Disability Services in Douglas County, Missouri
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Douglas 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
- Douglas County Public Health (417-683-5739, Ava)
- Mobile Unit 1 (417-683-5739, Ava)
- MOCH - Ava School Based Site (417-683-5739, Ava)
- MOCH Wellness Center (417-683-5739, Ava)
- Patricia Bass Counseling Llc (417-254-4459, AVA). Behavioral health agency
- Quality Counseling Services Llc (417-543-5737, AVA). Adult mental-health clinic
- Cystic Fibrosis Association Of Missouri (AVA)
- Three Angels Deaf Ministries (AVA)
- Family Pharmacy Inc. (417-683-1760, AVA). Medical equipment & supplies
- Medical Equipment Inspection & Repair (417-683-2030, AVA). Medical equipment & supplies
- Smith Management Services, Llc (417-683-1760, AVA). Medical equipment & supplies
- St Johns Clinic Inc (417-683-4045, AVA). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Douglas County
These serve every county in Missouri, including Douglas 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
- Dunklin County
- Dent County
- Franklin County
- Dekalb County
- Howell County
- Linn County
- Montgomery County
- Pike County
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