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AVENUES DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVOCACY SERVICES AVENUES DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVOCACY SERVICES
Address: P.O. Box 284 Hannibal, MO 63401
Fax: 573-406-1401Cost: All services are freeEligibility Criteria: Any women, child or man who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, either recently or in the past is eligible for our services.Description of Services and Other Information: We have a hotline that is staffed 24/7 for both information and support of victims of domestic and sexual violence and their friends and family. We have an emergency shelter for women and their children. We shelter male victims in a motel. In addition we offer non-residential crisis intervention, support groups, and court and medical advocacy. Our services are free and confidential.Counties Served: Clark, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls and Shelby
GREEN HILLS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY GREEN HILLS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Address: 117 S. 16th Street Unionville, MO 63565
Fax: 660-785-2404Hours: 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: FreeEligibility 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,Counties Served: Putnam, Sullivan, Linn, Mercer and othersWebsite: www.ghcaa.org
HEARTLAND RESOURCES, INC.- IN-HOME SERVICES PROGRAM HEARTLAND RESOURCES, INC.- IN-HOME SERVICES PROGRAM
Address: 108 E. Main, P.O. Box 460 Ewing, MO 63440
Fax: 573-209-3509Hours: Mon-Fri, 8-4Cost: Depends on services providedEligibility Criteria: Client referral by authorized agency or entity. Contact for further information.Description of Services and Other Information: Our mission is to assist the elderly and disabled by providing services that enable independence with dignity. Community-based services include, but are not limited to general housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and personal care.Counties Served: Knox, Scotland, Clark, Lewis, and Marion.Website: heartlandresourcesinc.org
HEARTLAND RESOURCES, INC.- LEWIS COUNTY NUTRITION SITE HEARTLAND RESOURCES, INC.- LEWIS COUNTY NUTRITION SITE
Address: 101 W. Bryan Ewing, MO 63440
Cost: Voluntary contribution for qualified individuals age 60 & over and handicapped individuals ages 18-59, contact for more information.Description of Services and Other Information: Serves congregate meals for Lewis County senior citizens at Ewing, LaGrange and Canton. Home delivered meals available for homebound individuals in Lewis County.Counties Served: Lewis
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI, SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI, SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT
Address: 4232 Forest Park St. Louis, MO 63108
Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday - FridayCost: FreeEligibility 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 LIFELINE PREGNANCY HELP CLINIC
Address: 306 W. Washington, P.O. Box 663 Kirksville, MO 63501
Fax: 660-665-9497Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur. 9 am - 5 pm & Tue 10 am - 6 pmCost: NoneDescription 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.Counties Served: Northeast MissouriWebsite: www.lifelineprc.com
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
Address: See listing for each county next page
Hours: Abuse Hotline: 24 hours Office Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm, M-F Appointment encouraged but not necessaryCost: FreeEligibility Criteria: Most programs have low income guidelines. Call for specific information.Description of Services and Other Information: General Relief, Medical Assistance, Nursing Care, Food Stamps, Emergency Assistance, Childrens Services, Protective Services. Contact county office for complete information on services.Counties Served: All see listingWebsite: www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/
MISSOURI REGION ll PLANNING AND COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MISSOURI REGION ll PLANNING AND COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Address: 1702 E. LaHarpe Kirksville, MO 63501
Fax: 660-785-2520Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm, MF Appointment necessaryEligibility Criteria: Must be developmentally disabledDescription 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 CenteCounties Served: Adair, Clark, Grundy, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Sullivan
NEMO SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES, INC. NEMO SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES, INC.
Address: 100 Valley Forge Drive, P.O. Box 203 Kirksville, MO 63501
Hours: 8:00 am 4:00 pm, M FCost: DonationsEligibility Criteria: Must be age 60+aged person or a spouse of 60+aged person. Persons with disabilities age 18-59 can eat in the dining room. Same requirements for delivery of meals, but person must be home-bound.Description of Services and Other Information: Elderly nutritional services, health screenings, and in-home services, such as homemaker, personal care services, and Respite (stay with elderly to provide caretakers with time outside the house).Counties Served: Adair and adjacent counties
RED CROSS ADAIR COUNTY RED CROSS ADAIR COUNTY
Address: 315 S. Franklin, Lower Level P.O. Box 257 Kirksville, MO 63501
Fax: 660-665-0091Hours: 9:00-11:30 am 1:00- 3:00 pm, M-F Telephone answered 24 hrs/day, 7 days/weekCost: Free, except for classesEligibility Criteria: Must have a demonstrable or emergency need for servicesDescription 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
SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY
Address: 1004 W. Gardner P.O. Box 1048 Kirksville, MO 63501
Hours: Food Pantry 8:00 am 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday, Utility, water, rent assistance Monday-Friday 12-4 pm and Emergency services available 24 hours a dayCost: FreeEligibility Criteria: Demonstrating emergency needDescription of Services and Other Information: Food pantry, emergency shelter, clothing, utility assistance, referral to drug/alcohol abuse programs and disaster response servicesCounties Served: Adair and adjacent counties
SHELBY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER SHELBY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Address: 112 E. Chestnut Shelbina, MO 63468
Fax: 573-588-1406Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 3:30Description 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.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Address: 1305 Crown Drive Kirksville, MO 63501
Fax: 660-627-0550Hours: 9:00 am 4:00 pm, M F No appointment necessary before 3:30 pm First time clients are recommended to call for initial screening to see if eligible.Cost: FreeEligibility Criteria: Must meet eligibility for type of service requested and provide appropriate requested proofs of identity and eligibilityDescription of Services and Other Information: Assists with Social Security claims/filing and the Supplemental Security Income Programs. Also assists with Medicare entitlement. Social Security is work-related and pays monthly benefits to certain workers and their dependents. The Supplemental Security Income Program is need-related and pays benefits to individuals who are disabled, or age 65+ and meet income and resource limits.Counties Served: Adair, Knox, Schuyler, Scotland, Sullivan, and PutnamWebsite: www.socialsecurity.gov-ApplyonlineforRetirement,Spouse's,Disability,orMedicarebenefits.Otheronlineservicesincluderetirementestimates,benifitplanners,Medicarereplacementcardsand"extrahelp"withtheprescriptiondrugprogram,andchangessuchasaddress,directdepositandphonenumbers.
VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.
Address: 1800 E. LaHarpe St. Kirksville, MO 63501
Hours: 24-hour Hotline. Shelter services available 24 hours a day. Counseling by appointment and support group-times vary. Office hours 8-5, M-FCost: FreeEligibility Criteria: Must be a victim of a violent crime, which can include domestic and sexual violenceDescription of Services and Other Information: Safe House allows victims safe shelter from violent situation (30 day suggested length of stay)Counties Served: Adair, Knox, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland and Sullivan
WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM
Address: Available in each county - see listing on next page
Hours: Contact local agency listedEligibility Criteria: Must meet income guidelines and have nutritional need or health risk.Description of Services and Other Information: Food provided-Counties Served: Office in every countyWebsite: www.fns.usda.gov/wic
A healthcare access and delivery system
Northeast Missouri Rural Health Network
117 W. Potter Avenue, Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone 660-665-0330
Toll Free 877-539-2227
Fax 660-665-0030
nmrhn@sbcglobal.net
