CareLink Resource Directory

ADAIR COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

Address: 1708 S. Jamison St. Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-1922
Fax: 660-665-2153
Hours: 5:45 am –10:00pm, M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday
Cost: Membership prices are available upon request. Non member may purchase a $6.00 day pass. Membership assistance is available for low-income individuals and families.

Eligibility Criteria: For membership assitance – fill out application and cost will be based on income

Description of Services and Other Information:
Fitness facility including cardio, weight training and fitness classes, youth sport programs, summer day camp, and after school care.

Email: ymcadirector@cableone.net

Counties Served: Adair and surrounding counties

Website: www.adairymca.org

ADAIR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Contact: Glenda Davis Hunt, Director

Address: One Library Lane Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-6038
Fax: 660-627-0028
Hours: Tues & Wed 9 – 8 Thurs & Fri 9 – 6 Sat 12 – 4
Cost: Free for Adair County residents, out of county cards are $30 per year

Description of Services and Other Information:
Adult book discussions, children storytimes weekly, DVD's, educational CDs, Ellison Cutter, fax service, Homebound book service, Internet access, large print books, local history collection, low vision resource materials, magazines, newspapers, microfilm reader, music CDs, photo copy machine, Summer Reading Program (ages 2-12), Culture/BiFOLKal Kits

Counties Served: Adair

Website: www.youseemore.com/adaircpl/

ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY

Contact: Annell Wayman, Director

Address: 1103 S. Cottage Grove, Kirksville Area Technical Center Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-2865
Fax: 660-626-1477
Hours: Kirksville Area Technical Center, M – F 8-3 Missouri Career Center, M – Thur 2 - 7 Con-Agra Nelson Center, Milan – Tues, Wed & Thurs 12:30- 7:30
Cost: All classroom services are free. GED testing is done only at approved testing centers. Total cost $40 in MO, $60 in IA

Eligibility Criteria: Student must be 16 years of age or older, must not be enrolled in any secondary school, and must take a pre-test with scores meeting state guidelines; GED Option students may remain enrolled in school but must meet other guidelines – call for information. Internet study is available after placement testing in classroom - call for information.

Description of Services and Other Information:
English as a Second Language, GED preparation, basic skills improvement, workplace readiness, money management, parenting skills, literacy skills

Counties Served: Adair and surrounding areas

Website: www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/Tech_Center/Adult_Literacy/GED_preparation.htm

ADVANCE MENTORING HEALTHCARE

Contact: Tony Colόn, RN-C

Address: 8457 Benjamin Drive Huntington Beach, California 92647
Telephone: 207-514-7500
Fax: 207-514-7501
Description of Services and Other Information:
Our web-based Mentoring in Health Care Management System is a nurse retention & nursing shortage solution. Mentoring in nursing & nursing preceptorship programs cut attrition, boosts JCAHO inspection, patient care, nursing retention/recruitment, and attains Magnet Hospital status. Our customize nursing mentorship programs and Learning Management System provides nursing staff development and nursing preceptor training for a nursing mentor to manage and close gaps while mentoring new nurses with 1,000+ web-courses on "JCAHO regulations" and nursing contact hours. HIPAA compliant email, video conferencing, instant messenger, internet phone, file transfer, and desktop sharing maintain patient confidentiality and carry out aspects of mentoring.

Website: www.HealthcareMentoring.com

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

Address: 2400 Bluff Creek Drive Columbia, MO 65201
Telephone: 573-443-8665 or Toll Free 800-272-3900 (24/7)
Fax: 573-499-9701
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Cost: None wthe the following exceptions: Fee for Medic Alert + Safe Return and Fee for Professional Education.

Eligibility Criteria: Those affected by Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.

Description of Services and Other Information:
24/7 Toll-free Helpline for information or care consultation, lending library and book store, family support groups, reimbursement for caregiver respite, speakers' bureau, professional education, quarterly newsletter, Medic Alert + Safe Return and public policy advocacy, and Project Learn-outreach to persons experiencing early memory loss.

