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

Is help available in Spanish in Cole County?

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

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

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

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

Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) ((573) 556-0400, Jefferson City)
The Arc of Missouri. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Compass Health (660-442-1054, Jefferson City)
New Horizons Community — Support Services Inc (573-636-8108, Jefferson City)
SSM Saint Marys Hospital — Behavioral Health Unit (573-681-3000, Jefferson City)
CHCCMO - Mobile Unit (573-632-2777, Jefferson City)
CHCCMO Mobile Medical Unit 2 (573-632-2777, Jefferson City)
CHCCMO- Administration (573-632-2777, Jefferson City)
CHCCMO- Medical Mobile Unit (573-632-2777, Jefferson City)
Capital City Area Council For Special Services (JEFFERSON CITY)
H Kenneth Kirchner School (JEFFERSON CITY)
Allcare Counseling Llc (573-636-0025, JEFFERSON CITY). Behavioral health agency
Bee At Home, Llc (573-634-8280, JEFFERSON CITY). In-home support
Best Tlc Corporation (917-708-2250, JEFFERSON CITY). In-home support
Care Connections, Llc (573-893-2273, JEFFERSON CITY). Adult day program
Capital Region Home Health (573-632-5750, JEFFERSON CITY)
Central Missouri Home Health (573-681-3777, JEFFERSON CITY)
Elara Caring (800-690-1753, JEFFERSON CITY)
Phoenix Home Care (573-635-3900, JEFFERSON CITY)
City Of Jefferson (573-634-6599, JEFFERSON CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Jubilee Transport Llc (469-386-5476, JEFFERSON CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Nicholas Oneal Transport (469-767-2417, JEFFERSON CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Lewella Estes (573-635-6163, Jefferson City)
Richard Walz Apartments (573-636-8108, Jefferson City)

Statewide programs serving Cole County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Cole 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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