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

Is help available in Spanish in Dent County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Dent 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
Compass Health (660-442-1054, Salem)
Four Rivers Community Health Center - Salem (573-426-4455, Salem)
Ozark Hills School (SALEM)
Covenant Care Services, Llc (573-783-6256, SALEM). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Dent County Developmental Disabilities Board (573-729-4738, SALEM). Case management / support coordination
Enrichment Services Of Dent County, Inc (573-729-7279, SALEM). Day program / habilitation
Phelps County Board For Developmental Disabilities (573-368-0781, SALEM). Case management / support coordination
H.E. Moser Corporation (573-729-3300, SALEM). Medical equipment & supplies
Medley Pharmacy Inc (573-729-4091, SALEM). Medical equipment & supplies
St Johns Clinic Inc (573-729-6225, SALEM). Medical equipment & supplies
Wal-Mart Stores East Lp (573-729-4131, SALEM). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Dent County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Dent 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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