Counties Served: 29 counties in northeast and central Missouri (includes Schuyler, Scotland, Clark, Adair, Knox, Lewis, Macon & Shelby)

Website: www.alz.org/mid-missouri

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Address: 714 Broadway, Ste. 2 Hannibal, MO 63401
Telephone: 800-227-2345 National Line 573-221-4660 Hannibal Office, 660-707-0594 or 888-707-0547 for Lanah Stottlemyre in Chillicothe Office or 800-684-2733 Brenda Carlin
Fax: 573-221-3326
Hours: 8:30 am – 5 pm, M-F Please call for an appointment
Cost: Free

Description of Services and Other Information:
Any cancer related question can be answered. Patient services provided. Educational programs and support group available.
*Transportation / Medical reimbursement programs
*Wigs available for patients
*Educational Programs, self-help books.

Counties Served: Northeast Missouri area

Website: www.cancer.org(national)

EXPERIENCE WORKS (formerly Green Thumb Employment & Training)

Address: P.O. Box 414 Buffalo, MO 65622
Telephone: 877-872-4740, 417-345-2792
Fax: 417-345-2998
Description of Services and Other Information:
Provides employment and training opportunities to persons age 55 and over. Call the 800 phone number to be connected to a Employment and Training coordinator in your area.

Counties Served: 104 of Missouri's Counties

Website: www.experienceworks.org

FIRST STEPS OF NORTHEAST MISSOURI

Contact: Michelle Easley, Program Director

Address: PO Box 744, 2416 S. Franklin St., Ste. C Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Telephone: Toll Free 1-866-583-2392 or 660-665-8860
Fax: 660-665-8864
Hours: 8 am- 5 pm Monday-Friday
Cost: Services are provided at little or no cost to the family. Family Cost Participation is determined by family demographics.

Eligibility Criteria: children, birth to age 3 who have delayed development or a diagnosed condition that is associated with developmental delays.

Description of Services and Other Information:
First Steps offers coordinated services and assistance to young children with special needs and their families. First Steps is designed for children, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with development disabilities.

The First Steps Goal is the same as yours: To make sure that families have the necessary supports, services, and resources that they need to raise healthy, happy and successful children. First Steps works with Missouri families of children age birth to three by ensuring that coordinated services are provided as conveniently as possible. Participation in First Steps is voluntary and is intended to help families of children with disabilities:

Counties Served: Adair, Audrain, Clark, Grundy, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Marion, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Putman,Ralls, Schuyler,Scotland,Shelby,Sullivan & Warren

GAMM, INC.

Contact: Pat Meldrum

Address: 2105 East Normal St. Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-5930 or Toll Free 800-499-0712
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 – 5
Eligibility Criteria: Youth, unemployed/underemployed adults and dislocated workers

Description of Services and Other Information:
Skill training in vocational training programs, career exploration, vocational testing or counseling, and updating job-search skills, resume writing or updating services, support services for cottage based or micro-businesses. GAMM will provide quality services that will enhance the employability of its customers so that they are able to acquire and maintain long- term, high wage employment.

Counties Served: Adair County and adjacent counties, including but not limited to: Clark, Knox, Lewis, Scotland and Schuyler.

Website: www.mcckirksville.nemowib.org

GREEN HILLS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Contact: Margaret Salisbury, Community Services Director Putnam & Sullivan Counties.

Address: 117 S. 16th Street Unionville, MO 63565
Telephone: 660-947-2471
Fax: 660-785-2404
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 12, 1 - 5 An answering service will take messages nights and weekends and a representative will return calls as soon as possible.
Cost: Free

Eligibility Criteria: Low-income disadvantaged families, elderly, and handicapped who meet eligibility requirements. Contact office for more info.

