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

Is help available in Spanish in Washington County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Washington 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
EMAA Head Start Clinic (573-438-9355, Mineral Point)
Great Mines Health Center (573-438-9355, Potosi)
Great Mines Health Center Mobile Clinic (573-438-9355, Potosi)
Great Mines Health Center Mobile Clinic 2 (573-438-8380, Potosi)
Citadel School (POTOSI)
Citadel Association, Inc. (573-438-3736, POTOSI). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Cygnus Of St. Louis, Llc (903-280-7617, CADET). Case management / support coordination
Developmental Disabilities Council Of Washington Co Inc (573-436-8109, POTOSI). Day program / habilitation
Every Person Matters, Llc (573-210-4959, POTOSI). Children's mental-health clinic
Pharmax Inc. (573-438-2189, POTOSI). Medical equipment & supplies
Tricorex Inc. (573-438-4325, POTOSI). Medical equipment & supplies
Wal-Mart Stores East Lp (573-438-3387, POTOSI). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Washington County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Washington 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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