Agencies Funded By DDRB

A/O Employment Services
Contact: Ms. Bontiea Goss
Address: 1000 Lake Saint Louis Blvd.
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Phone: 636-561-7166
Fax: 636-625-7472
Email: bgoss@aoinc.org
Web Site: http://www.aoinc.org

Not-for-profit provider of employment services to people with disabilities. Employment services include: direct job placement, specialized services for people with traumatic brain injuries or hearing impairments, skill training programs, and supported employment for people requiring more intensive work site support. Services are available to individuals with a developmental disability who live in St. Charles County and who are eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Regional Office Services.

Adapt-Ability
Address: 9355 Dielman Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: 314-432-1101
Fax: 314-432-0780
Web Site: http://www.adapt-ability.org

Toll Free: 866-370-0001 The agency mission is to enable people with disabilities through technology. Assistive technology services include: assessment of the person, device, family, and environment; training and support for use of devices, including maintenance, repair, and modifications. Services focus on seating/mobility, home modifications, and job site accommodations. Serves persons with developmental disabilities of varying ages.

Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities
Contact: Pamela Merkle
Address: 2385 Hampton, Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: 314-647-8100
Fax: 314-647-8105
Email: agingwithdd@msn.com
Web Site: http://www.agingwithdd.org

Services include consumer driven retirement support groups, in-home support, referral, retirement planning, an annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference, and off-site day habilitation contracts with the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability, are 50 years of age or older who are recently retired or currently in some type of vocation.

BCI
Address: 200 Trade Center Dr. West
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-978-4300
Fax: 636-978-4343
Web Site: http://www.boonecenter.com

BCI is a not-for-profit packaging company that provides a choice of productive and fulfilling employment to adults with disabilities. BCI offers a range of employment opportunities, work environments and skills needed to employ people to their level of developed capability. BCI is certified by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Missouri State Department of Education. Requires referral from Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation/case manager.

Behavior Solutions
Contact: Dr. Colin Peeler
Address: 321 Copper Tree Court
O'Fallon, MO 63368
Phone: 636-265-0407
Fax: 636-265-0407
Email: cpeeler@behsolutions.com
Web Site: http://www.behsolutions.com/

Provides effective behavior services that focus on skill building in the individual, training for the family, and staff/caregiver training. Principals of behavior, characteristics and associated symptoms of various developmental disabilities, common problems, effective strategies for teaching new skills and decreasing problem behaviors, behavior therapy techniques, and training on how to train others is offered. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability and are living in their natural home. No age restrictions.

Center for Autism Education
Address: 105 Sheriff Dierker Court
O'Fallon, MO 63366
Phone: 636-978-7785
Fax: 636-978-7885
Email: centerforautism@teachautism.org
Web Site: http://www.teachautism.org

The Center for Autism Education is a non-profit organization licensed by the Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. The agency delivers education and therapy to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or developmental disabilities as contracted by local school districts. The Center implements each student's IEP including all therapies for students age 6 to 21. The Center also offers various before and after school programs and therapies including social skills training, an Asperger's social club, ABA therapy, O.T., P.T. and speech language therapy. Individual must have a developmental disability and be between the ages of 6 to 21. Serves St. Charles and all 4 surrounding counties. No referral necessary. Fees vary.

Center for Head Injury Services
Contact: Ms. Donna Gunning
Address: 11786 Westline Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 314-983-9230
Fax: 314-983-9235
Email: dgunning@headinjuryctr-stl.org
Web Site: http://www.headinjuryctr-stl.org

Offers a cognitive enrichment program, adult day health care, in-home and community based independent living support, supported volunteer opportunities, family and individual counseling, outpatient medical therapies, free durable medical equipment, comprehensive vocational evaluations, comprehensive rehabilitation services, transition from school to work services, supported employment assessments, job development and placement, job coaching and follow along retention services. Serves individuals with brain injury as well as other developmental disabilities. Must be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Regional Office services.

Children's Home Society of Missouri
Address: 2424 Muegge Road
St. Charles, MO 63303
Phone: 636-940-1119
Fax: 636-940-8298
Web Site: http://www.chsmo.org/

Services include long-term residential, respite, and hospice care for children with developmental and physical disabilities, specializing in care to children with serious medical conditions. On-site respite is available to St. Charles residents offering short term, 24 hour care. Supports children with developmental disabilities from 0 - 21 years of age.

Community Living, Inc.
Address: 1040 St. Peters-Howell Rd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-970-2800
Fax: 636-970-2810
Web Site: http://www.cliservices.org

Community Living, Inc., provides services for people with developmental disabilities. Programs include residential, recreation, respite, care home, employment, and support services for adults (day habilitation). Referrals necessary for residential, respite, day habilitation services and employment. Youth services (ages 12-21) include in-home and facility based respite services, after school teen club, school break camps and recreational opportunities. School break programs are full day supports and available throughout the year.

Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA)
Address: 1236-A Jungermann Road
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-477-0716
Email: icandoit@dasasports.org
Web Site: http://www.dasasports.org/

Organization provides opportunities for children ages 5-18 who are cognitively age appropriate and have physical or visual disabilities to participate in a wide-variety of sports and fitness activities. Activities are designed to improve self-esteem and promote growth and well being. Call for current listing of sport/fitness sessions. A program registration fee is required. Scholarship funds are available to those who qualify. Volunteer coaching opportunities are available.

Emmaus Homes, Inc.
Address: 2200 Randolph St.
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: 636-534-5200
Fax: 636-947-1336
Web Site: http://www.emmaushomes.org

Provides a variety of residential, habilitative and recreational programs for men and women with developmental disabilities who are 18 years of age and older. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ through its Council for Health and Human Service. No referral necessary.

Epilepsy Foundation - St. Louis Region
Address: 7100 Oakland
St. Louis, MO 63117
Phone: 314-645-6969
Fax: 314-645-1520
Web Site: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/stlouis

Provides advocacy and social services; employment counseling; personal and family counseling; discussion groups; information and referral; employer and general public education and speakers. Supporting persons with epilepsy, parents of children with epilepsy or persons who would like to learn more about epilepsy.

Family Advocacy & Community Training (FACT)
Address: 800 Friedens Road, Suite 200
St. Charles, MO 63303
Phone: 636-949-2425
Fax: 636-724-3664
Email: dgould@factmo.org
Web Site: http://www.factmo.org

The agency serves individuals and the community through parent training, direct educational advocacy, transition planning, community education, mediation, self-advocacy, and referral for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illnesses. Also provides "Parent Partners" for families of children with serious emotional disturbance. Serves children ages 3 through 21 and their families.

Francis Howell School District - Vacation Station
Contact: Mary Jo Griffin, Director of Early Childhood
Address: 4545 Central School Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
Phone: 636-851-4045
Fax: 636-851-4090
Web Site: http://www.fhsd.k12.mo.us

Cycle break child care and full-day preschool are available to children in the Francis Howell School District. Call for site locations, hours, registration and fee structure.

Life Skills
Address: 10176 Corporate Square, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: 314-567-7705
Fax: 314-567-6509
Web Site: http://www.lifeskills-stl.org

Creates opportunities and provides training to teens and adults with developmental disabilities so they can live, work and access the community. Services include supported employment, including summer teen employment program, community living, community access training, and alternative education. Services available in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, and St. Louis City. No referral necessary.

MERS/Goodwill Industries
Address: 1 Westbury Drive
Building B, Suite 220St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: 636-946-7559
Fax: 636-946-2006
Web Site: http://www.mersgoodwill.org

MERS provides vocational counseling, job assessment and development, transitional school to work services, work adjustment, job placement and supported employment to disabled and disadvantaged individuals 16 years of age and older.

Nurses for Newborns Foundation
Address: 7259 Lansdowne, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-544-3433
Fax: 314-544-1357
Web Site: http://www.nfnf.org

Assists uninsured or underinsured families where the parent and/or infant have a developmental disability by providing in-home visits to monitor and inform parents of the baby?s progress. Parents are provided the training to support and maintain a healthy, safe environment for themselves and their children.

Options for Justice
Address: 200 S. Hanley, Suite 207
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314-721-6161
Fax: 314-721-6198

TTY: 800-735-2966 Advocates on behalf of offenders and alleged offenders with developmental disabilities. Direct client assistance provides liaison support for eligible clients in the development of a treatment plan consistent with the person's needs, rights and responsibilities. Education and training provides information for criminal justice and social service professionals to enhance the awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of person's with MR/DD who are at risk to become or who are involved in the criminal justice system. Services are available to individuals 17 years of age and older, and to juveniles under 17 if they are certified to stand trial as adults. Information and referral provides needed information or referral to appropriate resources.

Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis - St. Charles County Office
Contact: Carol Callahan
Address: 60 Gailwood Drive, Suite C
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-477-7704
Fax: 636-477-7704
Email: reccouncilsc@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.recreationcouncil.org

Serves as a "clearinghouse" for information on leisure and recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Services include information and referral, scholarships to recreation programs and camps, recreation support funds, and newsletters and special camp guides. Community presentations and customized training programs available. No referral necessary.