Description of Services and Other Information:
Debra Wade,
County Director
105 W. John St. 101 E. 2nd St
P.O. Box 372 Milan, MO 63556
Brookfield, MO 64628 660-265-4510
660-258-2211

Melissa Galbreath,
County Director
606 W. Main St
Princeton, MO 64673
660-748-3565

Nutrition Services – Emergency food pantry and monthly commodity goods distribution.
Employment and Training Programs – Workforce Investment Act, youth 14-21 and adult programs. Must meet income guidelines for eligibility.
Other Program Offered – Section 8 Rental Assistance, Family Planning, Weatherization, Life Skills Workshop, Family Support and Green Hills Women’s Shelter. Must meet income guidelines for eligibility.
Emergency Programs – Energy Crisis Intervention, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Homeless Challenge Program and FEMA. Must meet income guidelines for eligibility.
VITA – Missouri Property Tax Credit

Counties Served: Putnam, Sullivan, Linn, Mercer and others

Website: www.ghcaa.org

HEALTHWISE PROGRAMS NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Contact: Mitch Keim

Address: Health & Fitness Center Jct. Hwys 63 South & 6 East P.O. Box C8502 Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-1832
Cost: Varies

Description of Services and Other Information:
Offers support groups and programs in the following areas – Prepared Childbirth, Smoking Cessation, Arthritis Aquatics, Backs in Action, various Health Screenings and Pilates.

Counties Served: Northeast Missouri

Website: www.nermc.com

HEALTHWORKS PROGRAMS NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Address: Health & Fitness Center 2814 S. Baltimore, P.O. Box C8502 Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-1832
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Cost: Varies

Eligibility Criteria: Depends on services provided. Accepts all major insurance, Medicaid and Worker’s Compensation

Description of Services and Other Information:
Variety of services available to area businesses: Collection site for urine drug screen testing (DOT and nonDOT), and breath alcohol testing (DOT and nonDOT); health screens/fairs to local industries offering a variety of educational training including back safety, blood borne pathogen training; Ergonomic evaluations on site, pre-employment testing, functional capacity evaluations and work conditioning to assist in helping employees regain employment in a timely manner. Aquatic therapy, outpatient physical therapy-walking track, circuit training, free weights-Business and Family memberships available, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

Counties Served: Northeast Missouri

HEALTHY FOR LIFE PROGRAM

Contact: Doris Fountain, Director

Address: Basement level of ATSU’s Administration Bldg on the corner of S. Elson and E. Jefferson Street. Mailing address is 800 W. Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 800-626-5266, ext. 2430 or 660-626-2430
Fax: 660-626-2928
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekends and evenings by appointment
Cost: Program assists uninsured and underinsured county residents.

Eligibility Criteria: Patients who are at high risk or recently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and/or diabetes who have inadequate insurance coverage

Description of Services and Other Information:
Heart Disease and Diabetes prevention services through counseling, risk assessment screenings, and community health promotion programming

Counties Served: Adair, Knox, Linn, Macon, Schuyler, and Scotland

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS SUPPORT

Contact: Ronna Magruder

Address: 1013 W. Martha Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-8699
Cost: Free

Description of Services and Other Information:
Literature and resource lists on interstitial cystitis, and possible support group for Interstitial Cystitis sufferers in Kirksville and surrounding communities.

KIRKSVILLE AREA TECHNICAL CENTER

Contact: Terri Jones, Director, Email: terri_j@kirksville.k12.mo.us

Address: 1103 S. Cottage Grove Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-2865
Fax: 660-626-1478
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Contact the Adult Education Office

Description of Services and Other Information:
Provide educational opportunities for high school students as well as adults. Testing services are also provided for vocational rehab clients.

Counties Served: Northeast Missouri

Website: www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/Tech_Center/

KIRKSVILLE AREA TECHNICAL CENTER PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Contact: Debbie Snyder, Director

Address: Kirksville Area Technical Center, 1103 S. Cottage Grove Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-2865
Eligibility Criteria: Age 3 by August 1 and potty trained.

Description of Services and Other Information:
Providing quality pre-school program for children ages 3 to 5 or school entry.

Counties Served: 23 counties in Northeast Missouri

Website: www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/Tech_Center/index.html

KIRKSVILLE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND INFORMATION CENTER

Contact: Doris Fountain, R.N.

Address: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 800 W. Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 866-626-2878 ask for ext. 2049 660-626-2049
Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, M-F Evenings and weekends by appointment Appointment preferred
Cost: Free

Description of Services and Other Information:
Information, support groups, programs, and referral for those concerned about Arthritis, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, and any other chronic or acute disease. Can answer questions related to arthritis or musculoskeletal complaints.

