Who do I call first for disability services in Barry County, Missouri?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Missouri vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Barry County.

Is help available in Spanish in Barry County?

Yes. This Barry County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Missouri agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Barry County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Barry County, Missouri

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Barry County, Missouri. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Barry County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Barry County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Barry County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

The Arc of Missouri. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Clark Community Mental Health Center (417-235-6610, Monett)
ACCESS Family Care Monett (417-822-6203, Monett)
ACCESS Family Care- Aurora Clinic (417-461-0688, Aurora)
ACCESS Family Care-- Cassville (417-847-0057, Cassville)
Oakview School (MONETT)
Cassville Opco, Llc (417-847-3386, CASSVILLE). Respite care
Center For Counseling And Therapeutic Services, Llc (417-569-2143, AURORA). Behavioral health agency
Center For Life Coaching And Counseling, Llc (417-671-9856, AURORA). Behavioral health agency
Creative Arts Therapy Center, Inc. (417-489-4599, MONETT). Developmental disabilities clinic
Access Healthcare Transportation Llc (417-489-7672, MONETT). Medical & accessible transport
Able Brace & Limb. Llc (417-235-2253, MONETT). Prosthetics & orthotics
B & D Drug Inc (417-847-2722, CASSVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Bruners Monett Pharmacy Inc (417-235-3139, MONETT). Medical equipment & supplies
Don Peterson Drug, Inc (417-847-4381, CASSVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Barry County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Barry County.

UMKC Institute for Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services (800-392-8667). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council ((573) 751-8611). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Missouri Assistive Technology (816-655-6700). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) (816-531-7070). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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