Who do I call first for disability services in Boone 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 Boone County.

Is help available in Spanish in Boone County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Boone 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 Boone County, Missouri

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Boone 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 Boone 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 Boone County

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

Services for Independent Living (SIL) ((573) 874-1646, Columbia)
Columbia (Columbia). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Missouri. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Burrell Behavioral Health (417-761-5332, Columbia)
CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia (573-615-2001, Columbia)
Great Circle (573-447-8816, Columbia)
Missouri Psychiatric Center (573-884-1300, Columbia)
Clarity Healthcare (573-777-8430, Columbia)
Compass Health Center, Inc. (844-853-8937, Columbia)
Compass Health Inc. (573-214-2314, Columbia)
Compass Health, Inc. Mobile (844-853-8937, Columbia)
Delmar A Cobble School (COLUMBIA)
High Road School Of Boone County (COLUMBIA)
Missouri Writing Project Collaborative (COLUMBIA)
Ada M. Gallup Counseling (573-239-6642, ASHLAND). Behavioral health agency
Affinity Care (913-980-8477, COLUMBIA). In-home support
Agape Supported Living Llc (573-881-6557, COLUMBIA). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Albert L. Crump, Lcsw, Llc (214-497-4081, COLUMBIA). Children's mental-health clinic
Centerwell Home Health (573-256-4705, COLUMBIA)
Compassus Home Health (573-370-7577, COLUMBIA)
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, Llc (573-474-1786, COLUMBIA)
Affinite Medical Transportation Llc (573-810-9946, COLUMBIA). Medical & accessible transport
Atoz Transports Llc (573-529-7385, COLUMBIA). Medical & accessible transport
Centerlink Logistics Llc (319-242-2142, COLUMBIA). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Boone County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Boone 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

Other counties in Missouri

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