Counties Served: Northeast Missouri

KIRKSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION

Contact: Melanie Smith, Comunity Service Director

Address: 801 E. Mill Mailing address: 201 S. Franklin Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-627-1485 Office
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M – F
Cost: Varies according to activity. For more information, call the office during business hours.

Description of Services and Other Information:
Quality of life recreational opportunities for citizens of all ages. Serves Kirksville and surrounding community.

Robin Harden- Recreation Specialist II, 660-627-POOL, rlharden@kirksvillecity.com

Heather Darrah-Recreation Specialist I, 660-627-1485, hdarrah@kirksvillecity.com

Counties Served: Adair and surrounding counties

Website: www.kirksvillecity.com/ParksRec/parks-rec.htm

KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

Contact: Jen Meyer

Address: 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

Contact: Cindy L. Dowis, PhD., Director of Special Education

Address: 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

KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Contact: Lori Moots-Clair, Administrator

Address: 217 N. First Street Edina, MO 63537
Telephone: 660-397-3396
Fax: 660-397-3579
Hours: 8 AM – 4 PM Monday - Friday, Open Clinics Tue 8-4 , Friday 8-noon
Cost: Minimal or no charge

Eligibility Criteria: Knox County resident for most programs

Description of Services and Other Information:
*Screenings/counseling - Blood sugar, hemoglobin, pregnancy tests, TB tests, HIV, lipids(cholesterol&triclycerides) & blood pressure
*Immunizations for adults including adult Hepatitis B, Influenza, and Pneumonia vaccine
*Immunizations for children & youth
*Prenatal and youth case management
*Lead testing with case management for elevated levels
*Consultation, education and training services for day care facilities within Knox County
*WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutritional program for prenatal and postpartum women and children under 5 years of age
*Baby Bright Program and home visits for infants under one year of age
*Venipunctures for physician ordered laboratory tests
*In-home care for Medicaid patients
*Home visits on a physician ordered basis
*Smoke-free environment promotion
*Volunteer based wellness program to decrease morbidity and mortality related to chronic disease
*Birth/Death Certificates obtainable
*Home Health services for Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance Clients

Counties Served: Knox

LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI, SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT

Contact: Caroline Savitzky, MSW

Address: 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

LIFELINE PREGNANCY HELP CLINIC

Contact: Breanne Hunt, Executive Director

Address: 306 W. Washington, P.O. Box 663 Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-5688 24 hr Crisis Number 1-800-395-HELP
Fax: 660-665-9497
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur. 9 am - 5 pm & Tue 10 am - 6 pm
Cost: None

Description of Services and Other Information:
Pregnancy tests, peer counseling and support, post-abortion support, adoption information and referrals, maternity housing referral, prenatal and parenting education, educational presentations, abstinence education, parenting education, maternity and infant clothes and supplies. Pre-marital counseling.

This organization supports alternatives to abortion.

Counties Served: Northeast Missouri

Website: www.lifelineprc.com

MACON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Contact: Judy Rushton, Administrator

Address: 503 North Missouri Macon, MO 63552
Telephone: 660-395-4711
Fax: 660-385-2014
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 – 5:30, open during noon hour.
Cost: Minimal or no charge

Eligibility Criteria: Resident of Macon County for some services

Description of Services and Other Information:
*Adult screenings and counseling – cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, triglycerides, blood sugar testing
*WIC
*TEMP – temporary Medicaid for pregnancy
*Pregnancy testing
*STD and HIV testing
*Case Management for pregnancies
*Birth/Death Certificates obtainable
*Immunizations-Adult and Child
*Blood pressure check
*Health education and programs available including CPR and First Aid
*Environmental health services
*Communicable disease management
*Women’s health screenings
*School health program
*Child Care Nurse Consultation
*Community Emergency Preparedness

Counties Served: Macon

Website: www.nmrhn.org/members/macon.htmandwww.orgsites.com/mo/maconcountyhealthdepartment

MILAN LATINO CENTER

Address: 117 E. 2nd St., P. O. Box 9 Milan, MO 63556
Telephone: 660-445-2025
Hours: 9 am-5 pm every day and 4-8 pm for classes
Description of Services and Other Information:
Provide interpreters, translators, English, Spanish & GED classes, workshops for nutrition & parenting.

