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

Is help available in Spanish in Franklin County?

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

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

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

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

Heartland Independent Living - (Union) ((636) 583-7977, Union)
The Arc of Missouri. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Compass Health Inc (660-442-1054, Sullivan)
Autumn Hill School (UNION)
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. (ST CLAIR)
Alternatives Care System, Inc. (636-583-8785, UNION). Day program / habilitation
Angels At Home,Llc (314-304-5135, UNION). In-home support
Attending Angels Home Care Llc (314-458-9041, SAINT CLAIR). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Catholic Family Services (636-583-1800, UNION). Behavioral health agency
Alternative Home Health Care (636-432-0008, WASHINGTON)
Mid-Missouri Transportation Llc (573-468-8503, SULLIVAN). Medical & accessible transport
Shuttle R Us (636-524-3822, SULLIVAN). Medical & accessible transport
Park Hill (636-584-0607, Union)
4 Rivers Council Of The Blind (SAINT CLAIR)
Almost Home Rescue And Rehabilitation Inc (UNION)
Developmental Services Of Franklin County Inc (SAINT CLAIR)
Drews Dream (WASHINGTON)
Axes Physical Therapy I, Llc (314-374-8093, WASHINGTON). Prosthetics & orthotics
Axes Physical Therapy, Llc (636-649-4131, UNION). Prosthetics & orthotics
Beste Home Health & Medical Supply (636-239-1210, WASHINGTON). Medical equipment & supplies
Better Sleep Missouri Llc (636-224-8740, NEW HAVEN). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Franklin County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Franklin 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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