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

Is help available in Spanish in Lafayette County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Lafayette 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, Odessa)
Compass Health - Odessa (816-633-5921, Odessa)
HCC Network - Concordia (660-463-0234, Concordia)
HCC Network - Admin I (660-259-2440, Lexington)
HCC Network - Admin II (660-259-2440, Lexington)
Missouri School For The Deaf Alumni Association (HIGGINSVILLE)
Rolling Meadow School (HIGGINSVILLE)
Alternative Counseling & Consulting, Inc (816-267-3303, LEXINGTON). Behavioral health agency
At Home Residential Services Inc (660-584-3969, HIGGINSVILLE). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Epic Journey Llc (660-229-0655, HIGGINSVILLE). Case management / support coordination
Gentle Moments (660-298-9624, HIGGINSVILLE). Group home / residential (I/DD)
76 Medical Llc (816-376-7676, BATES CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Lafayette County Board Of Sheltered Services (660-584-3101, HIGGINSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Lacomo Supportive Housing (660-584-8688, Lexington)
Britts Central Drug Co (660-463-2519, CONCORDIA). Medical equipment & supplies
Just For You (660-259-2031, LEXINGTON). Medical equipment & supplies
Missouri Cvs Pharmacy, L.L.C. (816-633-5518, ODESSA). Medical equipment & supplies
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc (660-584-2110, HIGGINSVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Lafayette County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Lafayette 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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