Counties Served: Sullivan, Linn & Putnam

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Contact: Jim Higgins, District Supervisor

Address: 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 REGION ll PLANNING AND COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Contact: Donna Brown, Council Coordinator

Address: 1702 E. LaHarpe Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-2355, 800-621-6082
Fax: 660-785-2520
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M—F Appointment necessary
Eligibility Criteria: Must be developmentally disabled

Description of Services and Other Information:
Advocates for the rights of all individuals with developmental disabilities. Serve as an agent for change in programs, systems, and legislation. Promote community education/awareness and family support regarding developmental disabilities. Assist in the coordination of programs and services by bringing consumers, families, and agencies together in cooperative networks. Also serves in an advisory role to the Kirksville Regional Cente

Counties Served: Adair, Clark, Grundy, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Sullivan

NORTHEAST MISSOURI AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (NEMO AHEC)

Contact: Michelle Mollick, Executive Director

Address: 312 S. Elson St. Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-6404 or 877-303-2938
Fax: 660-665-6439
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Description of Services and Other Information:
Health Professions Education, Recruitment, and Retention through-
Health Career Exploration: Coordinates Missouri AHEC Science and Health camps for middle school students, providing students with a three-day health career exploration opportunity.
Coordinates Youth academic enrichment program which focuses on identifying students interested in primary care health careers. PRIMO includes but is not limited to specific components directed toward young women, including placing young women students with women practitioners for shadowing experiences; lecture programs at academic enrichment camps by women primary care providers on the challenges and benefits of becoming a primary care practitioner.
Clinical Education of Health Professions Students: Facilitates clinical education experiences for health professions students. Housing and learning resources support for students. Student and practitioner workshops on providing healthcare in underserved communities.
Community resources: Coordinate continuing education activities in northeast Missouri for health professionals including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and mental health professionals. Provide health education material for community health outreach through local health departments.

Counties Served: Adair, Audrain, Chariton, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Sullivan, and Warren

Website: www.nemoahec.org

NORTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY (NMCAA)

Contact: Penny Miles, Executive Director

Address: Head Administrative Office 215 N. Elson St., P.O. Box 966 Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-9855
Hours: Administrative Office 8 – 5, M–F No appointment necessary, but requested for convenience (8 – 4)
Cost: Free

Eligibility Criteria: Low income – will take clients who meet up to 125% of U.S. poverty guidelines. Up to 200% poverty during ARRA and back to 125% on 9-30-2010.

Description of Services and Other Information:
Various low-income assistance as listed

Housing – Homeless program can provide temporary shelter and services for those and help find permanent housing.

Emergency food pantry, can refer to needed services.

Job Training “Life Skills” Seminar teaches how to budget, make resume, keep or find a job, etc.

Family Daycare Home — Provides daycare services with meal reimbursement, if client serves children nutritious meals.

Early Head Start – Program for 0 – 3 years old. Health screenings, physicals, dental checkups, and nutritious meals provided.

Head Start – Preschool program for 3 – 5 year olds. Health screenings, physicals, dental checkups, and nutritious meals also provided.

Weatherization – Weatherize house (doors, windows, insulation, caulking, etc.) to lower utility bills. Home repairs for low-income homeowners.

Energy Crisis Intervention Program – Winter heating bill assistance. Summer cooling assistance for handicapped or elderly must meet income guidelines.

Home Management Classes – includes topics such as budgeting to home management energy conservation classes.

