Who do I call first for disability services in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County.

Is help available in Spanish in Cape Girardeau County?

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

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

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

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

SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence, Inc. (SADI) ((573) 651-6464, Cape Girardeau)
Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau). 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
New Vision Counseling (573-334-3486, Cape Girardeau)
Cape Girardeau Service Site/Administrative Offices (573-339-1196, Cape Girardeau)
Cross Trails Medical Center (573-332-0808, Cape Girardeau)
Parkview School (CAPE GIRARDEAU)
4-Sight Counseling, Inc. (573-334-7995, CAPE GIRARDEAU). Behavioral health agency
A. Carter Home Health Services Llc (866-904-6010, CAPE GIRARDEAU). In-home support
Abudant Living Healthcare, Llc (573-579-4899, CAPE GIRARDEAU). Respite care
Asb In Home Care Llc (573-225-2665, CAPE GIRARDEAU). In-home support
Grace Reliant Health Services, Llc (573-803-5009, CAPE GIRARDEAU)
Gold Leaf Enterprises Inc (573-243-9900, JACKSON). Medical & accessible transport
Guardian Angels Homecare, Llc (573-204-3800, JACKSON). Medical & accessible transport
Jssa Transportation Services Llc. (573-979-7008, OAK RIDGE). Medical & accessible transport
Sos Medical Inc (573-979-5712, JACKSON). Medical & accessible transport
Boehme-Hinni (573-651-6255, Cape Girardeau)
Regency House Of Cape Girardeau (573-334-6260, Cape Girardeau)
Regency Terrace Of Cape Girardeau (573-335-5090, Cape Girardeau)
Southeast Missouri Area Agency On Aging, Inc. (573-335-3331, CAPE GIRARDEAU). Home-delivered meals
Association For Persons With Intellectual Disabilities (CAPE GIRARDEAU)
Community Counseling Center (CPE GIRARDEAU)
Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship (OAK RIDGE)
Semo Alliance For Disability Independence Inc (CPE GIRARDEAU)

Statewide programs serving Cape Girardeau County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Cape Girardeau 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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