MO 63556 660-265-4295
MO Region II Planning and Coordinating Council for Developmental Disabilities
MO Region II Planning and Coordinating Council for Developmental Disabilities
Contact: Donna BrownAddress: 1702 E. LaHarpe Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-2355
Fax: 660-785-2520
Hours: Mon-Friday
Cost: free
Eligibility Criteria: Developmental Disability
Description of Services and Other Information: Grassroots Advocacy for Northeast Missouri providing Legislative Education, Resourses and Networking to Northeast Missouri. Serve as an agent for systems change through the Kirksville Regional Office, Department of Mental Health.
Counties Served: Adair, Clark, Grundy, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Putnam, Scotland, Schuyler, Shelby, Sullivan
Website: www.region2council.org
NORTHEAST INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
NORTHEAST INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
Contact: Pollyann Nicholson, Executive DirectorAddress: 142 Jaycee Dr. Hannibal, MO 63401
Telephone: (573) 221-8282 or (877) 713-7900
Fax: (573) 221-9445
Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mon-Fri
Cost: Some services no cost , others based on a sliding fee scale.
Eligibility Criteria: Must have a disability
Description of Services and Other Information: 4 Core Services are Peer Support, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Advocacy. Other services include, but are not limited to, Accessibility Services, Circuit breaker services, Assistive Technology including TAP Telephones, Equipment Loan Program, Transitioning, Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Alternative Format Services, and Medicaid Transportation. **Please call for a complete booklet on our services.**
Counties Served: Clark, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls
Website: www.neilscenter.org
NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION (FCE)
Contact: ReceptionistAddress: Health & Fitness Center 2814 S. Baltimore, PO Box C8502 Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-1834
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Evaluations are scheduled at 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. and are up to 4 hours in length.
Cost: Accepts all major insurance, Medicaid and workers compensation. Doctors referral is required.
Description of Services and Other Information: Functional capacity evaluation is an evaluation to assess individuals tolerance for work related activity. Evaluation results provide information of limitations or restrictions the individual may face upon returen to work. It also gives an indication if an individual is ready to return to work or if additional medical intervention may be necessary to help the individual achieve their goal of regaining employment.
Counties Served: Northeast Missouri
OATS, INC
OATS, INC
Contact: Sheree Webb, Northeast Regional DirectorAddress: Northeast Area - P. O. Box 613, Shelbina, MO 63468 Northwest Area - 2921 N. Belt Highway St., St. Joseph, MO 64508
Telephone: 800-654-6287 for Northeast Area or 800-831-9219 for Northwest Area. Hearing and/or speech impaired call Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 (TTY users) or 1-800-735-2466 (voice)
Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm, M F
Cost: Varies according to Service
Eligibility Criteria: General Public
Description of Services and Other Information: Door-to-door transportation. Check their website for each individual county schedules
Counties Served: Northeast serves Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Schuyler, Scotland, and Shelby Counties. Northwest serves Linn, Putnam and Sullivan Counties.
Website: www.oatstransit.org
QUALITY IN-HOME CARE
QUALITY IN-HOME CARE
Contact: Joyce Vahle, Certified Manager, quality@neilscenter.orgAddress: 909 Broadway, Suite 350 Hannibal, MO 63401
Telephone: 573-221-4242 or Toll Free 877-721-4242
Fax: 573-221-4248
Hours: Mon - Fri 8-5
Eligibility Criteria: Must have a disability
Description of Services and Other Information: QIHC provides Personal Care Assistance, Homemaker Chore, Respite Care, and Nurse visits. We provide services to MO HealthNet (Medicaid) Recipients, Private Pay Clients, Veterans, Veteran's Widows, Head Injury/TBI Clients, and youth.
Counties Served: Clark, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike and Ralls
RURAL ADVOCATES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
RURAL ADVOCATES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Contact: Theresa Myers, Director Jennifer Briscoe, Office ManagerAddress: 1100 S. Jamison (main office) Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-627-7245 (Voice), 800-681-7245 or 888-295-6461 660-627-0614 (TTY)
Fax: 660-627-0525
Hours: 9:00 5:00, M F
Eligibility Criteria: Need to have a disability
Description of Services and Other Information: Information and referral source, peer and support groups, independent living training, and advocacy for persons with disabilities. Provide support for disabled individuals who do not have adequate housing conditions. Also provides a peer support groups conducted by staff members, who all have a disabling condition. *An assistive technology outreach center provides resources and funding information as well as hands-on demonstrations of assistive devices and equipment. Independent Living Specialist help persons with disabilities learn specific skills they need to live as independently as they wish. *The Personal Care Assistance Program helps those with physical disabilities find and train their own personal care attendants Satellite Office: 313 N. Rollins Macon, MO 63552 877-684-4542
Counties Served: Adair, Schuyler, Scotland, Putnam, Linn, Macon, Shelby, Chariton, Knox, and Sullivan
SALT RIVER COMMUNITY CARE
SALT RIVER COMMUNITY CARE
Contact: Libby Youse, AdministratorAddress: 142 Shelby Plaza Road Shelbina, MO 63468
Telephone: 573-588-4175
Fax: 573-588-2020
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days per week
Cost: Determined by services provided; Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and private pay
Eligibility Criteria: Physician orders
Description of Services and Other Information: Long term care facility providing skilled nursing care, special needs unit and assisted living rooms. Private and/or semi private room accommodations available.
Counties Served: Northeast Missouri
Website: www.saltrivernursinghome.com
SERVE LINK HOME CARE
SERVE LINK HOME CARE
Contact: Sharon Colton TuttleAddress: 1510 E. 9th St., P.O. Box 308 Trenton, MO 64638
Telephone: 660-665-1076 & 660-341-1863 or 1-800-279-2242
Fax: 660-359-2134
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30 pm, Monday -Friday
Eligibility Criteria: Anyone
Description of Services and Other Information: Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service
Counties Served: All
Website: www.servelinkhomecare.com
SHELBY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
SHELBY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Contact: Debra Sparks, Administrator - Mellany Gaines, In-home Services CoordinatorAddress: 112 E. Chestnut Shelbina, MO 63468
Telephone: 573-588-7669
Fax: 573-588-1406
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 3:30
Description of Services and Other Information: Serves congregate meals and delivers meals to home-bound persons. Provide in-home services (cleaning, personal care) to elderly and handicap of Shelby County. There is a suggested contribution for meals of $3.00 and $2.00 for home services. Services are for those 60 years of age and over. Home delivered and in home service clients are assessed for need. Will serve meals ot disabled ages 18-59 years with a disability statement. Satellite Nutrition Site: 108 E. Maple, Clarence, MO 63437 Telephone: 660-699-3306
SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS - ADULT HEAD INJURY PROGRAM
SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS - ADULT HEAD INJURY PROGRAM
Contact: Lisa Curtis - TBI Service Coordinator - Northeast Area of Missouri, CurtiL1@pha.nopublic.orgAddress: Ralls County Health Department - 405 West 1st Street New London, MO 63459
Telephone: 1-800-451-0669
Fax: 573-985-1531
Hours: 8a.m. - 5p.m.
Cost: Service Coordination is FREE - Rehabilitation Services -Meet Eligibility Requirement of TBI & whose income is below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Eligibility Criteria: Adult living in Missouri, 21 years or older, Medical Documentation of Traumatic Brain Injury
Description of Services and Other Information: The Adult Head Injury Program provides assistance to Missouri residents, individuals and families, in locating, coordinating, and purchasing rehabilitation and psychological services for individuals who have survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Counties Served: There is a Service Coordinator covering every county in Missouri
Website: www.dhss.mo.gov/SHCN
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