NMCAA Outreach Centers:

– Hours 9-12, 1-4 M-F

Adair County Clark County
#20 Devlin Place 159 E. Commercial
Kirksville, MO 63501 Kahoka, MO 63445
660-665-5791 660-727-2861

Knox County Schuyler County
403 N. First P.O. Box 11
Edina, MO 63537 Lancaster, MO
660-397-2581 63548
660-457-3859

Scotland County
238 N. Johnson
Memphis, MO 63555
660-465-8558

Counties Served: Outreach Centers located in Adair, Clark, Knox, Schuyler, and Scotland counties

Website: www.nmcaa.org

NORTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY HEAD START CENTERS AND CENTRAL OFFICE

Description of Services and Other Information:
MCAA Central Office Wayland Head Start
1011 S. Jamison 505 Welsh
Kirksville, MO 63501 Wayland, MO 63472
660-665-9855 or 800-737-3165 660-574-6288

Edina Head Start
401 N. First
Edina, MO 63537
660-397-3428

Schuyler Head Start
Rt. 1, Box 7
Glenwood, MO 63541-0007
660-457-3603

Kahoka Head Start
157 E. Commercial
Kahoka, MO 63445
660-727-2622

Kirksville Part-Day Head Start
915 W. Locust
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-665-6284

Kirksville Full-Day Head Start
416 W. Hickory
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-665-7780

Luray Head Start
P.O. Box 278
248 North Street
Luray, MO 63453

Memphis Head Start
238 N. Johnson
Memphis, MO 63555
660-465-2514

Wayland Head Start
505 Welsh
Wayland, MO 63472
660-574-6288

NORTHEAST MISSOURI REGIONAL ARTHRITIS CENTER

Contact: Doris Fountain, R.N.

Address: KCOM, 800 W. Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-626-2049 (A.T. Still Univ. of Health Sciences)
Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, M – F Evenings and weekends by appointment. Appointment during regular hours preferred.
Cost: Free

Description of Services and Other Information:
Information and referrals for people concerned with health care and conditions, need for psychosocial support, and certain financial needs related to arthritis, fibromyalgia or other rheumatic conditions. Also provides self-management groups for people with above conditions.

Counties Served: Adair, Clark, Grundy, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Marion, Mercer, Putnam, Ralls, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Sullivan

Website: www.marrtc.org/community/rac/nemrac/about/

NORTHEAST MISSOURI WORKSHOP ON WHEELS

Contact: Judy Duden, Director

Address: Duden Educational Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 326 Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-4022
Hours: 7:45am-10:00pm, No appointment necessary
Cost: Low cost for workshop

Eligibility Criteria: None

Description of Services and Other Information:
Provides programs and services which will enhance the quality of child care offered to young children in NE Missouri while they are away from home.

Counties Served: 23 counties in Northeast Missouri

OUTPATIENT NUTRITION SERVICES

Contact: Cindy Teter, RD, LD, CDE

Address: Northeast Regional Medical Center, 315 S. Osteopathy Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-1802
Hours: By appointment
Cost: Hourly rates; call for information

Eligibility Criteria: Doctor Referral

Description of Services and Other Information:
Provide educational services and counseling for management of diabetes, bariatric services and nutrition.

Counties Served: Northeast Missouri

Website: www.nemrc.com

PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM

Contact: Contact local school district for information

Address: Program available in each school district –
Telephone: See listing
Hours: Contact for information
Cost: Free

Eligibility Criteria: Must have a child between 0 – 3 years of age.

Description of Services and Other Information:
Personal visits, parent meetings and developmental screenings. The program’s goal is to help parents be better teachers of their own child, and to help pave the way for success in school. During the visits, Educators will address concerns of the parents and help with frustrations of parenting.

District City Phone
Adair County R-I Novinger 660-488-6411
Adair County R-II Brashear 660-323-5272
Atlanta C-3 Atlanta 660-239-4212
Bevier C-4 Bevier 660-665-1520
Brookfield R-III Brookfield 660-258-2159
Bucklin R-II Bucklin 660-695-3225
Canton R-V Canton 573-288-5216
Clark Co. R-I Kahoka 660-727-3327
Green City R-I Green City 660-874-4126
Kirksville R-III Kirksville 660-626-1455
Knox County R-I Edina 660-397-2228
LaPlata R-II LaPlata 660-332-7003
Lewis Co. C-1 Ewing 573-209-3403
Linn Co. R-I Purdin 660-244-5035
Macon R-1 Macon 660-385-2118
Macon R-IV New Cambria 660-226-5615
Marceline R-V Marceline 660-376-6017
Meadville R-IV Meadville 660-938-4111
Milan C-II Milan 660-265-4416
Newtown-Harris R-III Newtown 660-265-4277
North Mercer R-III Mercer 660-382-4221
Princeton R-V Princeton 660-748-3319
Putnam Co. R-I Unionville 660-947-3361
Schuyler Co. R-I Queen City 660-766-2296
Scotland Co. R-I Memphis 660-465-8532
Shelby Co. C-1 Shelbyville 573-633-2410
Shelby Co. R-IV Shelbina 573-588-2181
Wyaconda C-I Wyaconda 660-479-5668