Show Me Aquatics & Fitness Center
Address: 2085 Bluestone Drive
St. Charles, MO 63303
Phone: 636-896-0999
Fax: 636-896-0998
Email: showmeaquatics@showmeaquatics.org
Web Site: http://www.showmeaquatics.org

Aquatic Therapy is a program designed for people with physical limitations associated with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, orthopedic limitations, hearing and visual impairments. Program offers physical therapy, water exercise, adaptive swimming lessons, and individual and group water programs for the purpose of improving health.

St. Louis Arc
Address: 1816 Lackland Hill Parkway, #200
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 314-569-2211
Fax: 314-569-0778
Web Site: http://www.slarc.org

St. Louis Arc provides employment services for adults seeking part and full-time paid employment, including initial and ongoing job coaching and retention services and works with employees and their supervisors to ensure successful job placements. St. Louis Arc also provides in-home respite funded by DMH.

St. Louis Crisis Nursery/St. Charles
Address: 315 First Capitol Drive
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: 636-947-0600
Fax: 636-947-1455
Web Site: http://www.crisisnurserykids.com/

Provides short-term, emergency shelter for children, birth through age 12, including those who have special medical, developmental, physical and/or emotional needs, whose families are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis. Children also receive a physical exam and any needed medication; a developmental assessment, art and play therapy, therapeutic interventions and treatment plans, all in a safe environment. Families receive counseling, parenting support, and referrals to helpful community resources.

St. Louis Society
Address: 10176 Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: 314-989-1188
Fax: 314-989-1199
Web Site: http://www.stlsociety.org

Agency offers a sport camp and recreation to individuals with physical developmental disabilities. The Sports Camp is a week long day program during the summer for children and young adults ages 6-21. Participants learn the fundamentals of various sports activities from counselors who are also physically disabled and who can provide a source of inspiration.

Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.
Address: 332 Stable Lane
Wentzville, MO 63385
Phone: 636-332-4940
Fax: 636-332-4941
Email: horsesheal@centurytel.net
Web Site: http://www.thstl.org

Provides horseback riding instruction for individuals with disabilities as a means of therapy and recreation. Classes include sports riding, hippotherapy, developmental vaulting, carriage driving and competition team. No referral necessary. Must be over 24 months of age.

TouchPoint Autism Services
Address: 1101 Olivette Executive Parkway
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: 314-432-6200
Fax: 314-432-8994
Web Site: http://www.touchpointautism.org

Provides an array of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and similar behavior or communication challenges. The core service is the parent training program for families to develop strategies to support the family member with autism. Other services include respite care, clinical services, consultation, residential, supported employment, and adult services. No referral necessary. Services available throughout the state of Missouri.

United Services, Inc.
Address: 4140 Old Mill Parkway
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-926-2700
Fax: 636-447-4919
Web Site: http://www.unitedsrvcs.org

Early intervention and preschool services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, augmentative communication evaluations, day care, and family support programs. Preschool and day care is provided in an integrated environment with both special needs and typically developing children. Serves persons with developmental disabilities from birth through 5 years of age.

United Services, Inc. - West
Address: 2025 Hanley Road
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63366
Phone: 636-926-2700
Fax: 636-625-4901
Web Site: http://www.unitedsrvcs.org

Early intervention and preschool services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, augmentative communication evaluations, day care, and family support programs. Preschool and day care is provided in an integrated environment with both special needs and typically developing children. Serves persons with developmental disabilities from birth through 5 years of age.

Unlimited Play
Address: 8392 Orf Road
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Web Site: http://unlimitedplay.org

Zachary's Playground at Hawk Ridge Park, 8392 Orf Road in Lake Saint Louis and Brendan's Playground at Westhoff Park, 810 Westoff Park in O'Fallon are fully accessible playgrounds that allow all children, regardless of their abilities, to play together. The playgrounds include ramps to allow access to higher elements of the playgrounds, wheelchair accessible glider swings, areas with UV protected awnings, water play, metal slides for those with hearing implants, swings with back/arm supports, and a variety of climbers to challenge all.

Willows Way, Inc.
Address: 800 Friedens Road, Suite 100
St. Charles, MO 63303
Phone: 636-947-6591
Fax: 636-947-7385
Web Site: http://www.willowsway.org

Agency provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, based on a person centered planning approach where the services are designed by the individual with their support team. Services include the Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program, providing up to 24 hour residential support and Independent Living Assistance (ILA) averaging 7 hours a week of independent skills training. Areas of particular focus include community involvement, self-determination, protective oversight and continual growth toward independence. Services also include a business incubator, assisting people in starting their own small businesses.

YMCA of St. Charles
Address: 3900 Ehlmann Road
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-922-9321

Open swimming for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Call for day and time.