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

Is help available in Spanish in Dunklin County?

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

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

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

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

Bootheel Area IL Services (BAILS) ((573) 888-0002, Kennett)
The Arc of Missouri. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
FCC Behavioral Health (573-888-0642, Kennett)
Otto Bean Dental Clinic (573-717-1715, Kennett)
Otto Bean Medical Clinic (573-717-1332, Kennett)
Southeast Health on Wheels (573-748-2404, Malden)
Bootheel School (CLARKTON)
Diagnostic Ctr. (KENNETT)
Close2home4life Llc (573-901-0200, MALDEN). Respite care
Dunklin Day Activity Center (573-888-1727, KENNETT). Day program / habilitation
Family Counseling Center, Inc (573-888-5925, KENNETT). Behavioral health agency
Genesis Home Care (573-246-3044, CAMPBELL). In-home support
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health (573-246-2882, CAMPBELL)
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc (573-888-5892, KENNETT)
Dunklin County Transit Service, Inc. (573-276-5806, MALDEN). Medical & accessible transport
Bootheel Area Independent Living Services Inc (KENNETT)
Arcadia Ego Inc (573-888-9094, KENNETT). Medical equipment & supplies
Canyon Medical (573-281-2103, MALDEN). Medical equipment & supplies
Mitchell Oxygen (573-888-1773, KENNETT). Medical equipment & supplies
Mitchell Pharmacy Inc (573-888-9094, KENNETT). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Dunklin County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Dunklin 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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