Counties Served: Available in each school district

Website: www.patnc.org/

PUTNAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Contact: Ericka Klingner, Administrator

Address: 103 N. 18th St., PO Box 354 Unionville, MO 63565
Telephone: 660-947-2429
Fax: 660-947-3870
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 – 4:00
Cost: Minimal or no charge

Eligibility Criteria: Resident of Putnam County for most services

Description of Services and Other Information:
*WIC
*Medicaid temporary card
*Maternal & child health programs
*Screenings – blood pressure, blood sugar, STD, Hepatitis B, and cholesterol
*Case Management for prenatals/lead
*Birth/Death Certificates
*Immunizations
*Home Health (including skilled nursing
*Public Health visits
*day care consultations
*Children's health screenings
*CPR and First Aid Classes
*Environmental health services
*Health education
*Child passenger safety program
*Chronic Disease
*Well Baby/Child clinics

Counties Served: Putnam

Website: www.putnamcohealthdept.org

RAVEN

Contact: Janeen McGee, Executive Director

Address: 3960 Lindell Blvd., Suite 110 St. Louis, MO 63108
Telephone: (314) 289-8000(office)
Fax: (314) 289-8001(fax)
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, M-F; Groups conducted evening and weekend hours
Cost: Sliding scale fee. Ongoing meeting fees.

Eligibility Criteria: 18 years of age or older for the adult program and 12-17 for the youth program

Description of Services and Other Information:
Non-violence education for men who batter their partners (48-week program). Youth violence prevention program for teens. Community education and outreach related to domestic violence and offender intervention. Information and referral services for victims of domestic abuse.

Counties Served: All northeast Missouri

Website: www.ravenstl.org

RED CROSS – ADAIR COUNTY

Contact: Dean Valnenaar, Executive Director

Address: 315 S. Franklin, Lower Level P.O. Box 257 Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-665-5686
Fax: 660-665-0091
Hours: 9:00-11:30 am – 1:00- 3:00 pm, M-F Telephone answered 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Cost: Free, except for classes

Eligibility Criteria: Must have a demonstrable or emergency need for services

Description of Services and Other Information:
Limited direct aid in supplying clothing, food, etc., when lost in a disaster. Serves as a referral center to meet other emergency needs. Also provides service to military, disaster assistance, and safety classes. Serves Adair County. Program available designed to answer the basic questions people have about HIV / AIDS. (Also, provides classes for first aid, CPR, HIV and water safety with cost recovery).

Counties Served: The chapter charter lists Adair County..however services are provided in the SDA's (service delivery area ) of , Knox, Linn, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Sullivan and Macon Counties.

Website: www.nocentralmo.redcross.org

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOME HEALTH AGENCY

Contact: Audrey Gough, Administrator

Address: 700 E. Main, P.O. Box 240 Shelbyville, MO 63469
Telephone: 573-633-2353
Fax: 573-633-2323
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 – 4:30
Cost: Based on services provided

Eligibility Criteria: Resident of Shelby County

Description of Services and Other Information:
Home health services made upon physician’s referral. Services include personal care, nursing care, exercise, physical therapy, speech therapy, counseling (White Oak Counseling Satellite Office here in our office), etc.

Counties Served: Shelby

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SERVICES

Address: 100 E. Normal Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-785-4014 After hours call KPD at 660-665-5621
Fax: 660-785-7444
Hours: 8-11:30am & 1-5pm M-F
Cost: All counseling services are free to charge to all enrolled Truman Students.

Eligibility Criteria: Enrollment at Truman State University

Description of Services and Other Information:
Counseling for abuse/trauma, adjustment to college/homesickness, anger management, anziety/stress, conflict resolution, depression, interpersonal relationships/loneliness, parental perssure/conflict, sexual assault/sexual harrassment, eating concerns, sexual identity, racial/cultural issues, responsible alcohol/drug use, and social difficulties.

Counties Served: Truman Students

Website: ucs.truman.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION

Description of Services and Other Information:
University of Missouri Extension helps people meet the unprecedented opportunities and challenges of the 21st century with research-based education and information to:
• enhance Missouri’s economic viability
• create strong individuals, families and communities; and,
• create and sustain healthy environments.

Adair County – 503 E. Northtown Road, Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-9866, Fax 660-665-9876 Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or by appointment, http://extension.missouri.edu/adair

Clark County – 115 W. Court, Kahoka, MO 63445 660-727-3339

Knox County – 110 N. 4th St., Edina, MO 63537 660-397-2179

Lewis County – P.O. Box 68, Monticello, MO 63457 573-767-5273

Linn County – P.O. Box 81, Linneus, MO 64653 660-895-5123

Macon County – 113 N. Rubey, Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2173

Mercer County – 102 S. Broadway (Courthouse annex), Princeton, MO 64673 660-748-3315

Putnam County – Courthouse Rm. 104, Unionville, MO 63565 660-947-2705

Schuyler County – Courthouse P.O. Box 310, Lancaster, MO 63548 660-457-3469

Scotland County – 117 S. Market, Ste. 200, Memphis, MO 63555 660-465-7255

Shelby County – 106 E. 3rd St., P.O. Box 230, Shelbyville, MO 63469 573-633-2640

Sullivan County – Courthouse 3rd Floor, 109 N. Main, Milan, MO 63556 660-265-4541

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM

Address: Available in each county - see listing on next page
Telephone: Contact number listed
Hours: Contact local agency listed
Eligibility Criteria: Must meet income guidelines and have nutritional need or health risk.

Description of Services and Other Information:
Food provided-
Infants 0-1 year: fruit juice; infant cereal or infant formula with iron if not breastfeeding.
Children 1-5 years, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, or women who have a new baby: milk or cheese, cereal, peanut butter or dry beans or peas; fruit or vegetable juice; eggs.
Also provide nutrition information

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

Adair Co. WIC
Adair County Health Dept.
1001 S. Jamison, Kirksville, MO
660-665-8491

Clark Co. Health Dept.
670 N. Johnson, Kahoka
660-727-2356

Knox Co. Health Dept.
217 N. First St., Edina
660-397-3396

Lewis Co. Health Dept.
Jct. Hwy. A & 16, Monticello
573-767-5312
Satellite Clinic in Canton
512 College

Linn Co. Health Dept.
635 S. Main St., Brookfield
660-258-7251

Macon Co. Health Dept.
503 N. Missouri, Macon
660-385-4711

Mercer Co. Health Dept.
305 W. Main, Princeton
660-748-3630

Putnam Co. Health Dept.
1613 Grant, Unionville
660-947-2429

Schuyler Co. Health Dept.
275 S. Green St., Lancaster
660-457-3721

Scotland Co. Health Dept.
Rt. 1, Box 55A, Memphis
660-465-7275

Shelby Co. Health Dept.
104 E. Main, Shelbyville
573-633-2353

Sullivan Co. Health Dept.
1 Hawthorne Dr., Milan
660-265-4141

Counties Served: Office in every county

Website: www.fns.usda.gov/wic

WRIGHT MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

Contact: Jacquelyn Walker, RN, Clinical Supervisor, jwalker2@saint-lukes.org

Address: 605 E. 9th Trenton, MO 63683
Telephone: 660-359-6331 On call 24/7
Fax: 660-359-6315
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8-4:30
Cost: Depends on service provided, accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurances and private pay

Eligibility Criteria: Physicians orders

Description of Services and Other Information:
All types of home health and hospice care

Counties Served: North Central Missouri, all of Grundy, portions of Davies, Linn, Livingston, Mercer and Sullivan

Website: www.saint-lukes.org